You may like the idea of a wild garden environment in theory, but putting the theory into practice may not seem like such a good idea when a Tennessee opossums eat the vegetables or destroy your valuable blooms. Opossums can establish their residence in steps or buildings. Prevention is the first step to get rid of opossums. The plantings smell and deterrents in the flower bed or garden can sometimes keep the animal out of the area. Odors such as garlic and onions are offensive to opossums, while an unexpected splash of water can send them back to their natural habitat. Products that smell their enemies can also act as an effective deterrent.



Best way to catch opossum:
Many homeowners, who have possums hanging around in their yards or gardens, became a nuisance and they want to remove Nashville opossum out from their places. It is possible to bait and trap opossums for relocation.
• Determine the location of the opossum activity. If opossums are causing problems in your yard or garden, create a trap in this location. Find out where the animals are accessing. If they are entering your house or garage, set the trap there. The animals could be entering your home through a hole or open door.
• Set the trap outside for several days before the bait. In this way, your scent will be covered by an odor outside. You will have a better chance of catching the opossum if its odor is concealed.
• Leave the trap in an area where Tennessee opossum activity is suspected. Set the bait in the trap to attract the opossum. Adjust the bait so it will lead to the trap door when the opossum eats it. Leave fruits like apples or slices of orange, although opossums usually eat almost anything. Put some bait out of the trap to lure the opossum to it.

Where should you relocate a trapped opossum?
First of all, you need to check with your state law, how and where should you relocate any trapped Nashville opossum. Since many times, opossum carries various diseases and so it is not allowed to relocate it at any places.

When you are relocating, you have to be very cautious as they can be vicious. Especially when they are trapped, they can catch or bite you and you may have to face any serious health problems.

Usually, it can be relocated in a wooded area and far from your home. If you this job is troublesome and if you are not sure how to and where it should be relocated, it is advised to contact your local Tennessee animal removal services.

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