Raccoon Or Possum In Attic

Possums also cause damage to the soffit.

Raccoon or possum in attic.

Sounds like a raccoon in the attic. Using raccoon eviction fluid is the single best way to remove raccoons in the attic. If you want your house to be free of outdoor critters pay attention to these signs that might mean you have a raccoon in the attic. Possums can cause serious damage to the roof and attic.

I know that it s in the animal kingdom and possums are related to skunks and raccoons. Possums just come to our house. Raccoon eviction fluid is a predator scent that warns mother of a boar male raccoon is nearby. If you do encounter an opossum in the attic during the spring you will have to deal with babies.

Possums are actually strong so if you see damage that looks quite extensive on your home roof or soffit chances are you re dealing with possums in the attic and not raccoons or squirrels. The young start in a pouch possums are marsupials and then as they grow they cling to momma s back. An attic floor with an opossum resident can quickly be covered with feces and debris resulting in a putrid stench and damage to underlying flooring. Then i told my mom about it.

Possum damage is not generally covered by insurance. I know a little about possums. If you have a pregnant mother raccoon or a mother already with babies this method is best for you and the raccoons. Prevention with any wild animal the best way to keep and opossum out of your home to eliminate any reason the opossum might want to stay there to begin with.

No one wants a gaze of raccoons living in their yard or near their home. Raccoons are intelligent crafty little thieves. Squirrels skunks and raccoons can carry rabies so it s important to avoid contact with them. The female possum likes a safe place to stay and keep her babies safe and an attic fits the bill.

Keep children and pets away from the animal to prevent bites. And i didn t know that possums can survive in the winter time. How to safely get rid of animals in your attic. The raccoon or possum accidentally wandered into your home and is probably looking for a way out.

And you certainly don t want your property to be their restaurant of choice every night. I thought they hibernate.