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How are opossums getting into my house?

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You have three main options for getting an opossum out of the house: 1 - Use a tool, such as a snare pole as seen below, to grab the animal and bring it outside, or in a trap. 2 - Grab the animal by the tail. This is easy for me, but if you're afraid and don't want to, I understand. read more

Opossum in the House If the opossum has gotten in your house, like in your living room or bathroom, don't panic. They will not attack. They often bare their many teeth as a threat display, but they don't really lunge and bite - in fact, they're as likely to"play possum" (play dead). Still, you want the animal out of the house. read more

Opossums often will die inside your house creating a biohazard to you and your family. Try some of the do-it-yourself tips to keep away opossums. The easiest way to get rid of opossums is to prevent them from becoming a problem in the first place. read more

Prevent possums from getting into your trash. Keep the lid of your garbage cans closed by securing it with bungee cords, chains, ropes, or weights. You could also by garbage cans with lids that have clamps to keep them on. read more

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