If you are a Florida native, you might already be familiar with opossums. These nocturnal animals tend to grow up to three feet long and have small tails with pointy faces. Surprisingly enough, opossums tend to have a pest control nature. They will eat almost anything laying around outdoors, including small insects, human food, or compost; However, they do eat plants from your garden and leave unpleasant odors when threatened.
This is why South Florida property owners typically do not prefer to have opossums around.
Tips to avoid an opossum infestation
Even though opossums love to be around sheds, garbage cans, and just about anywhere they can find food, there are a few ticks property owners can do to keep opossums away from their residential or commercial property.
- Open containers: Property owners should always make sure to keep garbage lids closed at all times, especially at night when these creatures like to roam around looking for food.
- Dog food: Avoid keeping unattended pet food outside for extended periods of time.
- Dens: Fill any holes around the property, including vent openings, as these make great homes for marsupials.
- Leftover food: Make sure to pick up any fruits from trees around your property. Marsupials love munching on fruits and consider them their preferred sweet treats.
Even though these tricks may help keep them away from your residential or commercial property, opossums might still manage to sneak in. If that happens, a professional pest control team will be crucial to eliminating your pest problem. Contact our team of experts at Manning Pest Control or call us at 954-289-1427 to request a FREE animal removal quote.
