Slik fjerner du oppsummer i Atlanta, Georgia

Oppsummer er den eneste pungrotten funnet i USA og de lever i de østlige og sentrale delene av landet. De finnes over hele Georgia, inkludert rundt Atlanta. Hanner kan veie fra 6 til 12 lbs. og hunner fra 4 til 6 lbs. Oppsummer er åtselere og vil spise søppel, grønnsaker, døde dyr eller alt de kan nå. De kan skape skade på hjem og hager, noe som gjør det nødvendig å fjerne dem noen ganger.

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      Sjekk fangstforskrifter i Atlanta. Oppsummer betraktes som en pelsbærende art i Georgia. Det er en fast fangstperiode for pelsdyr som løper fra Dec. 1 til Feb. 26. Opossums in homes and yards may need to be trapped and moved to a new location. Contact the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to make sure that removing an opossum is permitted during the time you are planning. Also make sure you secure proper licenses if needed.

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      Identifiser hvor oppsummer lever. Opossums in Atlanta will commonly sneak into attics, crawl spaces, under decks, under porches and even in tool sheds. They are a nocturnal animal so they will make plenty of noise at night. Look for opossums in places where noises are made. Also search for signs of opossums such as feces, trash, tracks and any other sign that an animal is living in these areas.

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      Place a trap in the area where opossums are living or visiting frequently. Place the trap on flat ground so it does not wobble. A trap should be steel and at least 32-by-10-by-12 inches in size. Smaller traps will be too small for opossums to fit into. Make sure the trap is in a shady area to prevent the opossum from dying due to heat.

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      Bait the trap. Opossums are omnivores and scavengers so they will eat almost anything. Smelly meat-based baits often work the best. Once the trap is baited, check it frequently. It is not uncommon to catch a stray cat or other animal that will need to be released from the trap. The trap must be checked at least every 24 hours, according to regulations in George. Once an opossum is caught, it should be released in a safe place a few miles away from the point of capture.

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      Call a rodent removal or pest control company for help any time during the removal process. Professional companies will make sure to follow all regulations regarding opossum removal. They also can guarantee a safe release of opossums.