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Are Possums Dangerous ?

May 6, 2015 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

opossum on a fence

You may ask, are possums dangerous? The short answer is no, but they would like you to think so. The truth is that possums are gentle and non-aggressive animals. They are the only marsupial (moms come equipped with a baby pouch) living north of Mexico and roamed the earth along with the dinosaurs. They lead a nomadic life, usually sticking around long enough to eat what they find, then moving on to find more food elsewhere. You say possum, I … [Read more...]

Tagged With: marsupial, opossum, opossums, playin' possum, possum, possums

Tips for Opossum Removal

December 5, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

opossum in winter

Some people have the mistaken notion that opossums are some kind of a rodent—which may be why opossum removal is often one of the first things considered when one is discovered living, say, under a porch or deck. It’s common for people to think that opossums are either dangerous or rabid, thanks to their scary appearance when they bare their teeth and hiss and sway, a bluff meant to scare off would-be predators. The fact is that opossums are very … [Read more...]

Tagged With: hissing, humane wildlife control, opossum, opossum attractants, opossum removal, opossums, playing dead

Safe Driving Tips to Avoid Collisions with Wildlife

September 30, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

deer crossing road

It’s autumn, a time when animals are on the move and the days are growing shorter.  When wildlife is moving it means they are crossing roads, so you’re right to be concerned about accidentally hitting an animal. You’re ahead of most drivers, simply by being aware of the need to be watchful to avoid collisions with wildlife. But here are more tips to keep both you and wildlife safe—at all times, and especially during the shift in seasons and … [Read more...]

Tagged With: avoid collisions, collisions, deer, driving, injured animals, opossums, porcupines, raccoons, skunks, wildlife

Feed Wild Birds & Avoid Wildlife Conflicts

September 11, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions Leave a Comment

stovepipe baffle

Most of us feed birds because we enjoy bird-watching and want to help wildlife in some way. But did you know that feeding wild birds may actually create conflicts with other wild animals or perhaps even harm the birds?  Here are a few things to consider when feeding wild birds to avoid conflicts and unintended harm. Avoid the bird seed buffet Let’s face it - birds are not the tidiest eaters. Some rake through what is being offered to find … [Read more...]

Tagged With: bird feeders, feed wild birds, humane wildlife control, keep cats inside, no-mess seed, protect feeders

You Really Don’t Need That Opossum Trap

January 28, 2014 By Effective Wildlife Solutions 1 Comment

Virginia opossum

Don’t be embarrassed if you were startled by an opossum in your yard and felt scared by his pointy-toothed, hissing snarl! That’s a common reaction, and it typically leads to a search for an opossum trap to take care of a perceived need for opossum removal. But here’s the thing. It’s all just a big bluff! Seriously… opossums are not the least bit interested in biting you or harming your pets. They are very shy, non-aggressive animals who can’t … [Read more...]

Tagged With: attractants, exclusion, opossum, opossum traps, possum, possum trap

Havahart Traps and Other Live-catch Wildlife Traps

December 4, 2013 By Effective Wildlife Solutions 1 Comment

death trap

This article focuses on how to ensure live-catch traps work their best, both for resolving your situation and preventing, or at least minimizing, harm or stress for wildlife. Before attempting to trap any wild animal in or near your home, though, you need to check with your local humane society or state wildlife agency about pertinent laws for your area. Even more important—before resorting to obtaining a live-catch trap, such as one of the … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Havahart traps, trap, trapping

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