Dead Possum In Attic

To drive away opossums in the attic eliminate all food sources.

Dead possum in attic.

One of the common culprits is the opossum also known as the possum. They die under the insulation. The animal may have died at the very edge of the attic or worse in a cathedral ceiling or some other spot. Most of the time the animal has died in some god forsaken part of the attic that a monkey can t reach.

They die under the attic floorboards. If it dies at the edge of the attic near a ventilated soffit not so bad. A dead opossum will cause an unbearable smell and will need to be professionally removed. Opossums are generally pretty quiet but they are nocturnal so you might hear them moving around in your attic at night.

For more info go back to my main dead animal removal page. Make sure to call mid atlantic wildlife control if you have an opossum problem in maryland. Secure garbage can lids tightly and tie down trash bins to prevent them from being tipped over. They die under the ductwork.

Water and food dishes intended for pets must be brought indoors nightly and bird feeders should be installed on tall metal poles. If you have a possum in your attic have a pro remove it or them before you and your nose experience the above scenario. Although this will give the attic a noxious odor for some time it will discourage the possum from nesting in the attic. Step 4 set up a radio in the attic and use it to play loud music 24 hours per day.

An opossum is a large animal and the stench is often unbearable. Spray the area with an enzymatic cleaner which will break down the organic materials and eliminate diseases and odors. Because this animal often chooses to live inside of attics it often dies inside of attics. Let the solution sit for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping the area with a clean rag and disposing of the rags and waste.

It is my job to enter the attic and find the dead animal and remove it. If you find the adult female catch her via snare pole. That makes it hard. Second the animal often dies burrowed under the insulation.

If it dies down a centrally located wall in an area with poor ventilation watch out. Search the attic carefully and find and remove any baby possums by hand. At first the odor is weak then it grows then as maggots eat the carcass and the biomass decreases the odor gradually lessens. The problem with this mentality is that wildlife within a home often results in biohazard or even building damage.

And when it does holy moley does it stink. Soak rags in ammonia and scatter them in the attic. Opossums only live 2 to 3 years so it s not uncommon for the animal to die in your attic.