The easy way to tell when critters have left their abode in your abode
is to sprinkle a fine layer of flour where they go in and out. That way
you don't have to watch the whole time. A quick look by tells who has
recently traveled that way and which way they were going. I got rid of
the skunk spending its days under my very slow restoration (hah!)
project on a 911 by blocking the entrance while the critter was out for
the evening.
A possum (rat tailed NA variety) got lost in my garage once. Didn't live
up to its name at all, hisssing loudly and showing a very respectable
set of teeth. Got it back out without damage to either of us. Don't see
them much any more around here. Lots of other critters and enough roof
rats to drive everbody crazy, though.
Moose
John Wheeler wrote:
Andrew,
A mate of mine had a possum family in his roof and had to get rid of them.
His method: Get into the roof area where they are, lay a trail of apple
peelings from their spot to their entry hole and the outside. When they exit
(probably best to do this at night) close up their access.
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