Georgia opossums belong to the group of mammals. In most cases, they can be observed at night and very rarely during the day. Being nomadic animals, they are the cause of transmission of many vectors such as fleas, ticks, mites, etc.



Opossums tend to get into ceilings, warehouses, attics, and around gardens. They are very destructive in the facilities and garbage dumps looking for food or a temporary lodging site. A characteristic to take into account with opossums is that they are playing dead when they feel attacked.

How to catch a Roswell opossum?
Opossums are a huge nuisance and they must be out of your home, shed, porch, yard, or garden. Following is the simple way to catch it live.
• A wire cage should be purchased and placed near where it is usually visited. The cage must have an automatic entrance hatch and another that allows the animal to leave without hurting it.
• To attract the animal it is necessary to use some type of attraction bait, it is recommended to use cat food or fresh chicken.
• The trap should be placed parallel and close to where the animal has been seen or heard.
• Check every morning whether it has been captured in that trap or not.

What should you do with a Georgia opossum after you catch it?
After having caught it, there are following certain points which you need to take into the account. • Once you succeed to catch it, first of all, you need to check if it is male or female. If it is a female, there must be its babies around or it may be in your home. Your job is to locate their nest. • It is advisable not to release the animal if you see that it acts in an unusual way, in these cases, it is very likely that you may have rabies or other dangerous diseases. The animal should be taken to the animal control authorities or to a veterinarian. • It is necessary to take it to some wooded area so they cannot come back to your garden or yard. • The best option is to call the animal control authorities. They are professional in this job and they know how to treat them in a proper way. On a single call, they will visit to your location and relocate opossum to other place. In addition, Animal control officers will inspect the facilities to ensure that all opossums are safely disposed of.

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