Like rats, possums have a very strong sense of smell and find some scents extremely unpleasant. While possums are generally harmless, their scavenging habits and potential for disease transmission can make them unwelcome guests. They steal fruits and flowers from your garden, eat away your pet’s food, and make a mess in your roof attics and garages. If you have experienced any of this, you may want to remove them as soon as possible. While professional possum removal Melbourne services can be useful, thankfully, there are a few natural scents that possums find repulsive, making them effective deterrents.
Natural Deterrents
Possums are prey animals, and they are acutely aware of the scent of their predators. Strong, musky smells like fox urine, coyote urine, or wolf urine are particularly effective. Pest control experts recommend placing the soaked cotton balls or pads around your property near potential entry points to remove possums.
Spices
Many strong spices have scents that possums dislike. Garlic, pepper, and cinnamon are particularly pungent. You can scatter them around your home or create DIY sprays out of these and spray on possible entry areas. Just remember to keep the sprays out of reach of pets and children.
Citrus Fruits
Lemon, lime, and orange peels can be placed near areas where possums have been seen or used to create a simple citrus spray. While the smell of orange peels might be refreshing to you, possums find it offensive. These fruits contain compounds that act as natural repellents, irritating their sensitive noses. Moreover, the strong scent makes them avoid the area as they don’t perceive citrus as a food source.
Ammonia
The strong, pungent smell of ammonia is incredibly off-putting to possums. Simply soak rags in ammonia and place them near problem areas. Remember to wear gloves when handling ammonia and use them sparingly to avoid damaging plants.
Professional Approach
While these scents can help deter possums, it’s important to remember that they are just one part of the solution. Get the help of professional pest control service providers in Melbourne like Enviro Safe Pest Control. Before that make sure to secure any potential entry points, remove food sources including pet food and trash, and keep your yard tidy. By combining these methods, you can create an environment that is less appealing to possums and protect your home from unwelcome visitors.
It’s important to note that the effectiveness of these smells can vary, and some possums may be more sensitive than others. However, using a combination of these natural deterrents, along with other methods like securing entry points and removing food sources, will create a less appealing environment for possums, keeping them away from your home and property.
If the possum infestation is severe, call possum removal experts from Enviro Safe Pest Control at 1300 997 272 today. We also provide rat removal Melbourne, bee removal, wasp control, wasp nest removal, termite treatments, ant removal and control, and more.
