Master Gardener Decision Support Guide

Opossum

Control by trapping or shooting. A .22 caliber rifle or Number 6 shot is appropriate. Trap with Number 1 or Number 2 steel trap, box trap or live trap. Opossums can be excluded from building and structures. There are no legal poisons, repellents or fumigants. Frightening is not effective. Opossums are covered by North Carolina Law for Wildlife Killed for Depredations.

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