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How do I keep possums out of the garden?

I want to protect my garden from possums. How can I keep possums from tearing up my garden?

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Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You have to take care of your garden! Here are some ways to keep possums away from your garden:
  • Use a spray to repel possums. Concoct a mixture of liquid soap, a quart of water, a cup of molasses or hot sauce and chopped hot peppers or mustard.
  • Place mothballs in holes around the plants. Do so cautiously as these can be toxic.
  • Drench a towel in ammonia, stuff it into a coffee can and then puncture the can with some holes. Place the can wherever you don’t want possums.
Whatever method you use, make sure that it is safe for you and your garden. The last thing you want to do is kill your roses in an effort to get rid of an unwanted pest.
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