How to Get a Possum Out of a Garage

By Home & Garden Last updated Sunday, May/26/2024

1). Inspect the area carefully. If the possum is a mother and has young in the garage, call for animal control to take care of it. While trapping a single possum is a straightforward task, retrieving all the young is more challenging.
2). Make a large stack of something the possum can climb in the garage. Some options include old tires or stacks of books.
3). Lean a large plastic garbage can at a 45-degree angle on the climbing material.
4). Dump a can of wet cat food into the bottom of the trash can. You may also substitute very ripe fruit for the cat food.
5). Wait for the possum to climb into the trash can. The possum can climb into the trash can but not out due to the slick sides.
6). Move the trash can outside to a location with some cover.
7). Tip the trash can on its side and wait for the possum to run out. The possum may wait for dusk before venturing out.

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