There are plenty of methods out there that claim to get rid of opossums, yet none are as effective as they claim. Some, like the use of mothballs and molasses, don’t work. Others, like hot sauce, are very situational. Yet others, like ammonia, are too dangerous to be considered. Then we have a few man-made devices designed to get rid of opossums, but even those fall flat sometimes. Why? The truth is that opossums are just out there looking for a source of food and shelter. Once they find somewhere like your home, there’s very little that could make them give up the comfort and safety that comes with it. That’s why the best way to get rid of an opossum is by getting the help of wildlife removal professionals.