Is poison a good option to kill an opossum?
There are many ways to kill an animal and this includes opossums! Using live catch traps and lethal methods like sticky traps are some of the common methods today. However, poisoning is still one of the most popular among the options. Poisoning has always been the go-to method in getting rid of pests. Depending on the poison that you use, it can easily kill pests by mixing the poison with their source of food and water.
Placing poisoned foods or treats in areas where they’re prevalent in your home will make this method effective. Though poisoning is an easy way to get rid of pests, there are risks and hazards that you should take into consideration!
Here are 4 factors that you have to consider before using poison to kill an opossum:
#1 Potential harm to people in your household
Poisons pose a threat to humans, especially to children. Once they stumble upon or worse, accidentally consume the poison, prepare to make a trip to the hospital! This is serious and deadly. Statistics show that an average person can experience epileptic episodes, vomiting, and even death if poisoning is not treated immediately.
#2 Dangerous to pets
Pets are as vulnerable as humans when it comes to poison but, they have it much worse compared to us. Dogs, cats, birds, and other animals that consume or come into contact with the poison could result in a horrific accident that can cause death.
#3 Finding the carcass
When an opossum consumes the poison, it will take time before it takes effect. Eventually, the poison will cause the heart to stop beating. Searching for the remains will take you a long time and it will need a little bit of detective work before you find it. Once you’ve found it, it will greet you with a pungent smell and hopefully, the body is not yet completely decomposed.
#4 Disposing of the body
You’ve done the hard part in finding the body, the unpleasant part of it is disposing of its remains. The horrific smell and decaying body will be a memory to be forgotten.
Some research says that diseases like rabies, virus strains, and other zoonotic diseases can be found in decaying animals like opossums. Be extra careful and make sure to have the proper gear before disposing of its body.
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