Opossums are pests that are hard to get rid of. They are found only in The Americas and are reliant on people for food. One of the ways to get rid of an opossum is to trap it and to relocate it to a more suitable place. Once you have trapped the Pueblo opossum, you can also kill it if you choose to. It is important to ensure that the animal doesn’t suffer.



How to catch the Colorado opossum
There are a variety of cages available that will enable you to trap the offending animal. You can purchase a wire cage from various distributors that will get the job done. Once you have set up the cage you need to bait it to attract your prey. Fruit is a good way to attract them. Once you have caught your culprit you can then dispose of it as you see fit.

How to kill an opossum
Even though the killing of animals is frowned upon, it might be your only option.
• The most humane way to kill a Pueblo opossum is to shoot it in the head. This ensures that the animal will not suffer. It is important to make sure that you are allowed to shoot wild animals in your state, or whether you need a permit. This is usually the way that pests are disposed of in more rural areas.
• Poison. Poisoning an animal is always a gamble. The animal will not die immediately and could move quite a distance before dying. That means that you are not sure where the carcass will end up. Other animals could also eat the carcass, and the poison will kill them too. It is also important to know whether other animals could get the poison.
• Trap. There are lethal traps available on the market that will kill the opossum. The problem with this is that it will also kill other animals that are caught in it. Small dogs and cats are often caught in the jaws of these traps.

The problem with a dead opossum
If you have decided to kill the Colorado opossum, you will need to get rid of the body. It is illegal, in some states, to throw it in the trash. You will need to contact your local wildlife commission to find out how you can dispose of the body.

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