Possums are commonly found in countries like Australia and New Zealand. If they start munching on your fruits and other plants, it can become a real issue. In this article, we will explore effective ways to drive possums away from your garden.

Using Possum Sprays

Step 1. Identify What Needs Protection.

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First, determine which plants require protection. Possums are particularly attracted to fresh fruits on vines and fruit trees, as well as new shoots on evergreen plants.

  • When possums eat the fruits, they can destroy buds and blooms, weakening the plants and creating conditions for diseases.

Protective Measures

Step 1. Research Available Possum Sprays.

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Check out various possum sprays available in stores. You can find many such products at nurseries, supermarkets, and specialized garden shops. Use them according to the instructions on the packaging.

Homemade Remedies and Possum Sprays

Step 1. Make Access Difficult for Possums.

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Ensure that access to your fruits is challenging for possums. If they can climb onto the plant through any structure, make that process harder. Wrap galvanized iron sheets around posts and beams, such as those of pergolas, to create a slippery surface that's hard for these animals to navigate.

  • Make sure there are no trees or shrubs nearby that possums can easily descend from to reach your plants.

Using a Rotating PVC Pipe

Step 1. Prepare a Possum Spray or Deterrent.

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Prepare a spray or other deterrent for possums. To achieve lasting effects, use them regularly. Here are some recipes:

  • Brew Lapsang Souchong tea and spray the plants — possums can't stand it!
  • Scatter some bone and blood meal around vulnerable plants.
  • Use naphthalene flakes, placing them on beams and around plants. Put them in a stocking and hang them on branches.
  • Dilute one tablespoon of Indonesian fish sauce in one liter of water and apply it to the foliage.
  • Make a garlic spray by adding two tablespoons of freshly brewed garlic to one liter of boiling water. Let it sit overnight, strain it, and spray it on the foliage.
  • Use "White King® ultra strength" spray on the foliage.
  • Prepare a spray using 100 grams of quassia and two liters of water, boil, and add one tablespoon of detergent. Dilute one part of quassia in four parts of water and use it on the foliage.
  • Tabasco sauce can be used undiluted, applied directly to the leaves. However, be cautious as it may harm some plants — do preliminary research.

Creating Barriers

Step 1. Ensure No Overhanging Branches or Structures Allowing Possum Access.

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Step 2. Prepare Two PVC Pipes with a Diameter of 75mm and a Length of 2 Meters.

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Purchase two PVC pipes with a diameter of 75mm and a length of 2 meters, along with three caps for them.

Step 3. Mark the Edges of the Caps to Find the Center.

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Make marks on the edges of the cap to find the center. Then take a drill with a 45mm bit and drill a hole.

Step 4. Fit the Cap onto the Pipe; It Will Serve as a Rotor.

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Step 5. Use Plumbing Glue to Attach the Cap to the Pipe.

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  • The rotor will function as an axis on which you can mount a bearing if you have one.

Step 6. Apply Non-Toxic Lubricant to the Pipe.

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Coat the pipe with non-toxic lubricant so it can rotate freely.

Step 7. Observe the Results.

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Watch the results. If a possum tries to climb into your garden, it won't be able to grip the pipe due to the lubricant and constant rotation, causing it to fall without harm.