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Possum Repellent

Brushtail Possum

Gardening with Jane Edmanson - For a little MAGIC in your garden!
August 8, 2011

People have tried plastic owls, plastic snakes, blood and bone hanging in stockings, here is a recipe for a possum deterent that may work:

A handful of dried chilli, tablespoon of ground pepper, 500ml vinegar.

Boil and simmer, leave to cool and strain.

Spray on plants that possums have taken a liking to.

If you find possums are getting into your roof cavity, here are other ways you can deter them:

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