Thank you , everyone for your responses about my possum problem. Yoon, I'm
sorry about your problem with the possum, but I'm glad you and ccrb were able
to definitely confirm my suspicions.

   I have had skunk problems in the past so I know what havoc they can wreak.
The coons and possums are new to me. I prefer to not kill the critters. In my
limited research on possums I've found they eat snakes-especially copperheads
which we do have. I'm thinking I'd like to try using some carpet boards
(There is another name for those strips with nails in them but it escapes me
at the moment) in front of the hives--on the ground and at the entrance to
see if I can't discourage the beasties. I don't think elevating the hives
would solve the problem as both possums and coons are excellent climbers. And
using an electric fence is a great idea but I'm not able to get electricity
out there right now. although,I suppose I could consider a solar powered one
eventually if the carpet strips don't work.

   Thanks again for the help!
Denise @ Luna Apiaries

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