Possums – Unbearably Noisy and Hard to Deal With

Possums have become a very common problem in Australia. They roam in our roofs and ceilings, keeping us awake all night, urinate and defecate everywhere. Possums like fresh veggies and fruits, so invade gardens for food and hide out. Possums nest in roofs or ceilings of your home and go out in search of food at nights. Possums never give up for their home, they will fight for it. Possums are territorial animals, they even die in fights with other possums for their homes.

In Australia, it is against the law to harm possums, so killing them is an offence. Possums are certified pests and they are also protected animals by the Australian Government.  Now this makes more complicated, If you catch a possum, never try to kill it or even injure it. You have to even catch possums without harming them or your catching methods have to safe and humane to possums.

If you catch possums and drop it far from the place you caught, they will return to your home easily. If you neglect the possum living in your attic, then the damage will cost you more than you spend on removing them. Just removing possums does not solve the problem, they will come again in no time. Possums create a lot noise in the nights as they travel and get food their homes and the urinations spreads bad smell in the entire home. The wallpapers, wood, flooring will be damaged by possum urinals. If possums are in the home, then you will have sleepless nights.

Catching possums all by yourself is a risk, as you may hurt them or yourself. So it is better to call professionals who can take care of possum removal. Always consult professional companies who are certified and experienced in possum removal. They will capture possums in a safe manner without harming them.