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Possums are nocturnal marsupials that have adapted well in the face of urban development. Due to the clearing of trees they have lost their homes and natural nesting sites. Some have made up the short fall by staking claim to roofs and cavities in and around buildings. This may cause damage to insulation and electrics whilst their droppings and urine can cause hygiene problems and staining of ceilings.
Possums like all other native animals are protected under the SA Parks & Wildlife Act 1972 and must not be harmed or removed without obtaining a permit to do so.
TRANSLOCATION (is illegal)
Releasing possums more than 50 metres from the trapping site is not only illegal but also inhumane. Studies have shown that relocated possums suffer a violent death due to many reasons such as predators, competition for nesting sites, some also fall victim to road kill whilst trying to make their way back to where they have come from. If caught relocating possums you can be prosecuted and fined under the SA Parks & Wildlife Act 1972.
POSSUM SPECIES
There are 2 types of possums found in urban areas.
BRUSHTAIL POSSUM
This is the most common of the 2 found to cause most problems in buildings and surrounds. They are the size of a cat with large pointed ears, grey fur and a bushy black tail. Brushtail possums have a single young born in autumn or spring. The young spends around 6 months in the pouch and 1 or 2 months riding on its mother back until it is weaned and leaves the maternal den when it reaches around 1 years of age. Their diet consists of mainly fruit but also is known to eat a wide variety of vegetation as well as fungi, birds eggs and baby birds.
RINGTAIL POSSUM
This is the smaller of the 2, about half the size of a cat and is rarely seen. They have rounded ears, grey back with rusty coloured sides and a curled tail with a white tip. They have 1 to 3 young, mostly twins born during autumn or winter. They rarely enter house roofs choosing to build nests several metres off the ground, consisting of leaves and twigs. Their diet consists of mainly fruit but also is known to eat a wide variety of vegetation.
PROOFING & REMOVAL
Our services are designed to allow possums to live in their natural habitat & territories. We can inspect your home to identify entry points and deficiencies that allow possums to enter your home. Sealing of these entry points with possum proof materials is imperative to ensure that possums do not re-enter your home. With the use of temporary installation of one way doors and cages we can remove the possums from your home, minimising stress and fatigue on both the possums and homeowners.
Call or email us now to arrange your next pest service or speak to a professional about your pest problems - 8354 0470 or info@ecopestcontrol.com.au
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