photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Topics >> by >> possum_removal

possum_removal Photos
Topic maintained by (see all topics)

The possums in Brisbane have become more and more common and so are invading more houses annually. We are seeing a lot more possums inside suburbs where they haven't been seen before. They are now moving into our roofs and ceilings, keeping us awake in the evening and urinating and defecating everywhere. Not only that possums like fruit and veggies too and so the gardens are actually coping a hiding.
What Possum removal Mt.Waverly would they do?
Possums will chew through woodwork as well as the sting of fibro to gain access to your ceiling. Especially if to remain living there for a while. I have seen them pull chicken wire out from the hole to have last.
Let find some good truths about Possums. Possums are now living in the roof during the day and go out at night to feed.
Possums are extremely territorial, which means they will fight because of their home.
Possums are protected in Australia and it is an offence to harm them
If you catch or trap a possum you must release it in your property NOT TAKE IT DOWN THE ROAD AND DROP IT INTO THE BUSH
Possums will normally return even if you do take them away, that's if they don't find yourself dying in a very territorial fight with another possum
If left in your roof they could eventually do major harm to your ceiling which will run you greater than the expense of getting them to removed as well as the house possum proofed.
Just removing a possum won't fix your problem. If the possum doesn't make it back another will move in
Now let's consider some myths about Possums. I carry on and here people tell me about things they've tried, to halt possums from staying in their roof. Often oahu is the neighbor or friend who has these possum proofing tips. Putting a strong light in the roof
using moth balls
trying high frequency noises
spraying sets from garlic to chillies and White King
The bottom line is that non of such things work.
Playing Possum
The thing with possums is that they're going to sit, watch and discover contrary will probably be dangerous. If it looks OK they'll investigate. Keep looking until they figure out that things are all OK and they're going to resume as previous.
The most effective possum removal technique?
There is really using one strategy to be sure possum removal will be successful is always to seal the entry way with materials which a possum will not ever go back through. Be careful of never to trap the possum in the roof.
To find out more on your skill to have rid of possums from the roof head to




has not yet selected any galleries for this topic.