Pest Control for Possums

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 Those nighttime scratching noises in your ceiling? It might be a possum! These adaptable creatures are surprisingly skilled at finding ways into your roof, making a cozy (and noisy) home for themselves.  While possums can be cute, they can wreak havoc in your roof. They chew on electrical wires, insulation, and even wood, causing damage and potential fire hazards.

 Possums are nimble climbers, with sharp claws and gripping tails that allow them to scale walls, pipes, and even power lines to reach your roof.

 Even a small opening, about the size of your fist, is an invitation for a possum. They can squeeze through holes around vents, soffits, chimneys, or gaps where rooflines meet walls.

Overhanging branches from nearby trees act like a possum highway, giving them easy access to your roof.

Our pest control technicians can identify entry points and seal them securely, preventing future invasions. We can safely remove any possums currently residing in your roof, using humane methods that comply with local regulations. Our exclusion methods can allow any trapped possums to leave without re-entering. Pest control specialists can advise on trimming trees, removing potential food sources around your house, and using deterrents to make your home less attractive to possums.

 Brushtail possums are marsupials native to Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. They're known for their distinctive, bushy tails and their nocturnal habits.

Key Characteristics:

• Appearance: Brushtails have a sturdy build, gray-brown fur, and a long, bushy tail that they use for balance and sometimes even as a fifth limb.
• Behavior: These creatures are primarily nocturnal, spending their days in tree hollows or nests. They're excellent climbers and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and urban areas.
• Diet: Brushtail possums are omnivores, feeding on a variety of foods such as leaves, flowers, fruits, insects, and even small birds and eggs.
• Reproduction: They have a short gestation period, followed by a pouch-dwelling phase for their young joeys.

Impact on Humans:

While generally harmless, brushtail possums can sometimes become pests in urban areas. They may damage gardens, invade homes, and create noise disturbances. However, it's important to remember that they play a vital role in the ecosystem and should be treated with respect.

Ringtail possums, also known as common ringtails or western ringtails, are smaller than their brushtail counterparts and are found in Australia.

Key Characteristics:

• Appearance: They have a distinctive, ringed tail that's often held upright. Their fur is typically gray-brown, and they have large, rounded ears.
• Behavior: Like brushtails, ringtails are nocturnal and spend most of their time in trees. They're agile climbers and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and urban areas.
• Diet: Ringtails are omnivores, feeding on a diet that includes insects, nectar, pollen, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates.
• Reproduction: They have a short gestation period and raise their young joeys in a pouch.

Impact on Humans:

Ringtails are generally considered beneficial to humans as they help control insect populations. However, they can sometimes become pests in urban areas, particularly when they invade homes or gardens.