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A thorough inspection of the area is carried out to confirm possums are present.
Possums are caught in a trap placed in the roof void (or outside if more suitable).
Possums are relocated to a more suitable area with trees for nesting in accordance with regulations.
Notes:
- Possums are a protected species and must NOT be killed
- Our technicians can identify if possums or rodents are present and treat or trap accordingly
- Possums may be cute but can attack when scared, so if you find one inside your home try to leave it alone until a technician arrives to trap it
There are strict laws on the treatment and removal of possums from their natural habitat. They cannot be poisoned and doing so can attract large fines as they are protected.
Noises in the roof can be either rats or possums, so our inspector will thoroughly inspect the area and identify the intruder by their droppings. For more information on rats, please visit our Rodents page.
The two species of possum found in Sydney homes are the Ringtailed possum and the Brushtailed possum, both of these will enter roof voids when there are no suitable trees available for nesting. Possums sleep during the day in the roof, where they are safe and emerge at night to search for food and water.
Possums usually prefer to eat fruits and this is what we use inside our cage traps. The trap is checked every day until the possum is caught.
When the possum has been removed it is advisable to block any holes or repair roof tiles that may have been used for access to prevent future possum access. We can usually block smaller holes, but a handyman or roof repairer may be required for larger jobs.
Phone: 02 9899 7260 Fax: 02 9899 7062 E-mail: info@livermoreandson.com.au
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