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    Possum Removal Professionals In Macarthur

    Possums are small creatures that usually dwell in the tress or stay and breed in the hidden corners of your homes. They are not particularly harmful directly to you but they might cause infections from the germs and bacteria that they leave behind. They also urinate in these hidden corners of your house and produce a foul smell that makes it difficult to breathe in the same air. It makes the surroundings dirty and unhygienic for human survival.

    Possums are protected animals under the Wildlife Act of 1975. Hence, it is illegal to kill possums in Australia. We at Possum Removal are experts in Possum Removal Macarthur and know exactly how to safely remove possums from your place and release them at the distance away from your premises.

    It is highly recommended to hire professionals to carry out the job of possum removal in Macarthur as it can’t be manually done by an unskilled person. We at Possum Removal are trained to evict possums safely from people’s homes and restrict their entry permanently.

    Important Things You Must Be Aware Of Regarding Possums:

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    Research states that the faeces of the possums carry bacteria that generate flesh-eating ulcers
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    Long-term functionality disability might be a result of getting directly exposed to the faeces of the possums
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    Killing possums is illegal in Australia. Hence, you need to take utmost care while evicting them out of your house
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    Possums act dead while laying on a flat surface to disguise humans
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    They are harmless otherwise, except when it comes to self-defence. They bite only while defending themselves
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    They have vulnerable immune systems. This makes them harmful to human beings

    What Do Possums Like

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    Eucalyptus trees: Possums like to dwell and eat from the Eucalyptus trees. They also love to eat gardenias, fuchsias roses, and passion fruit from the gardens
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    Tree hollows: Tree hollows are their permanent homes. They use tree hollows to stay, rest and breed in them.
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    Nighttime: Possums are most active during the night and rest during the day. In the first half of the night, they are super active in search of food.
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    Nest-boxes: They also live in the nest-boxes instead of roods at times.

    What Do Possums Dislike

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    Spiky plants: Possums dislike tough, woody banksias and spiny Grevilleas and hakeas
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    Stinky plants: They dislike stinky plants such as chrysanthemums, geraniums, mint bushes, and daisies.
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    Bright lights: Possums repel certain types of lights such as spotlights, torch lights or party lights.
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    Trappers: Possums do not like relocating and that is what trappers do. Hence, possums do not like trappers.

    Types Of Possums Found In Macarthur

    Common Brushtail Possum: They are named on their furry tail. They are nocturnal pests and hence find their way easily in the night. These are native creatures to Australia. They also feed on rats and are black, silver-grey, brown or gold. Their tail helps them to move from one tree to the other.

    Common Ringtail Possum: Just like brushtail possums, their tails also help them move around from one place to the other. They are grey with cream stomach and white under-eye patches. They weigh somewhere in between 550 grams and 1100 grams. Their length is around 30-35 cm long excluding the tail length.

    Dead Possum Removal Service Macarthur

    Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act and hence, it is illegal to kill these creatures. However, they might die dwelling in your garden or hidden corners of the house and produce a foul smell once dead. They also cause damage to your property by eating wires or pipes etc. over the roof. Hence, it is always recommended to get them evicted from your house professionally.

    If a possum dies in your house, there will be a foul smell for about two months and the carcass would have accumulated flies and other small creatures dwelling over it. The best option, in this case, is to call for professional dead possum removal service providers. Possum Removal consists of an expert team who know how to clean the area where the possum has died and remove the carcass of the animal out of the house.

    After the removal process, our team would sanitize the place and make sure no foul odour is left behind.

    Signs/Indications Of Possum Infestation:

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    Damage spotted in your garden is an indication that possums are residing in your garden or your home and feeding on the vegetables and fruits in your garden
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    Droppings of possums look exactly like dog faeces and if you spot faeces in your premises, this means possums are residing at your place
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    Possums give out screeching sound as they’re nocturnal pests. This is your biggest sign
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    They also secrete a foul smell. The foul smell could be an indication of spotting possums in your place
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    They usually create marks using their tails or claws. Any such markings could be a sign of their presence
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    They can be best searched during the night time. Possum’s eyes always shine and hence that could be an indication for you in the night.
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    Any place that is bitten, be it your garden, furniture, wiring above the roof, could be an indication of the presence of possums in your place

    Places Covered By Professionals

    Our possum catcher team doesn’t leave any stone unturned in providing you with the best service possible. We catch possums safely from the hidden corners of your homes and leave them to a place within the authority guidelines, but away from your house. We make sure their entrance to your place is restricted permanently. Our professionals cover most of the places including:

    • Housing complex
    • Restaurants
    • Industrial places
    • Commercial places
    • School
    • Hospitals
    • Churches
    • Government places

    What To Do If You Spot Possums At Your Place?

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    The very first thing is to identify their entry point. The entrance that enabled them in your house needs to be covered.
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    After finding the entrance, block, cover and repair all the holes, openings, entry points so that they can’t come back the same way.
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    Possums leave their odour behind wherever they go. If you come across any such foul odour, do not forget to sanitize and clean that place so that the odour is gone.
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    Possums could be easily trapped in the hollow logs of the trees and hanging wooden boxes.
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    Keep your house well-lit as possums do not like light. They are nocturnal creatures who prefer dark.
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    If you need to carry out any repair work in your house, do it in the day time as the possums are least active during this hour.

    Same Day Possum Removal Macarthur

    We understand the urgency our clients might have once they spot possums at their homes. It is risky and not safe to stay under the same roof as the possums. They also cause a lot of damage to the property. Hence, to save our clients from all the problems we provide same day possum removal services or emergency services to those in need. This is without any extra charge. Our reasonable cost and effective service are what makes us the best in the city.

    Why Hire Possum Removal In Macarthur ?

    • Fast and Effective service is provided
    • Emergency services accessible to all
    • Extreme care taken of the kids and pets during the possum removal process
    • Modern tools and products are used to perform the removal duties
    • The team at Possum is government recognized and certified to control possums and carry out other pest management tasks
    • Satisfactory Service Guaranteed to all

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you remove dead possums from roofs?

    Yes, we do remove dead possum with proper care and sanitary precautions. You must not remove a dead possum on your own as it contains a lot of harmful germs and bacteria that might cause deadly diseases.

    What can I do when possums run on the roof at night?

    The first step is to find the entry point of the possums and block the entry point so that they can’t enter your house. Further, you can call professionals like Possum Removal Macarthur to help you get rid of possums permanently.

    Can possums damage my ceiling and roof?

    Possums do result in a lot of damage including a lot of furniture. Over the roof, they might eat electrical wires and pipes and damage the wiring of the house etc. They might also urinate at the same place and cause a foul smell in the surrounding area.

    Is it illegal to kill possums in Australia?

    Possums are protected animals under the act of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act). Hence, it is illegal to kill possums in Australia. To get rid of them, you can hire professionals who will release them away from your premises safely.

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