Say Goodbye to Possum Troubles with EnviroBug

Possums may look furry and adorable, but they can terrorise your household in a wink. The common brushtail possum and ringtail possum, which are native to Australia, are nocturnal animals of the wild. But, development and urbanisation and subsequent deforestation have enforced possums to migrate to local neighborhoods for shelter and food.

Experience Peaceful Nights without Possum Intrusions

Possums are not the kind of animals that will jump right at you when you catch them in the act (the act being rummaging for food around and inside your home). Possums will rather throw a bit of tantrum. When threatened, possums will stand on their feet, bare their teeth, hiss and growl to scare a potential threat away. In many cases, possums are also known to play dead and give away an awful stench as a defensive tactic. The necessity of possum pest control is raised when possums start to nest and multiply in residences and commercial spaces. 

Safeguard Your Home and Garden from Possum Damage

Possums are omnivorous animals. So they’ll feed on plants and smaller creatures alike. Possums will not refrain from treating themselves with frogs, snakes, birds (and their eggs), mice, rats, voles, and snails. Possums in their quest for food will also destroy vegetation, including vegetable patches, decorative flowers and other plants. If a possum manages to make your home a habitat, your garden could be destroyed to ruins in just about days. Additionally, if they manage to break into your house and nest in ceilings, they can create “expensive” problems, by chewing on wires and other household properties.

Why are possums considered pests by many home owners in Australia?

Health Risks Posed by Possums

Possums are known to spread diseases that can harm you and your pets. Some severe diseases spread by possums include leptospirosis, tuberculosis, coccidiosis, spotted fever, and tularemia. Possum faeces also contain high amounts of a bacteria called the Buruli bacteria which is a causative pathogen of a high risk disease called the Buruli ulcer.  Buruli ulcer leads to open wounds and can cause permanent disfigurement if not treated with care. 

Legal Restrictions on Possum Removal

Possums, as their population is decreasing, are protected by the government in Australia. However, when possums become pests, pest control for possums becomes inevitable.  In Australia, it is illegal to kill possums. Additionally, you cannot catch and release possums in the wild without a license. Possum deterrent in Australia is crucial because of the health risks imposed by possums. So how do you get rid of possums in the most civilised way possible?