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Possum Pest Control in Maitland
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
Possums Removal East Maitland
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
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OzPest Solutions—controlling possums with care.
Possums Removal East Maitland – These creatures might be cute and cuddly, but if a possum takes up residence in your roof, you may not be so fond of them. As our homes have spread out, our native possums have more difficulty finding shelter and protection.
In some cases, this means they might end up inside your roof. Once there, a possum can cause a whole lot of noise, mess, and damage. As a protected animal, it’s illegal to catch them, and there are strict guidelines on moving them. At OzPest Solutions, we offer safe and kind possum removal with guidance on preventing a return.
Learn more about possums and how to deal with them
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Why trust us to manage your possum problem?
1. Reliable
We stand by our quotes and timelines. It’s professional pest control that’s on time, every time.
2. Local personalised
Your friendly face in pest control. We’re a locally owned and operated business and love getting to know our customers.
3. Safe
With our safe methods and products, your family, home, and local environment is in safe hands.
4. Knowledgeable
We’re fully qualified, highly experienced, and ready to share our knowledge with you.
5. Transparent
We’ll take the time to explain what we’re treating, why we’re treating it, and how you can prevent pests from returning.
6. Guaranteed
With our 6-month guarantee on most treatments, in the unlikely event that pests return, we’ll spot treat for free.
Is it a possum, or is it a rat?
Possum Control East Maitland – One of the most common questions customers ask is whether their noisy neighbour is a possum or a rat. While both pests are drawn to roof spaces, there are some simple ways to tell the difference.
Identifying Possums
Brushtail possum
Between 35 and 55cm with a bushy tail and pointy ears, they weigh between 1.5kg to 4kg. They communicate with smell as well as sound, usually hissing and coughing.
Ringtail possum
Around 30 to 35 cm with rounded ears and a curled tail, these possums prefer nests of twigs and leaves but will enter rooves if they need to.
POSSUM BEHAVIOUR Nocturnal and territorial, possums will search nearby at night for food, usually fruit, leaves, and insects. But when possums are in your home, they may raid your bins and eat pet food, which isn’t good for them, or you!
POSSUM BEHAVIOUR
Nocturnal and territorial, possums will search nearby at night for food, usually fruit, leaves, and insects. But when in your home, they may raid your bins and eat pet food, which isn’t good for them, or you!PROBLEMS CAUSED BY POSSUMS
Like pest rodents, possums can cause a lot of problems in the home: they damage structures, insulation, and wiring, and scratch and scamper. But one of the most disruptive problems is the noise they make. At night, these creatures will thump very loudly across ceilings and make distinct squealing noises.PROBLEMS CAUSED BY POSSUMS
Like pest rodents, possums can cause a lot of problems in the home: they damage structures, insulation, and wiring, and scratch and scamper. But one of the most disruptive problems is the noise they make. At night, these creatures will thump very loudly across ceilings and make distinct squealing noises.Preventing possums in your home
As native animals, it’s vital that we manage possums in a way that allows us to live alongside them. When we remove one, they must be released close by. We’ll assess your home for problem areas and fix them so the possum can’t get back in, but there are some steps you can take yourself.
Remove access
As with other pests, you can do a check of your property for entry points. For possums, you should:
- Check roof for missing or moved tiles
- Remove overhanging branches from gutters and roofs
- Cover chimneys when not in use
Use repellents
Some people have success with natural, environmentally safe repellents, such as:
- Motion-sensor lights and sprinklers
- Mix freshly crushed garlic with hot water, infuse overnight, and spray on plants and around the property
- Spread cat or dog fur around gardens and trees near the house to scare the possum away
