The Urban Possum is a phenomenon
brought about by the advent of urban expansion.
They are territorial and will not share their space and they cannot
survive outside that territory either.
In Sydney, we are persuaded to learn to live with the urban possums. But
this may be difficult to do if their habits are disruptive. These animals which are considered by some as
pests are protected by wildlife laws.
The best way to deal with your resident possum is to contact the
experts. Sydney has a number of
companies that deal with possum control within the boundaries of the animal
rights laws. Here is why we need experts
to control urban possum invasion:
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Extermination
is not an option even if unintentional.
If you try to remove the possum from your
roof, your methods might be fatal. In Sydney, it is illegal to kill possums.
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If
you decide to trap them temporarily while you board up your roof and ceiling,
you will need a license and an approved trap.
This trap should be made according to specifications provided by the
law. The experts have both.
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If
you are able to acquire the license and trap the possums, it is still illegal
to release them more than 50 meters from their previous territory. If you did not seal your roof well, and
removed all markings on the possum’s territory, they are likely to return and
you are back to square one.
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This
is why a home should be provided for the resident possum. It is usually a sheltered box raised about
four meters from the ground. Most Sydney
possum controlexperts will build this for you.
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It
takes a lot of research and expertise to keep the possums from being
disruptive. Although the key is to
create an environment that is close to their natural habitat, the information
gathering may be taxing. Especially if you are living with a distracting
possum. Sydney possum removal experts
can provide you with all the information you need so you can live with your
possums naturally.
Creating
an environment that benefits all species requires a level of expertise and we
might not have that expertise. But this
harmonious environment needs to be achieved for our own peace of mind. It is not a daunting task after all because
it’s usually just a phone call away.
