Signs of Possum Infestation
Possums are nocturnal creatures which try to avoid being seen by people. As a result, you may not be able to see the insect confirm the infestation. You can determine the presence of a pest on your home by looking for the following signs:
- Damage to the outside of your home, such as rotted siding, broken gutters, ripped soffit, and torn shingles, among other things.
- Pet food that has disappeared and food goods that have spilled on the floor. Cat food is going to be attractive to possums. You can establish the existence of the insect if the cat food disappears regularly.
- You may hear some loud scratching noises, as previously mentioned. You may also identify possum infestation in larger areas if you notice scratches on the flooring and walls.
- Screaming, hissing, and other vocalisations are common among possums. Mother possums also use lip-smacking and clicking noises to communicate with their babies.
- If you detect a strong smell, you should suspect the presence of possums, as the pest defecates regularly and puts the property’s healthy environment at risk.
Despite their reputation for causing extensive damage to residential and commercial facilities, possums cannot be trapped or killed. In Australia, killing the pest is prohibited, and the animal may only be trapped and removed by qualified pest experts who have the necessary wildlife licences.
We have a team of possum removal experts at Tom’s Pest Control that are licensed and skilled in providing emergency possum removal services.