Is it illegal to trap and release possums?
Is it illegal to trap and release possums?
If you trap possums (remember trapping possums IS ILLEGAL), then DO NOT release them at a local park or reserve. Doing so releases the possum into a hostile territory that is already occupied by other possums.
What happens if you get a possum Under Your House?
After being trapped and removed, they never come back, so there is no chance you’re going to have any problem with the same animal once again. Though there are risks that others will come. As for today, there are three basic types of traps that help those, who want to learn how to get rid of numerous possums under your house or around it:
Where do we have a possum problem in Melbourne?
Possums are the bane of most gardeners, in the leafy inner eastern suburbs of Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Malvern, Toorak, Glen Iris and beyond. I frequently get asked the best way to “deal with them”. Here’s my thoughts on the issue and how best to stop them damaging your garden. Why do we have a possum problem in Melbourne?
What can you do if a possum is hungry?
To be honest though, if a possum is hungry, there’s not much you can do to stop them. The most important thing when controlling possums is to avoid them forming damaging feeding habits in the first place.
What’s the best way to control the possum population?
The best way to control the local possum population is to prevent the animals from making their homes nearby. The experts recommend the following measures: Do not leave trash containers or pet food outdoors during the night, as it provides possums with a free source of food.
After being trapped and removed, they never come back, so there is no chance you’re going to have any problem with the same animal once again. Though there are risks that others will come. As for today, there are three basic types of traps that help those, who want to learn how to get rid of numerous possums under your house or around it:
Is the Virginia opossum the same as a possum?
In North America, opossum and possum describe the same thing, but in Australia the word possum refers to a completely different animal. Among the most well known of their respective types are the Virginia opossum and the brushtail possum.
Are there any diseases that possums do not have?
While the animals do carry some diseases, they seem to have a natural immunity to rabies. According to the Wildlife Rescue League, possums do not carry diseases typically found in cats and dogs, such as parvo, distemper, or feline hepatitis.