Possum Control

Possums, also known as opossums, are nocturnal marsupials that often wander into residential areas searching for food and shelter. While these creatures play a vital role in the ecosystem by eating pests like insects and rodents, their presence on your property can lead to unpleasant odors, potential health risks, and property damage. If you’re dealing with a possum problem in Bucks County, professional possum removal services can ensure the safe and effective resolution of the issue.

Why Are Possums a Problem?

• Property Damage: Possums can tear into garbage bags, dig up gardens, and damage insulation or wiring in attics.
• Health Risks: They can carry diseases like leptospirosis, salmonella, and tuberculosis, and their droppings may contaminate surfaces.
• Parasites: Possums often host fleas, ticks, and mites, which can spread to pets and humans.
• Unpleasant Odors: Dead possums or waste left behind can create strong, lingering smells.
• Aggression When Cornered: Although they prefer to avoid confrontation, possums may hiss, bare their teeth, or play dead when they feel threatened.

Signs of a Possum Infestation

• Scratching or thumping sounds in the attic, walls, or under the house at night.
• Tipped trash cans and scattered garbage.
• Possum tracks with five toes on both front and rear feet.
• Damage to gardens, such as chewed plants or missing fruits and vegetables.
• Strong, musky odors, especially if a possum has died nearby.

How to Prevent Possums

• Secure garbage cans with tightly sealed lids.
• Clean up fallen fruit, pet food, and birdseed in your yard.
• Seal entry points to crawl spaces, attics, and other areas.
• Trim vegetation away from your home to limit roof access.
• Install motion-activated lights or sprinklers to deter nocturnal wildlife.

Our Possum Removal Process

At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, we offer comprehensive possum removal services to address the problem and prevent future issues.

1. Property Inspection

We begin with a thorough inspection to identify entry points, nesting sites, and attractants. This helps us create a targeted removal and prevention plan.

2. Humane Trapping

Using live traps, we safely and humanely capture possums. Once captured, the animals are relocated to a suitable environment away from residential areas.

3. Exclusion Repairs

After removing the possums, we seal potential entry points to prevent them from returning. Our team can also repair damage caused by possums, such as torn insulation or chewed wires.

4. Prevention Recommendations

We provide tailored advice to keep your property possum-free, including maintenance tips and recommendations for deterring wildlife.