Possums may invade residential properties, but they can often coexist peacefully with humans and other animals alike. To reduce the chances of a possum choosing your property for their next long-term stay, it’s important to remove any possible food sources, keep garbage properly sealed, and make sure any potential entry points are secured. 

→ Entry Points: Conduct a thorough inspection around your property to identify any gaps that possums can use to access your home, such as broken vents, openings in the structure, or damaged screens. Seal these areas with sturdy material to prevent possums from getting in. 

→ Food: Minimize potential food attractants by ensuring trash cans have tight-fitting lids, and avoid leaving pet food outdoors overnight. If there are any fruit trees or bird feeders around the home, promptly clean up any fallen fruit or birdseed that ends up on the ground. 

→ Light and Sound: Possums will always prefer to create a den in a place that is quiet and dark. Consider installing motion-activated lights around your property to deter them, as well as devices that can emit high-frequency sounds. These devices can help in creating an unfavourable environment for possums and discourage their presence. 

→ Trees and Branches: Possums can easily use trees to gain access onto your property. Trim back overhanging branches that are close to the house or any other structures, as it reduces the possibility of them using those as travel routes.