How do you ensure the humane treatment of possums?

Ensuring the humane treatment of possums means treating them kindly and respectfully. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Use Humane Traps: If you need to trap a possum, use a live trap that won’t hurt it. Check the trap often so the possum doesn’t stay in there too long.

2. Avoid Harmful Methods: Never use poisons or glue traps. These methods are cruel and can cause a lot of pain. They can also harm other animals and pets.

3. Get Professional Help: If you’re not sure how to handle a possum, call a wildlife removal expert. They know how to safely and kindly remove and relocate possums.

4. Safe Relocation: If you need to move a possum, find a place away from homes where it can live safely with food, water, and shelter. Make sure to follow local rules about relocating wildlife.

5. Preventive Measures: To avoid having to trap possums in the first place, make your yard less appealing to them. Secure your trash cans, remove any food sources, and seal any holes or gaps in your house.

6. Learn and Educate: Understand that possums are part of our ecosystem. They eat pests like insects and rodents, which helps keep things balanced.

By following these steps, you can handle possums in a way that is kind and respectful, ensuring their humane treatment. Call Alpha Wildlife with any questions regarding humane treatment of possums.