If you haven’t caught the news recently, the cute marsupial Antechinus has become a wonder of amazement, with habits that are quite amusing and apparently newsworthy for some media outlets.   So what is the fascination with this tiny marsupial? Are they dangerous to humans? Are pest control methods required?

What’s with the buzz?

Those who haven’t heard about the mating habits of the Antechinus may be quietly amused to know that the Antechinus spend most of the last part of their existence mating, which actually breaks down their immune system and they die.  However when put in are more comical fashion it can be seen as a brilliant way to go out.

However what isn’t fully explained is that the changing food resources for the marsupials forces the species to breed. It is the male which dies not long after mating, but the females tend to live longer (even able to have more than one litter).

So in a way it’s not as quick and as comical as the media would suggest. There is a lot of people who may envy this tiny creature, however there’s more to the story.

Most people who live city areas or high density areas may never see these type of marsupials, in comparison to those living in rural areas. Some rural people may even find these little critters be cute and interesting inhabitants.

Generally speaking these creatures don’t aim to live in your home, however they may end up finding a nice place in your home for their nest. However you don’t need to be too concerned as they won’t cause harm. However don’t be surprised if you find a nest in drawers, chairs and be wandering around in you kitchen.

Pest Control:

If you’ve noticed an influx of these mouse like creatures and think you need to find a pest control solution, take a step back for a second.

You can’t just go out and start buying poisons, these are protected. You cannot kill or harm Antechinus, instead you’ll need to with more humane control methods.

If you need help with eliminating Antechinus or any other pests, most pest control companies will be happy to assist, using the most harmonious methods.