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22.01.2022 A great young man just trying to have a go....... All the very best Jords........

22.01.2022 There are 3 unexpected benefits of reducing your risk of bushfire; including finding snakes before they hatch! I rang Snake Catchers Adelaide to find out more about snakes in the #adelaidehills and wow - I'm glad I did!! Did you know that snakes don't actually have nests?? Who knew?? The female snake finds a comfy, warm hiding spot, lays her eggs then slithers off to greener pastures (metaphorically speaking!). The juvenile snakes are left to hatch and fend for themselves! No... nurturing, no nest!! Have you heard the old adage that where you find baby snakes (or eggs) that mumma snake is not far away? Not so - it's an old wives tale!! Aren't you pleased to find that out Kate Phillips! Let me know if you want more fascinating facts about snakes and I'll happily share more of my new-found knowledge. (But please don't call us to dispatch a snake on your property as refusal may offend Please call Snake Catchers Adelaide direct on 413 511 440) Photos courtesy of Snake Catchers Adelaide https://adelaidehillsfarmservices.com.au//3-unexpected-ben

22.01.2022 How gorgeous is this!! Possums are considered by many to be a horrible pest, but look at those beautiful big eyes! This pair have made a home in the roof of my ...parent’s flower sorting shed. Mum has named them Penny & Pip . If they weren’t so cute Mum would have removed them a long time ago! Possums are plant eaters who favour eucalypts, acacias and wattles. They’ll also desiccate your vege garden. Territorial by nature, they mark their area with scent glands and urine. Australian possums don’t carry the tuberculosis virus like the New Zealand possums, but they do carry ticks, other parasites and bacteria infections which they can spread through contact to humans. Possums aren’t always cool to have around, but pictures like this do warm the heart! --------------------------------------- INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE Since posting this video, a number of conversations have been started, with people sharing different experiences about living with possums. Thanks to Rachel, who shared a link to the Department's resource in the comments below, we thought we'd paste an important section from the guide. Our constant mission is to always continue learning and we're sharing this as part of this journey. Possums and the law; are possums protected? In South Australia, all possums are protected (i.e. safeguarded against collecting, hunting or other activities) under the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972. I have a possum on my property. What can I do? If the possum is not causing a problem then there is no need to act. Enjoy the opportunity to observe native wildlife on your property but remember possums are wild animals. If the possum is causing a problem, assess the nature and extent of the problem before deciding whether there is any need to take action. You have a legal responsibility to deal with a possum problem in a humane manner. Managing the problem will involve a time commitment, often some monetary cost and altered practices. Combining a range of deterrents simultaneously should reduce or eliminate the impacts. Destruction of animals is unlikely to solve your problem, is a very time consuming process and will only provide short-term relief. Look for longer-term solutions to control impacts, rather than killing the possums. I have a possum in my roof space, what can I do? Determine whether it is actually a possum in your roof. Rats and mice are very common around urban areas and maybe they are living in your roof space. Bats roost in ceilings or wall cavities, create noise, smell and leave small droppings inside buildings and Welcome Swallows typically roost and nest in sheltered sites such as under roof eaves. Things to look for: If you can access your roof space look for droppings, evidence of possum nests or possums asleep in your roof. The noise made from a possum moving about in a roof space is quite different to noise made by rats. As possums are nocturnal they generally move around at night. They have a heavy thumping movement across a roof or ceiling (described by some as sounding like an elephant walking on the roof!). Possums also cough and make hissing noises. Rats make a pitter patter sound on the roof or ceiling when moving about. There are several options available to you to manage your possum problem and are in keeping with their protected status. Option.1 (NO PERMIT REQUIRED) Provide an alternative home for the possum: determine a suitable sheltered position on your property to erect a possum box. purchase or construct a box designed specifically for possums. place the possum box at least four metres from the ground to protect the possum from domestic pets and feral foxes. Possum boxes should be monitored to ensure they are not used by other feral animals such as starlings, house sparrows, bees and European wasps. This option will be most successful if combined with options 2 or 3. Option.2 (NO PERMIT REQUIRED) Prevent access into the roof space by blocking off access points. Determine how possums are gaining access into the roof space. This is best achieved by: observing possum movement from your roof space after dark when the possums leave nest sites to forage for food or during daylight hours by inspecting the roof and eaves carefully for gaps, signs of scratching, urine/scent staining or dislodged possum hairs where the possum enters the roof space. waiting until the possum leaves the roof and then use timber or chicken mesh to block off access points before the possum returns. discouraging re-invasion by destroying the possums scent markings at all entry points by applying household bleach to the affected areas. The possum will be forced to find alternative shelter within its territory, possibly taking up refuge in a possum box installed on your property. It is recommended that building repairs be carried out as a priority action because most often there are several possums in an area inhabiting your roof space. Your roof space may also be a home for rats, starlings and house sparrows, which will create similar problems. Option.3 (NO PERMIT REQUIRED) Install a one-way door flap at the possum’s access point to the roof space. Install a one-way door flap to allow possums to leave the roof space but not return. For further information please contact a licensed pest controller. Option.4 (PERMIT REQUIRED) Place a possum trap in the roof space to capture and remove the possum. Obtain a permit to trap and release possums from your local Department for Environment and Heritage office, then contact your local council or equipment hire company to hire a possum trap. Position the trap inside the roof space near the possum’s access point. Ensure the trap is secure and stable to avoid potential injury to the possum. This needs to be done on the day you will possum proof your house, especially if the possum is still in your roof at the time of proofing. Possums are nocturnal animals. Set the trap at dusk and check each morning. Close the trap each morning to make sure possums are not caught in the trap in the heat of the day. Reset the trap at dusk. NOTE: trapping and releasing possums without possum proofing your building will not solve the problem. The full document is here: https://www.environment.sa.gov.au//Poss/Relocating_possums Thank you to everybody for being part of our community.

21.01.2022 10% OFF SLASHING IF YOU BOOK BY WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER We will be all go with the slasher from Monday 30th with jobs from Nairne to Charleston to Mylor. $130 per hour for small acreage or steep, difficult terrain. Price is negotiable for bigger acreage and flat terrain with few obstacles. ... If you need your property slashed, please give us a call on 0428856989 or get in touch via FB Messenger or our website https://adelaidehillsfarmservices.com.au/contact

19.01.2022 This is a fabulous program delivered by Talked About Marketing. We highly recommend businesses in the Adelaide Hills get on board and take advantage of this NO COST opportunity.

17.01.2022 We've had a busy few weeks out and about in the beautiful #adelaidehills. We've met some lovely new clients and a whole range of critters and creatures. With summer fast approaching and the Fire Danger Season set to start in the Mount Lofty region on 01 December, we're getting lots of requests for slashing of blocks, whipper snipping and spraying. Don't leave it too late, give Pods a call on 0428856989.

16.01.2022 It’s time to get bushfire ready. Summer is fast approaching and bushfire season officially starts on 01 December in the #adelaidehills and #MountLofty region. We can help you clean up around your home and property quickly amd efficiently. Give Pods a call today on 0428856989 or get in touch via FB, Instagram or our website.

11.01.2022 With a bushfire raging around Lucindale where I grew up and still have many, many friends, I asked Pods to give George and I a refresher on how to start the fire pump. It all seems really straight forward until its 45 degrees, blowing a gale and 2am in the morning! Both George and I had a go - George was amazed by how far the water jet can reach. It must be a boy thing... It's one thing to have a home fire fighting system, its another thing to know how to operate it when you ...need to. When was the last time you did a test run of your system? https://youtu.be/ikA1f4WmKos See more

10.01.2022 A rare event today! Pods is home doing bookwork in front of the fire but he'd much rather be out fencing in this glorious rain! As we're telling anyone who'll listen, fencing repairs and construction available immediately. We have the experience and equipment to complete any fencing project for your Adelaide Hills property. Contact Patrick (AKA Pods) today on 0428 856 989 or visit our website.

08.01.2022 Great advice from the renowned Professor Longsword: how to solidify the stool...

08.01.2022 We all want to live in harmony with our neighbours, right? But do you know what being a good neighbour means when you own a small property in the Adelaide Hills? We were invited to speak with Leigh Radford from ABC Adelaide on this topic yesterday. We've written a blog post about landowners responsibility to manage pests and weeds and you can hear the interview here as well.... If you'd like more information on what your responsibilities are or how to undertake pest reduction, please give us a call on 0428 856 989. (and yes, that's Ted the rescue Kelpie who takes his job as Pods' shadow very, very seriously!)

06.01.2022 It’s been a glorious day in the #AdelaideHills for Fathers Day. We’ve spent it traversing the countryside moving tractors ready for a busy day tomorrow (as you do...), and we’re heading out to The Stirling Hotel for dinner with family. How have you spent the day? Happy Fathers Day Pods!

03.01.2022 As we've driven around the Adelaide Hills over the Christmas and New Year period, we've noticed a lot of hay bales remain in paddocks. Adelaide Hills Farm Services can help you cart your hay to your shed or into stacks in the corner of the paddock. We can also help you put up electric tape to protect the hay bales so you can put stock in the paddock to graze on the stubble. Please give Pods a call on 0428856989 to get your hay moved.

03.01.2022 Mosquito's are on the march in the Adelaide Hills and so is the risk of your horses contracting the Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus. One unconfirmed case has been reported so it reminds us to be vigilant and reduce the risks for your horses. Mosquito's breed rather happily on still water pools in warm weather so doing a clean up around the stables is a really good idea given the rain we had over the weekend. Covering your horses in the early mornings and early evenings will ...reduce the likelihood of bites and don't forget to use mosquito repellant. Signs that your horses may be suffering from Murray Valley Encephalitis include staggering, incoordination, weakness and depression. Further information can be found on the PIRSA website https://pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/ On a side note from the author, my Dad was diagnosed with encephalitis 6 years ago. We understand that he contracted it from water-borne mosquitos either whilst changing the irrigation or washing down his face and hands from a tap on the farm. Not cool. You don't want it, and neither do your horses. If you've been thinking about doing a clean up around the yard, spray station, or arena please give us a call. We're happy to help.

01.01.2022 What are you doing at 1.30pm today?? Listening to Pods and I talk about Lifestyle Farming in the Adelaide Hills on ABC Adelaide with Leigh Radford! We'd love you to join us and call in with your questions! https://www.abc.net.au//pro/afternoons/afternoons/13482586