Solution

Possums are protected animals and thus we are not permitted to harm or kill them. The following procedures are followed when dealing with possums:

  1. We send technicians to investigate the noise in the roof, which may well be caused by roof rats, birds or other animals.
  2. Once it is established that possums are dwelling in the roof, our technicians set cages for the animal.
  3. Cages are checked on a daily basis until the possum is caught. Our technicians then release the possum back into the wild, taking special care not to harm or stress the animal in the process.
  4. Once it has been established that there are no more possums in the roof, our technicians seal all the entry points.

Possum

We would be delighted to offer you any of the above services, or assist with identifying and exterminating any other pests not listed on our website.

Please feel free to contact us regarding your requirements, and we can tailor a specific treatment schedule for your business.

Possums

Possums are nocturnal marsupials, native to Australia's bush land. Although there are many species living in the wild, some species of possums dwell in domestic backyards and local parks. When they wander into roofs and attics, however, they become a noisy and troublesome pest.

Features

  • Possums naturally live in cavities of trees. They shelter there during the day, and emerge to feed & explore at night.
  • Possums enter roof voids when their natural nesting sites have been removed, mainly through broken tiles, damaged eaves & displaced ridge capping.
  • When in the roof they make noises at night, urinate & defecate on ceiling plaster, causing stains and odours. Chimneys are also favoured sheltering places.

Habits

Possums naturally live in cavities of trees. They shelter there during the day, and emerge to feed & explore at night. Possums enter roof voids when their natural nesting sites have been removed, mainly through broken tiles, damaged eaves & displaced ridge capping.

When in the roof they make noises at night, urinate & defecate on ceiling plaster, causing stains and odours. Chimneys are also favoured sheltering places.

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Nesting Habits

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General

Ringtailed Possum

 This possum has a short head, pointed muzzle, short round ears and a tapered tail (three quarters of which is pale). It occurs along coastal Australia from Queensland to South Australia.     Ringtailed Possum

Brushtailed Possum

 It occurs from Northern Queensland to South Australia and is the possum most frequently encountered. This possum is often encountered where there are trees. It feeds naturally on buds, fruits of trees & shrubs, but also likes to feed on bread, cake & fruit. Brushtailed Possum