Possum Proofing & Relocating

Possums are cute and cuddly but can become a menace if they invade roof voids or crawl spaces in a building.

Possums are a part of Australian life. These cute marsupials are active at night, have become well-adapted to urban environments and can cause problems for homeowners without proper possum pest control by making noise in the roof or eating flowers. There are 23 different possum species found in Australia and are a beautiful part of our native fauna. The most common two seen in urban areas are the Common Brushtail Possum and the Common Ringtail Possum.

How do we Remove Possum from your Premise?

Possums are a protected species in Australia, so those who kill or harm them face the prospect of paying heavy fines. Casey Pest Management can remove possums and return them to their natural habitat. We will first inspect the home to identify all entry points, then seal them with materials designed to possum-proof. Temporary one-way doors can be installed so possums cannot re-enter once they exit, and cages set up to trap the animals and remove them if necessary.

Common Possum Species

Brushtail Possum

Appearance
The brushtail possum is large with a bushy tail and pointy ear. Silvery grey with a black band across the snout, adults weigh from 1.5-4kg.

Life Cycles
Brushtail possums are marsupials, with a single baby born in autumn or spring. The baby possum spends around six months in the pouch, and then 1-2 months riding on its mother’s back until it is weaned and leave the den at between 7 – 16 months old.

Habits
Common Brushtail possums live in wooded areas along Australia’s east coast, in eastern South Australia and south-west Western Australia. They have adapted to living with humans and are often encountered in suburban backyards, campgrounds and ceilings. They communicate by sound and scent, with sharp hisses and coughs common.

Ringtail Possum

Appearance
About half the size of the Brushtail possum, Ringtail possums have round ears, a grey back and a curled tail with a white tip.

Life Cycles
Ringtail Possums are very social little creatures and are found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. They are often seen in the evenings in gardens and running along power lines and may inhabit the walls of houses. They are nocturnal and eat a variety of fruits and flowers.

Habits
The Common Ringtail Possum have one to three young, mostly twins, born during autumn or winter. Ringtail possums usually build a nest of twigs and leaves, called a drey, several metres above the ground. They do not enter house roofs as frequently as the Brushtail.

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Possum Proofing & Relocating

How do we Remove Possum from your Premise?

Common Possum Species

Brushtail Possum

Ringtail Possum