Possums control
Heavy thumping in the roof at night is often a possum, not a rat, and the two are worlds apart legally. Possums are protected native animals: it’s illegal to harm them, and they can only be trapped and released under strict rules. We handle them humanely and lawfully, then proof the roof so the next one can’t move in.
How to tell it’s possums.
- →Heavy thumping or running in the roof after dark (heavier than a rat)
- →Scratching, hissing or growling at night
- →Possum droppings (larger than a rat’s) in the roof void
- →A strong ammonia smell from urine in the ceiling
Our approach to possums.
We confirm it’s a possum, then trap and release it lawfully within the distance the regulations require, because relocating a possum far away is both illegal and a death sentence for the animal. The real fix is proofing: we find and seal the entry point so the territory is closed off, and provide a nest box where appropriate so it has somewhere else to go.
Possums is treated as part of our rodent control service.
Possums, common questions.
Can’t you just exterminate the possum? +
Is it a rat or a possum in my roof? +
How do you stop it coming back? +
Not what you’ve got? Start here.
Seeing possums? Book an inspection.
Tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll book an inspection and send a report that names the pest, the product and the warranty.