Possum Removal Ringwood

Possums are protected native animals in Australia. While it is legal to remove them from inside your home, there are strict regulations about how this must be done. Possums must be caught humanely and released within 50 metres of their capture site at dusk. Only licensed wildlife handlers can legally trap and relocate possums. DIY removal methods that harm possums are illegal and can result in significant fines.

We offer same-day emergency possum removal services throughout Ringwood and surrounding areas. For standard (non-emergency) services, we typically schedule appointments within 1-3 days. Our response time depends on the urgency of your situation, current service demand, and your location. We prioritise cases involving safety concerns, such as possums inside living spaces or situations involving electrical hazards.

Without proper exclusion measures, possums are likely to return or new possums may move in. That’s why our service includes comprehensive sealing of entry points after removal. We identify and secure all potential access points using durable, possum-proof materials. We also offer possum box installation as an alternative habitat solution. With our complete approach, the risk of re-infestation is significantly reduced. We provide a service guarantee on our exclusion work for added peace of mind.

We use only humane trapping methods approved for wildlife management. Our technicians are trained to minimise stress to the animals during capture and relocation. We use cage traps with appropriate bait, check traps regularly, and handle possums with proper equipment to ensure their safety. For mothers with joeys, we ensure they remain together during the relocation process. All possums are released at dusk within the legal distance from their capture site, typically into a possum box or suitable habitat.

Possums can cause significant damage to homes, including: chewing through electrical wiring (creating fire hazards), tearing and soiling insulation, breaking roof tiles or fascia boards to gain entry, damaging ceiling materials with their weight, contaminating ceiling spaces with urine and droppings (which can lead to odour problems and potential health issues), and destroying garden plants and fruit trees. The longer possums remain in your home, the more extensive the damage typically becomes.

Yes, we provide professional possum box installation services. Our possum boxes are specifically designed to provide comfortable alternative habitation for possums removed from your home. We install boxes at the appropriate height in suitable trees on your property, positioned to encourage possums to use them instead of your roof space. This approach complies with wildlife regulations requiring possums to be released within 50 metres of their capture site while keeping them out of your home.

The complete possum removal process typically takes 1-3 days, depending on the complexity of your situation. The initial inspection and trapping setup usually takes 1-2 hours. Trapping may require 1-3 nights to capture all possums. Once captured, the exclusion work to seal entry points typically takes 2-4 hours, depending on the number of access points and the size of your property. For complex situations or multiple possums, the process may take longer.

Yes, possum infestations can pose several health risks. Possum droppings and urine can contain bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens that may cause respiratory issues or other health problems. These contaminants can seep through ceiling materials and affect your indoor air quality. Accumulated droppings can also attract insects and other pests. Additionally, the stress and sleep disruption caused by noisy possums can impact your mental health and wellbeing over time.