Possums - Standout Pest Control

POSSUM CONTROL: EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF POSSUMS

Having trouble with possums in your home or business? Don’t worry at Standout Pest Control we know possums so you don’t have to.

Possums have been a pest throughout history and continue to be a concern throughout residential houses and commercial businesses. A possum problem rarely goes away by itself. The most effective way to get rid of possums quickly is with one of our affordable, proven possum treatments.

Easy & Convenient

We firstly inspect your home to understand your requirements and the extent of any infestation. We then recommend a range of solutions or treatments. We’re quick & easy.

Safe & Secure

With over 15 years’ experience, thousands of Australian homeowners rely on Standout to take care of their termite and pest problems. We provide safe & approved treatments.

Targeted Possum Control Treatments

Standout technicians carefully inspect your home to determine the reason for a possum infestation. We give particular attention to:

Inspecting your home for entry points and ensuring all possums are removed.

The qualified and licensed possum catcher will place one-way traps with baits in strategic places, which have been identified as the likely points of entry for the marsupial. The one-way traps do not put the possum under any risk, nor do they interfere with its well-being.

Did you know?

There are 23 possum species in Australia. The most common species are the common brushtail possum and the common ringtail possum.
The largest species of possum is the cuscus.
Possums are also native to Papua New Guinea and Sulawesi and are also found as an introduced species in New Zealand and China.
While some species of possum are common, several are endangered, such as the black-spotted cuscus, which is critically endangered.
A female possum is called a ‘Jill’, a male possum is called a ‘Jack’, and a young possum is called a ‘Joeys’.
A group of possums is called a passel.
Possums can live for up to 11 years.
Possums are nocturnal marsupials.
Most possums live in the hollows of tall trees, but the common ringtail possum builds nests known as ‘dreys’ in bushes or trees.
Possums mainly eat eucalyptus and other leaves. They also eat nectar, flowers and fruit.
While possums are mainly herbivores, they have also been known to eat insects and birds’ eggs.
Possums can make all sorts of noises, from grunts and growls to clicks, hisses and screeches.
Most possums are solitary animals, except when raising their young, but ringtail possums tend to live in family groups of three or more.
Possums are protected wildlife in Australia. Without certain permits, it is against the law to trap, hunt or kill possums.

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