Possums
Protect Your Home from possums
Possum removal and prevention
Possum Control
Possums may be a protected native species, but when they take up residence in your roof, walls, ceiling space, garage, or around your property, they can quickly become a nuisance. Possums are commonly active at night and can create noise, odours, mess, and damage if they continue living inside or around a building.
At Priority Pest & Termite Control, we provide safe, humane, and compliant possum removal solutions across Sydney, Wollongong and the Central Coast. Our service is designed to help protect your home or business, reduce disturbance, and prevent possums from re-entering the property where possible.
Because possums are protected in Australia, they must be managed carefully and in accordance with relevant wildlife regulations. Our approach focuses on inspection, humane possum management, access point identification, and practical exclusion methods.
Signs of Ant Infestation
- Visible ant trails in kitchens or outdoors
- Ant nests in soil or cracks
- Small piles of soil near paving or walls
- Repeated food contamination
Common Signs of Possum Activity
Possums are often heard before they are seen. Because they are mostly active at night, many homeowners first notice scratching, thumping, or movement noises in the roof or ceiling after dark.
Common signs of possum activity include:
- Scratching or thumping noises in the ceiling at night
- Movement sounds in roof voids, wall cavities, or ceiling spaces
- Unpleasant odours coming from the roof or walls
- Droppings in roof voids, garages, sheds, or outdoor areas
- Damaged insulation, ducting, wiring, or stored items
- Possums seen entering or leaving the roofline
- Noises around eaves, gutters, trees, fences, or balconies
- Nesting material in roof spaces or sheltered areas
- Pets reacting to movement or sounds in the ceiling
If you are regularly hearing noises in your roof at night, it is important to arrange an inspection to confirm whether possums are present and how they are entering the property.
Post-Construction Termite Control
Post-construction termite control involves installing effective termite protection systems after a building has already been completed. In Sydney, Wollongong and the Central Coast, this is commonly used for existing homes and commercial properties that require additional protection against termite entry and infestation.
This service may include chemical soil treatments, reticulation systems, and targeted barrier applications around the perimeter of the structure to create a protective zone against termites. It is designed to prevent termites from entering the building and causing costly structural damage.
Post-construction termite control is ideal for existing properties, renovations, and buildings that were not originally fitted with a full termite management system, providing long-term protection and peace of mind for property owners across Sydney, Wollongong and the Central Coast.
Possum Inspection
During the inspection, we look for:
- Entry points around the roofline, eaves, gutters, vents, and walls
- Signs of possum movement in roof voids or ceiling spaces
- Droppings, odours, nesting material, and damage
- Scratching or rub marks around access points
- Damaged insulation, ducting, wiring, or roof materials
- Tree branches or external structures allowing access to the roof
- Areas where exclusion or sealing may be required
- Conditions that may encourage possums to return
Humane Possum Management
Depending on the situation, possum management may include:
- Humane possum removal where allowed
- Identification of active entry and exit points
- Installation or recommendation of suitable exclusion methods
- Sealing of access points once the possum is safely out
- Advice on tree trimming or access reduction
- Inspection of roof voids, wall cavities, and nesting areas
- Recommendations to reduce future possum activity
- Follow-up advice where required
Possum Prevention
Prevention may include:
- Sealing roof gaps and access points
- Repairing or securing vents, eaves, and fascia areas
- Checking broken tiles or loose roof materials
- Reducing access from trees, fences, and nearby structures
- Removing nesting material where appropriate
- Providing practical advice to reduce attraction points
- Recommending ongoing monitoring where needed
Our Process
Step 01
Inspection
Step 02
Treatment Plan
Step 03
Treatment
Step 04
Prevention
Termite Control Across Sydney, Wollongong and the Central Coast
We service all major Sydney, Wollongong and the Central Coast area