Possums

Brushtail possums are among the most adaptable of the native mammals, living in a variety of habitats including house roofs, chimneys and the like. Abundant over much of Australia, possums become active at night and when living in the roof cavity make lots of noise, banging around sounding much larger than they really are. The noise at night makes them a pest but they also tear up roof insulation and air conditioning ducting. Possums also urinate in the roof cavity causing a yellowish stains to soak through and appear inside the house on the ceiling. Possums are protected and cannot be harmed, However Western Pest Management can trap possums in your roof cavity using a trap that does not harm them. Contact us for other control measures such as possum proofing your roof, making alternative possum houses, and possum deterrents.

DESCRIPTION: Brushtails found in WA are usually silver-grey with a pale belly. Some individuals, however, can be quite dark and occasionally have reddish shoulders and necks. The tail is bushy although the under side is partly bare. The tip can be either black or white. Brushtail possums have large eyes and erect, prominent ears. Their faces are more pointed than ringtails. They are also bigger, with females attaining around 1.3 kilograms and males 1.6 kilograms.