Are you being kept awake at night by heavy thumping, scratching, and hissing noises coming from your ceiling? Have you noticed strange yellow stains appearing on your plasterboard, accompanied by a strong, unpleasant odour?
Are you being kept awake at night by heavy thumping, scratching, and hissing noises coming from your ceiling? Have you noticed strange yellow stains appearing on your plasterboard, accompanied by a strong, unpleasant odour? You most likely have an uninvited native guest living in your roof space.
At Sonic Pest Control, we specialise in professional, humane, and legal possum removal in Perth. As Western Australia’s trusted wildlife and pest management experts, we understand how stressful it can be when a possum decides to turn your roof cavity into its personal bedroom. Not only do they cause sleepless nights, but their urine, droppings, and nesting habits can cause severe structural and electrical damage to your property.
Because possums are a protected native species in WA, you cannot simply exterminate them. You need licensed possum catchers who know how to safely trap, legally relocate, and completely possum-proof your home so they never return.
Don’t put up with the noise and damage any longer! Call Sonic Pest Control today on 0488 847 045 for humane, fast, and reliable possum removal in Perth.
As the Perth metropolitan area continues to expand, urban sprawl has significantly reduced the natural habitat of our local wildlife. In the wild, possums live in the hollows of large, mature gum trees. However, as land is cleared for residential and commercial development, these natural homes are destroyed.
Forced to adapt, possums have realised that suburban Perth offers a perfect alternative. Our properties provide an abundance of food—from backyard fruit trees and veggie patches to unsecured compost bins and pet food bowls. More importantly, the space inside your roof provides a dark, dry, and warm environment that is remarkably similar to a tree hollow, making it the ultimate nesting ground.
Many homeowners initially confuse a possum infestation with a rat problem. However, because possums are much larger, the signs of their presence are usually much more obvious. Look out for these common indicators:
Possums are nocturnal. You will hear loud, heavy footsteps and thumping just after sunset as they leave to forage, and again just before sunrise when they return. Rats, by contrast, make rapid, light scurrying sounds.
Active PresencePossums are highly territorial and vocal. You may hear loud hissing, coughing, grunting, or screeching noises coming from your roof or gutters.
Established TerritoryPossum urine has a highly pungent, ammonia-like smell. Over time, it can seep through your ceiling, leaving large, unsightly yellow or brown stains on your plasterboard.
Health RiskPossum droppings are dark brown or black, roughly the size and shape of a cigar or jellybean (about 15mm long).
Property DamageYou may notice broken roof tiles, torn sarking, chewed electrical wires in your ceiling, or half-eaten fruit and stripped foliage in your garden.
Health RiskDogs and cats will often stare at the ceiling, bark, or become restless at night when they hear or smell a possum moving above them.
Property DamageHearing heavy footsteps in your ceiling? Don't risk electrical damage or ceiling collapse. Call Sonic Pest Control on 0488 847 045 for an immediate inspection.
A roof cavity is the perfect five-star hotel for a possum. It provides unmatched protection from Perth’s harsh weather elements—shielding them from blistering summer heat waves and freezing winter storms.
Furthermore, a roof void offers absolute safety from natural predators such as foxes, feral cats, and large owls. Once a possum finds a secure, comfortable entry point into your roof (often via a broken tile, a gap under the eaves, or an open chimney), it will establish its territory and stubbornly refuse to leave without professional intervention.
When dealing with possum control in Perth, our technicians primarily encounter two distinct native species:
This is the most frequent intruder in Perth roofs. They are roughly the size of a domestic cat, featuring silver-grey fur, large pointed ears, and a bushy, prehensile black tail. Brushtail possums are highly adaptable to urban environments, notoriously loud, and aggressively territorial.
Smaller and more timid than the Brushtail, the Ringtail possum has brown/grey fur, small round ears, and a long, thin tail with a distinct white tip that it uses to grip branches. While they prefer to build spherical nests (dreys) in dense garden foliage or trees, they will occasionally seek shelter inside roof voids if natural options are scarce.
Attempting to trap or handle a possum without the proper licenses and equipment is not only dangerous (they have incredibly sharp claws and teeth), but it is also illegal in Western Australia.
At Sonic Pest Control, we provide an end-to-end possum management solution. We don’t just trap the animal; we ensure your property is fortified so the problem is permanently resolved.
As licensed possum catchers, we strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). We use humane, wire-mesh cage traps strategically placed in your roof void or near known entry points. Once the possum is safely captured, we assess its health and release it in accordance with WA wildlife laws—which typically requires releasing the animal on the same property (outside the roof) to ensure its survival, while securely blocking its re-entry.
Trapping a possum is only half the job. If you don't seal the entry point, another possum will simply move in a week later to claim the vacant territory. Our experts conduct a rigorous exterior inspection of your property to identify every possible access point. We then provide comprehensive possum proofing, which involves securing loose tiles, installing heavy-duty wire mesh over gaps in the eaves, repairing damaged woodwork, and sealing chimney cavities.
Your home is your sanctuary. We work discreetly and efficiently to remove possums from suburban residential properties. Our technicians will also advise you on how to manage your garden and external environment to make your home less attractive to wandering wildlife.
We have perfected a stress-free, highly effective process to evict possums from your property safely and permanently:
We inspect your roof cavity, eaves, gutters, and surrounding trees. We confirm that the intruder is indeed a possum (and not a rat) and locate all current and potential entry points.
We set up humane, DBCA-approved traps baited with fresh fruit (apples and bananas are local favourites) inside the roof space or near the access points.
We check the traps promptly. Once the possum is safely caught, we remove it from your roof without causing it any harm or distress.
While the possum is out of the roof, we permanently seal the entry points using durable, chew-proof materials.
We release the possum onto your property (typically at dusk, near a suitable tree) as per Western Australian wildlife conservation laws, ensuring it can safely find a new, natural home.
When searching for "possum removal near me," you need a local team you can trust to do the job legally and effectively. Here is why Perth residents rely on Sonic Pest Control:
We hold all necessary DBCA wildlife handling licenses and pest control certifications.
We love native wildlife. We guarantee that no possums are ever harmed, poisoned, or mistreated during our operations.
We don't just take the possum away; we secure your home to provide a permanent, long-term solution.
We know that a possum keeping you awake is an emergency. We offer prompt, reliable call-outs.
We provide upfront quotes for both trapping and proofing, with absolutely no hidden costs.
Once your home has been professionally possum-proofed by our team, there are several steps you can take to make your yard less inviting to future nocturnal visitors:
Possums are incredible climbers and jumpers. Trim back any tree branches that overhang or touch your roof, creating a minimum gap of 1.5 to 2 metres.
Ensure all outdoor garbage and compost bins have heavy, tight-fitting lids.
If you have fruit trees, net them properly to prevent possums from using your garden as a midnight buffet.
Do not leave cat or dog food outside overnight.
If you love wildlife but just don't want them in your roof, consider installing a wooden possum nesting box high up in a large tree in your backyard. This gives them a safe, alternative home.
Sonic Pest Control is proud to provide highly effective possum trapping and roof repairs across the entire Perth metropolitan region and surrounding WA suburbs.
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❗ Sometimes, a possum issue escalates into an immediate crisis. A possum may accidentally fall down a wall cavity and become stuck, or it might accidentally find its way into your living room, causing chaos and panic.
In these highly stressful situations, Sonic Pest Control offers Same Day Possum Removal Services. We prioritise emergency call-outs to safely extract distressed animals, protecting both the possum's welfare and your family's safety.
Got a possum stuck in your wall or inside your house? Do not try to catch it yourself! Call our emergency line right now on 0488 847 045.
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It cannot be overstated: It is strictly illegal to kill, poison, or deliberately harm a possum in Western Australia. Heavy fines apply to anyone caught doing so under the Wildlife Conservation Act.
At Sonic Pest Control, animal welfare is our top priority. We never use toxic chemicals, baits, or lethal traps for possum control. Our wire traps are designed to keep the animal safe, calm, and well-ventilated until our technicians arrive. If we discover a possum mother with a baby (joey) in her pouch, we take extra special care to ensure they are relocated together safely.
Furthermore, we offer dead possum removal services. Occasionally, a possum may naturally pass away or die from eating rat poison left in a roof cavity. If you notice a sudden, horrific smell and an influx of blowflies, call us. We will locate the carcass, safely extract it, and deodorise the affected area.
Dealing with wildlife shouldn't cost a fortune. Sonic Pest Control offers the most competitive and affordable possum removal rates in Perth. We provide clear, itemised quotes that cover the initial inspection, trap setup, catch and release, and the vital possum-proofing structural repairs. By investing in our professional proofing services today, you save thousands of dollars in potential roof and electrical repairs in the future.
Do not let a stubborn possum cause extensive damage to your roof, keep you awake all night, or put your family's health at risk. You need a fast, legal, and humane solution from Perth’s leading wildlife and pest experts.
At Sonic Pest Control, our licensed possum catchers are standing by to inspect your home, safely relocate the animal, and secure your roof cavity once and for all. We pride ourselves on delivering 100% customer satisfaction, safeguarding your property while respecting our beautiful native wildlife.
Take back your peaceful nights! Call the friendly team at Sonic Pest Control today on 0488 847 045 to book your possum removal service, or request your free quote now!
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