Possum Control & Trapping in Dunedin
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Hearing scratching and thumping in your roof cavity at night? Finding possum droppings on your deck or damage to your garden? Possums can be an all-year-round problem, and if they get into your roof cavity and wall linings, they can cause extensive damage. These nocturnal pests don’t just make noise, they chew through wiring, destroy insulation, and leave behind contamination that creates health risks for your family.
We provide possum trapping in Dunedin and surrounding areas. Our approach uses non-toxic bait to safely trap possums, then we remove them from your property. This service is only available in the Dunedin area, where we’ve been helping homeowners deal with possum problems since 2007.
Why Possums Are More Than Just a Noise Problem
Possums in your roof aren’t just annoying, they’re destructive. Once they establish a den in your ceiling space, they’ll use it as a toilet, creating stains on your ceiling and a smell that’s hard to get rid of. They chew through electrical wiring, which creates fire risks. They tear up insulation to make nesting material, reducing your home’s thermal efficiency and leaving you with costly repairs.
Many people try to deal with possums themselves, but without the right equipment and knowledge, it’s difficult to trap them effectively. Possums are clever animals that quickly learn to avoid poorly set traps. Professional possum pest control ensures the job is done properly the first time, and the possums are removed humanely and legally.
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Our Possum Trapping Service
Possum control requires a methodical approach to ensure complete removal and prevent them from returning.
Property Assessment
We inspect your property to identify how possums are getting in, where they’re nesting, and the extent of any damage. Common entry points include gaps in eaves, broken vents, and overhanging tree branches that provide roof access.
Humane Trapping
We set traps in strategic locations using non-toxic bait that attracts possums. Our traps are designed to catch possums safely without harm. Once trapped, we remove the possums from your property relocating them in accordance with regulations.
Entry Point Identification
We’ll show you where possums are gaining access to your roof and provide recommendations on sealing these entry points. Without blocking their access routes, new possums will simply move in after we’ve removed the current residents.
Follow-Up Checks
For persistent possum problems, we can arrange follow-up visits to ensure no new possums have taken up residence. Some properties are particularly attractive to possums due to location or access points. Ongoing monitoring keeps them possum-free.
Possum Problems in Dunedin
Dunedin’s suburban areas provide ideal habitat for possums, with mature trees, roof spaces, and gardens offering everything they need. Possums are marsupials originally introduced from Australia, and they’ve thrived in New Zealand’s predator-light environment. They’re most active at night, which is when you’ll hear them moving around in your ceiling or see them in your trees.
A single possum can cause significant damage over time. They’re territorial animals, so once one establishes a den in your roof, it will defend that space and continue using it until removed. The longer a possum lives in your roof, the more damage accumulates: chewed wires, destroyed insulation, urine and faeces contamination, and structural damage from their movements.
Possums also strip fruit trees, eat garden plants, and can impact native birds by raiding nests. While they’re protected in Australia, in New Zealand they’re considered a pest species due to their impact on native forests and the damage they cause to properties.
Our possum trapping service in Dunedin is specifically designed for urban possum problems. We understand local possum behaviour, know the common entry points in Dunedin homes, and have the experience to remove them quickly and effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost depends on how many possums need to be removed and how many visits are required. We’ll provide a clear quote after assessing your property and understanding the extent of the problem.
Yes. We use humane traps that capture possums without injuring them. Once trapped, we remove them from your property. Our methods comply with animal welfare regulations.
It varies. Some possums are caught within the first night or two, while others may take longer. Possums can be cautious around new objects in their territory, so sometimes it takes a few days for them to enter the trap.
If the entry points aren’t sealed, new possums can move into the same space. We’ll identify how they’re getting in and recommend repairs to prevent future problems. Trimming tree branches away from your roof also helps reduce access.
Legally, you can, but it’s not as straightforward as it seems. Possums are intelligent and trap-shy. Professional possum control means we have the right equipment, know where to position traps for best results, and handle removal properly.
Currently we only provide possum trapping service in the Dunedin area. If you would like help with any other pest control services, we can help across the South Island.
