Possum Removal Bentleigh
Possums thumping in your roof, nesting in your wall cavity or damaging your garden? Martin Pest Control locates, removes and excludes possums from your Bentleigh property — humanely, legally and permanently. Possums in a Bentleigh roof void do not just create noise at night — they saturate insulation with urine and droppings, gnaw through electrical cabling and cause thousands of dollars in structural damage if left unaddressed. Our licensed wildlife handlers evict possums using compliant one-way exit systems, seal every entry point and install deterrents so they do not return. Every job is carried out in full compliance with the Wildlife Act 1975 and DELWP regulations.
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Important: Do not attempt to trap, relocate or harm a possum yourself. Possums are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 — trapping, injuring or killing a possum without authorisation carries penalties exceeding $8,000. Possum droppings carry Buruli ulcer bacteria, leptospirosis and other pathogens. Keep children and pets away from possum activity areas and call a licensed wildlife handler for safe, legal removal.
Bentleigh's Most Trusted Possum Removal Specialists
We are a dedicated, licensed team with years of experience removing possums from Bentleigh homes and commercial properties. Post-war brick veneer homes with original terracotta tile roofs along Nicholson Street, 1950s weatherboard cottages with aging timber fascia on Thomas Street, partially renovated homes where new extensions meet original rooflines creating gaps at junctions — we know every property type in this suburb and the specific entry points each one presents. Common Brushtail Possums and Common Ringtail Possums are both highly active throughout Bentleigh due to the suburb's established street trees, proximity to Allnutt Park, Bentleigh Reserve and Victory Park, and the dense residential layout providing continuous roof-to-roof movement corridors for possums.
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Every possum removal is carried out by licensed wildlife handlers authorised under the Wildlife Act 1975. We use approved one-way exit systems that allow possums to leave your roof void safely at night without the ability to re-enter. Where a trap is necessary, it is set, monitored and the possum released within 50 metres of the capture point within 24 hours, as required by law.
Available every day of the year including weekends and public holidays. A possum trapped inside a wall cavity, a mother possum with joeys in a ceiling space or aggressive possum behaviour near pets — these situations require same-day professional intervention. We typically dispatch a technician to Bentleigh within a few hours of your call.
Every removal is carried out by licensed pest control and wildlife management technicians using appropriate personal protective equipment. We carry full public liability insurance so you are completely protected. All documentation meets Glen Eira Council and DELWP compliance standards.
Removing the possum is only half the job. Bentleigh's post-war homes have specific vulnerabilities — cracked or displaced terracotta ridge capping, warped timber fascia boards, deteriorated eave lining, gaps where extensions join original rooflines and broken subfloor vents. After every eviction, we conduct a full external inspection and seal all entry points with durable, possum-proof materials. This is the step most competitors skip, and it is the reason possums return within weeks.
A possum that has occupied a roof void for months leaves behind significant contamination. Urine-soaked insulation, accumulated droppings and nesting debris create a persistent odour and health hazard. After removal and proofing, we offer roof void sanitation including removal of contaminated insulation, commercial disinfection and deodorisation.
Free on-site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no call-out charges, no pressure. If the scope of proofing work is larger than expected, we advise you honestly and provide a clear written quote before any work proceeds.
What Melbourne Residents Are Saying
Found a massive hive under our eaves on a Sunday. Martin had a technician at our door within three hours. Professional, thorough and the hive was completely removed. Outstanding service — would not hesitate to call again.
Reasonable pricing, same-day response and the job was done properly first time. They inspected our full roof cavity, not just the visible nest. The technician explained every step clearly before starting. Very professional.
My daughter is severely allergic to bee stings so I was extremely worried. Martin came the same afternoon, treated the area with great care and gave us a full prevention report. I genuinely cannot recommend them highly enough.
A Possum in Your Roof Causes Cumulative Damage Every Night It Remains
Brushtail Possums are territorial and habitual — once they establish a nesting site in your roof, they return every single night. Each night means more urine soaking into insulation and ceiling plaster, more droppings accumulating, more gnawing on timber and electrical cabling. A possum in a Bentleigh roof for six months causes significantly more damage than one removed within the first week. The longer you wait, the larger the remediation cost.
Complete Pest Control for Melbourne
Humane possum removal and whole-roof proofing for Melbourne homes and commercial properties — licensed trapping, complete entry point sealing, structural repairs, nest box installation and a written proofing warranty. Fully Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic) compliant on every job.
How We Remove Possums — Step by Step
A humane, legally compliant approach that evicts the possum, seals your property against re-entry and addresses contamination — all documented and warrantied.
Contact us any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us what you are hearing or seeing — thumping at night, possum droppings on the roof, staining on the ceiling, possums on the roof at dusk. Do not attempt to block entry points before a professional assessment — sealing a possum inside the roof causes distress and significantly more property damage.
Our licensed technician inspects the roof void, subfloor, external perimeter, eaves, fascia, ridge capping and all potential entry points. Bentleigh's post-war brick veneer homes with original terracotta tile roofs often have displaced ridge capping, cracked tiles and warped timber fascia that create entry points invisible from ground level. We identify every access point before removal begins.
We seal all secondary entry points and install a one-way exit device at the primary access point. The possum leaves the roof at dusk to forage as normal but cannot re-enter. The exit remains in place until we confirm the possum has vacated, then it is removed and the final entry point is permanently sealed.
Once the possum has vacated, we permanently seal the final entry point. We then offer roof void sanitation if contamination is present. A full written service report documents all work completed, entry points sealed and recommendations for ongoing prevention. Our proofing work is warrantied.
Possum Droppings Carry Bacteria Linked to Serious Human Infection
Possum urine and droppings are a documented health risk. Possum faeces in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs have tested positive for Mycobacterium ulcerans, the bacteria responsible for Buruli ulcer. Prolonged possum occupation saturates insulation with urine, creating a persistent ammonia odour that penetrates ceiling plaster and affects indoor air quality. In Bentleigh’s compact homes with lower ceiling heights, this odour becomes noticeable in living areas far more quickly than in larger properties. Call us at the first sign of possum activity.
How to Keep Possums Out of Your Roof
Possums are protected wildlife. Attempting to trap, injure or relocate a possum without a licence is illegal under Victorian law. Possums bite and scratch when cornered, and their droppings and parasites present genuine health risks. Always call a licensed wildlife handler.
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Available every day including public holidays. Same-day appointments accepted subject to availability across Bentleigh, Bentleigh East and all Glen Eira suburbs.
DELWP-licensed technician installing professional, high-grade roof-proofing seals
Seal Roof Void & Subfloor Entry Points
Brushtail Possums squeeze through a gap as small as a tennis ball. In Bentleigh's post-war homes, common entry points include displaced terracotta ridge capping, cracked or broken tiles, warped timber fascia boards, gaps where renovation extensions meet original rooflines, and broken subfloor vents. A professional proofing inspection identifies every vulnerability.
Trim Overhanging Branches & Manage Roof Access
Bentleigh's established street trees and backyard canopy provide direct rooftop access for possums. Any branch within 1.5 metres of your roofline gives a possum a direct pathway in. In Bentleigh's denser residential layout, possums also travel roof-to-roof between neighbouring properties, making it important to proof your entire roofline rather than just the obvious entry point.
Install a Possum Nesting Box
Providing an alternative nesting box mounted in a nearby tree significantly reduces the likelihood of the possum re-entering the building. This is recommended by DELWP and works well in Bentleigh where most properties have at least one mature tree capable of supporting a nesting box.
Act on Noise and Droppings Immediately
Scratching and thumping in the ceiling at night, possum droppings on the roof or in gutters, urine staining on ceiling plaster — these are definitive signs of possum occupation. A possum removed in the first week causes minimal damage. A possum in residence for six months can require ceiling replacement, insulation removal and extensive sanitation.
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Contact Contact Martin Pest Control today for a free on-site inspection and upfront quote. Professional possum removal, entry point sealing, possum-proofing and roof void sanitation across Bentleigh, Bentleigh East and all Glen Eira suburbs — same-day emergency service available every day of the year.