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Possum Catcher Mornington Peninsula | Lawful Trapping and Release
Need a possum catcher Mornington Peninsula wide? We trap brushtails lawfully, release them on site after dark and fix the roof. From $270. Call 0478 661 110.
How our possum catchers get it out, on camera
A one way door is our first choice because nobody handles the possum. Watch our technician fit one, then see the doors and flaps from other jobs.
Doors, flaps and mesh from our recent jobs
The door, ready to fit 
Fitted at the roof line 
One way door on a tiled roof 
Exit flap over the entry hole
Filmed and photographed by our own team on real jobs. Tap a clip to play it.
Possum catcher Mornington Peninsula prices
The same starting prices whether we use a cage or a one way door.
Site visit and trapping plan
Free$0, no obligation
- Species confirmed before any cage is set
- Entry points located
- Door or cage decided on the spot
- No cost and no obligation
Catch or door, plus return visit
from$270
- Cage or one way door fitted
- Morning checks arranged
- Release on your property after sunset
- Entry sealed afterwards
- Two year written guarantee
Catch plus roof repairs
from$429
- Possum removed as above
- Tiles, capping or fascia repaired
- Vents meshed
- Two year written guarantee
Also available
- Whole roof repair and proofing from $595
- Nest clean out and sanitising from $220
- Dead possum removal from $275, odour treatment included
Prices include GST. Steel deck, slate and two storey roofs are priced in writing before a booking is made.
Possum trapping Mornington Peninsula: what the law allows
Both the common brushtail and the ringtail possum are protected wildlife under the Wildlife Act 1975. A brushtail living in a building may be caught in a cage trap, but the rules on what happens next are strict, and they apply on the Peninsula exactly as they do in the city.
A caught brushtail must be let go on the same property, within 50 metres of where it was trapped, after sunset on the day of capture. Taking it to a reserve or the bush is not permitted, however kind that sounds. If release is not reasonably possible, for example because the animal is injured, it goes to a registered vet.
- Cages checked no later than two hours after sunrise
- Ringtails cannot be trapped without authority from DEECA
- Release on the same property, within 50 metres
- Ultrasonic units and repellents do little to deter brushtails
Summary of Victorian state guidance on managing possums in buildings. It is general information, not legal advice.
Brushtail or ringtail possum: why it changes the job
The two species live side by side in Peninsula gardens, but only one of them usually ends up in a roof.
Common brushtail
Trichosurus vulpecula- Size
- About as big as a cat
- Look
- Grey coat, large pointed ears, bushy dark tail
- Nests
- Roof spaces, wall cavities, sheds
- Can we cage it
- Yes, inside a building, under the release rules
Common ringtail
Pseudocheirus peregrinus- Size
- Roughly half a brushtail
- Look
- Rounded ears, rusty flanks, white tipped curled tail
- Nests
- A ball shaped drey in dense shrubs such as coast tea tree
- Can we cage it
- Not without DEECA authority
How possum trapping works when nobody is home
The law sets the timetable, so we plan the visit around it.
Set
We fit the cage at the entry in the afternoon, after closing other gaps so the possum uses that route.
Check
The cage is checked no later than two hours after sunrise, by us or someone you nominate.
Hold
A caught brushtail is kept covered, quiet and shaded on the property through the day.
Release
After sunset it is let go within 50 metres of the capture point, close to where it has been living.
Seal
The entry it used is repaired straight away, so the roof is shut when it goes looking again.
A possum man Mornington Peninsula owners can leave with the key
About 27.5% of homes in the Shire were empty on Census night 2021, and in Blairgowrie the figure was 65.2%. A cage in the roof of an empty house is a problem, because someone has to check it early every morning and be there after dark to release.
So we take that on. We collect the key from you, your agent or a neighbour, check the cage ourselves and handle the release on your block after sunset. You get a message each step of the way.
- Morning cage checks by our team
- Release carried out on your property after dark
- Photos of the possum leaving and the entry repaired
- Key returned the way you choose
Four things to ask any possum catcher
Where will it be released?
The only lawful answer for a brushtail is on your property, within 50 metres, after sunset. An offer to take it away is an offer the law does not allow.
Who checks the cage?
Traps must be checked no later than two hours after sunrise. If nobody is staying at the house, ask who will do it.
Is the roof fixed afterwards?
A released brushtail goes straight back to the gap it knows. Without repairs you are paying for the same possum twice.
Is it actually a brushtail?
Ringtails cannot be trapped without DEECA authority. A proper catcher identifies the species before any cage goes out.
Possum catcher Frankston to Portsea
The whole Peninsula, from the busy Frankston end to the holiday towns at the tip.
- Portsea
- Sorrento
- Blairgowrie
- Rye
- Capel Sound
- Rosebud
- McCrae
- Dromana
- Safety Beach
- Mount Martha
- Mornington
- Mount Eliza
- Frankston
- Somerville
- Tyabb
- Hastings
- Balnarring
- Flinders
- Main Ridge
- Red Hill
Outside these towns? Ring us with the address and we will check.
Possum catcher Frankston. Mostly lived in homes, so the owner can often do the morning cage check with our guidance.
Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea. Many houses sit empty, so we run the checks and the release ourselves.
Rosebud, Capel Sound and McCrae. A mix of holiday and permanent homes close to foreshore scrub.
Balnarring and Flinders. Larger blocks with room to release on the property, well away from the road.
Possum catcher Mornington Peninsula FAQs
Unsure whether you need a cage or a door? Describe the roof and we will tell you.
Call 0478 661 110How much does a possum catcher on the Mornington Peninsula cost?
Removal by cage or one way door, with a return visit, starts from $270 including GST. With roof repairs it starts from $429.
Is possum trapping Mornington Peninsula legal?
Yes, for a brushtail living in a building, as long as it is released on the same property, within 50 metres, after sunset on the day it is caught.
Can I find possum trap hire through the Shire?
No. Mornington Peninsula Shire does not loan or hire possum traps. If you trap one yourself, the same state rules apply to you.
Can a possum man Mornington Peninsula service take the possum away?
No. Moving a possum off the property is not permitted. An empty roof space also stays open to the next possum, so the lasting fix is repairing the entry.
Do you have a possum catcher Frankston residents can book?
Yes. Frankston and Frankston South are covered at the same prices as the rest of the Peninsula.
Can you trap a ringtail possum in my shed?
Not without authority from DEECA. Ringtails rarely live in roofs; they usually nest in dense shrubs, so we identify the species first.
What happens if the possum is injured?
If release is not reasonably possible, the possum goes to a registered vet rather than back outside.
Why release it on my property? Will it not come back?
It will try, which is why we repair the entry the same day. The release rule protects the possum; the repair protects your roof.
Do you use a cage every time?
No. A one way door is often simpler, because the possum leaves by itself and nobody has to handle it.
Who checks the cage at a holiday house?
We do, no later than two hours after sunrise, unless you would rather a neighbour does it with our guidance.
What if the possum has a baby in the pouch?
We look for signs of young before trapping. Brushtail young can be in the pouch for about six months and then ride on the back, so timing matters.
Book a possum catcher Mornington Peninsula wide
Lawful trapping or a one way door from $270 inc GST, morning checks handled for absent owners, and the entry repaired under a two year written guarantee.
