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From $380.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">Pests<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">Possums<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"pos-h1\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"hero-in\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"badge rv\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>Protected Native Wildlife &middot; One-Way Gates &middot; Roof Exclusion &middot; QPWS Compliant<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"h1 rv d1\" id=\"pos-h1\">Possum Control <span class=\"g\">Brisbane<\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"sub rv d2\">Possums are protected native wildlife in Queensland. Removal must comply with QPWS regulations. Humane trap-and-release within 50 metres, one-way gate exclusion, and permanent entry sealing. From $380.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"ctas rv d3\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406&nbsp;178&nbsp;471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn btn-gw\">Get a Quote <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-snap rv d2\">\n      <div class=\"hs-hd\">At a Glance<\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Inspection and trap-release<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $380<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Roof exclusion and sealing<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $480<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">One-way gate only<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">from $220<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Release distance<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">Within 50m (QLD law)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hs-row\"><span class=\"hs-lbl\">Kill or harm?<\/span><span class=\"hs-val\">No. Protected species.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SPECIES -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"spec-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Brisbane Possum Species<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"spec-h\">Possum Species Found in Brisbane Homes<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Two possum species are common in Brisbane suburbs. Only one regularly enters roof voids. Identifying which species you have determines whether roof exclusion is the right approach.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"species-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sp rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"sp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-nm\">Common Brushtail Possum<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-sci\">Trichosurus vulpecula<\/div>\n        <p>The species almost always responsible for roof void noise in Brisbane. Solitary, territorial, and active at night. Produces loud thumping, scrabbling, and scratching sounds in roof voids that can wake residents. Will return repeatedly to the same entry point if not excluded. Well adapted to urban environments with large territories centred on one or two den sites, often a roof void.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"sp-rows\">\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">1.5-4.5kg<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Tail<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">Bushy. Used for gripping.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Roof void?<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">Yes. Primary entry species.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Activity<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">Nocturnal. Exits at dusk.<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sp rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"sp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-nm\">Common Ringtail Possum<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sp-sci\">Pseudocheirus peregrinus<\/div>\n        <p>Smaller and more arboreal than the brushtail. Builds a ball-shaped nest (drey) of leaves and bark in dense garden shrubs, tree forks, and dense vine growth. Rarely enters roof voids. If you have noise in the roof, it is almost certainly a brushtail. If you have a leaf nest the size of a football in a garden shrub or frangipani, it is likely ringtail. Ringtails do not need roof exclusion treatment; garden management is sufficient if they are causing garden damage.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"sp-rows\">\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">700g-1kg<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Tail<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">Prehensile, white-tipped<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Roof void?<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">Rarely. Garden nester.<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sp-row\"><span class=\"sp-lbl\">Nest<\/span><span class=\"sp-val\">Drey (leaf ball) in dense shrubs<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"legal-strip rv\">\n      <div class=\"ls-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"ls-hd\">Protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992: humane methods only<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ls-txt\">It is illegal to harm, kill, or trap and relocate possums beyond 50 metres from the capture site in Queensland. Possums have strong territorial awareness and releasing them far from their home territory causes significant stress and disorientation. Queensland regulations require that any possum trapped on a property must be released on that same property or within 50 metres, typically in the garden or a nearby tree within the animal's home range.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- QPWS COMPLIANCE -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"comp-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">QPWS Compliance Requirements<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"comp-h\">What Queensland Law Requires for Possum Removal<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Understanding the legal requirements prevents property owners from taking actions that are technically illegal and practically counterproductive. Exclusion rather than relocation is the recommended and legally compliant long-term approach.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"comp-grid\">\n      <div class=\"cg rv d1\">\n        <div class=\"cg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Humane trapping only<\/h3>\n        <p>Only wire cage traps designed for safe possum capture may be used. Snap traps, poison, or any method that causes harm is illegal. Trapped possums must be checked within 24 hours and released promptly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cg rv d2\">\n        <div class=\"cg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Release within 50 metres<\/h3>\n        <p>Queensland regulations require possums to be released on the property where they were caught, or within 50 metres. Long-distance relocation is an offence under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and causes welfare harm.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"cg rv d3\">\n        <div class=\"cg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <h3>Exclusion is the permanent solution<\/h3>\n        <p>Trapping and releasing the same possum repeatedly (or releasing it back into the garden while the entry is still open) achieves nothing. Permanent roof exclusion via one-way gates and entry sealing is the only approach that ends the problem.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ROOF ENTRY POINTS -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"entry-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Common Roof Entry Points<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"entry-h\">How Possums Enter Brisbane Roof Voids<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Brushtail possums are persistent and strong enough to widen a small gap into a usable entry. Finding all entry points before beginning exclusion work is the critical step. A missed entry point means the possum simply uses an alternative entry after the primary one is sealed.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"entry-grid\">\n      <div class=\"eg rv d1\"><div class=\"eg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Damaged fascia boards<\/h3><p>Rot or impact damage to fascia timber creates gaps between fascia and rafter end that possums exploit.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eg rv d2\"><div class=\"eg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Hip-end tiles and ridge caps<\/h3><p>Deteriorated pointing at hip ends and ridge caps leaves open gaps into the roof void accessible from the roofline.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eg rv d3\"><div class=\"eg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Eave junction gaps<\/h3><p>The junction between the eave lining and the wall cladding often has small gaps in older Queensland construction that open over time.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eg rv d4\"><div class=\"eg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5c0 7 7 7 7 7s-7 0-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>AC duct penetrations<\/h3><p>Air conditioning duct penetrations through the eave or fascia area with inadequate weatherproofing are common entry points in newer Brisbane homes.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eg rv d1\"><div class=\"eg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M2 20h20M5 20V8l7-5 7 5v12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Subfloor vents<\/h3><p>Missing or damaged subfloor vent covers on older homes provide access to the subfloor void, which possums also use as an alternative den site.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"eg rv d2\"><div class=\"eg-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Tree branch access<\/h3><p>Overhanging tree branches reaching within 1.5 metres of the roof provide a launch point. Branch trimming removes the access pathway before exclusion.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TREATMENT PROCESS -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg3\" aria-labelledby=\"proc-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Treatment Process<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"proc-h\">Possum Removal and Exclusion Process<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">Effective possum control follows a defined sequence. Rushing to seal without first confirming the possum is out of the roof is the most common DIY mistake, with serious animal welfare consequences.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"process-steps rv\">\n      <div class=\"ps\"><div class=\"ps-n\">1<\/div><div><h3>Roof void and exterior inspection<\/h3><p>Full inspection of the exterior roofline to identify all entry points. Internal roof void inspection to confirm possum presence, assess extent of use, and identify any structural damage caused by the animal.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ps\"><div class=\"ps-n\">2<\/div><div><h3>Tree branch assessment and trimming advice<\/h3><p>Access pathways assessed. Overhanging branches within 1.5 metres of the roof are identified. Branch trimming removes the primary access route before exclusion work begins. Branch trimming is not included in the pest control scope but referral to a qualified arborist is provided.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ps\"><div class=\"ps-n\">3<\/div><div><h3>One-way gate installation<\/h3><p>A one-way exclusion gate is fitted over the primary entry point. The possum can exit at night via the one-way mechanism but cannot re-enter. The gate remains in place for 5-7 nights to confirm the possum has vacated and is not re-entering. This is the critical confirmation step before permanent sealing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ps\"><div class=\"ps-n\">4<\/div><div><h3>Possum confirmed absent<\/h3><p>After 5-7 nights with no signs of re-entry, the possum is confirmed as having vacated the roof void. Noise monitoring plus daytime roof void inspection confirms absence. Do not proceed to permanent sealing until absence is confirmed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ps\"><div class=\"ps-n\">5<\/div><div><h3>Permanent entry sealing<\/h3><p>All identified entry points sealed with appropriate materials: galvanised mesh for large gaps at eave junctions and fascia ends; roof pointing compound for hip end and ridge cap gaps; purpose-cut timber infill for fascia damage; custom fabricated steel mesh for AC duct penetrations. All sealing materials selected for outdoor durability in Brisbane's UV environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ps\"><div class=\"ps-n\">6<\/div><div><h3>Possum nesting box provision (optional)<\/h3><p>Brushtail possums require an alternative den site after exclusion from the roof void. A possum nesting box installed in an appropriate tree in the garden provides an alternative territory anchor. Without an alternative den site, the possum may attempt to regain roof access more persistently. Nesting box supply and installation available at additional cost.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"diy-warn rv\">\n      <div class=\"dw-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"dw-hd\">Do not seal roof entry points before confirming the possum is out<\/div>\n        <div class=\"dw-txt\">A possum sealed inside the roof cannot escape. It will cause significant structural damage attempting to exit and will eventually die inside the roof void, creating a decomposition and odour issue that requires costly remediation. The one-way gate step is not optional. This is the most common cause of welfare and property damage in DIY possum exclusion attempts.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PRICING -->\n<section class=\"sec\" aria-labelledby=\"price-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">Pricing<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"price-h\">Possum Removal Cost Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"body rv d2\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin-top:8px\">All prices include inspection, attendance, and the specified scope of work. Full exclusion pricing depends on the number of entry points requiring sealing. Most standard Brisbane houses have 2-4 entry points.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"price-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr rv d1\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Inspection and Trap-Release<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$380<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">Roof inspection, trap placement, monitoring, and on-site release within 50m. Does not include entry sealing.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d2\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">One-Way Gate Installation<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$220<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">One-way gate fitted to primary entry point. Allows possum to exit, prevents re-entry. 5-7 night confirmation period included.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr rv d3\"><div class=\"pr-lbl\">Full Roof Exclusion and Sealing<\/div><div class=\"pr-val\"><span class=\"fr\">from <\/span>$480<\/div><div class=\"pr-nt\">One-way gate, possum confirmation, all entry point sealing. Permanent solution. Most houses 2-4 entry points.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"sec sec-bg2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap-md\">\n    <span class=\"label rv\">FAQ<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"h2 rv d1\" id=\"faq-h\">Possum Control FAQ<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is it legal to remove possums from a roof in Queensland?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">You can trap and release possums, but only within 50 metres of the capture site. Possums are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Long-distance relocation is illegal and causes welfare harm. Roof exclusion via one-way gates and entry sealing is the legally compliant and most effective long-term solution. Harming or killing possums is an offence.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How much does possum removal cost in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Inspection and trap-and-release from $380. One-way gate installation from $220. Full roof exclusion and permanent entry sealing from $480 for a standard suburban house. Complex rooflines with multiple entry points are priced on inspection. Call 0406 178 471 for a specific quote.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Can I block a possum out of my roof myself?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes, but the one-way gate step must not be skipped. If you seal the entry while the possum is inside the roof, the animal cannot exit, will cause significant structural damage trying to escape, and will die inside the roof. Install a one-way gate first, wait 5-7 nights to confirm the possum has left and is not re-entering, then seal permanently. This sequence is non-negotiable.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why does the possum keep coming back after I seal the roof?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Re-entry after sealing almost always means a secondary entry point was missed. Brushtail possums know their territory and will test every possible entry point. Common missed entry points: damaged ridge capping, gaps at fascia-rafter junctions, terra cotta hip end tiles with deteriorated pointing, and subfloor vent covers. A thorough inspection before sealing identifies all entry points.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What is a possum one-way gate?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">A one-way gate is fitted over the possum's entry point. The possum can push out at night to forage but cannot push back in. After 2-4 nights, the possum accepts the loss of that entry and seeks alternative shelter. The entry point is then permanently sealed. One-way gates are recommended over trap-and-release for established territory animals because they avoid the stress of trapping and the challenge of releasing back into the same territory.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><div class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What is the difference between brushtail and ringtail possums?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-ans\">Brushtail possums are larger (up to 4.5kg) with a bushy tail and are the species found in roof voids. They cause the thumping and scrabbling noises at night. Ringtail possums are smaller (under 1kg) with a prehensile white-tipped tail and build leaf nests in garden shrubs. If the noise is inside the roof, it is a brushtail. If there is a football-sized leaf nest in a dense garden shrub, it is a ringtail.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:20px;display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap\" class=\"rv\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\" style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:var(--g);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px\">All Brisbane pests <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta\" aria-label=\"Book possum removal Brisbane\">\n  <div class=\"wrap cta-in\">\n    <div class=\"cta-txt\"><h2>Humane Possum Removal. One-Way Gates. Roof Exclusion. 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