Pestro Possum Removal – Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll usually hear them before you see them. If you’re hearing heavy thumping or scratching at night—especially around sunset and sunrise—that’s a big clue. You might also notice nasty stains on your ceiling or a strong, musky smell. It’s always best to get a local out to have a proper look for you.

Most of the time, we can have your home quiet again in about **1 to 3 days**. This gives us time to find where they’re getting in, move them on gently, and seal up the holes so they can’t come straight back.

We sure can. We offer **same-day help across Brisbane**. If it’s an emergency, just give us a call and we’ll treat it as a priority to get your home secure as fast as possible.

We handle the whole lot: humane removal, sealing up entry points, cleaning out roof spaces, and even installing nesting boxes in your trees so the animals have a better place to stay than your roof.

Actually, no. Possums are protected in Queensland, and the law is very strict about how they’re handled. You need a specific authorization to move them, and they have to be released very close to where they were caught. We’re fully professional and know the rules to the letter, so we keep both you and the animals on the right side of the law.

The law says we have to release them within 50 meters of your house. Our goal is to find a safe, natural spot nearby. We often suggest installing a possum box in a tree to give them a cozy new home so they don’t feel the need to try and get back into yours.

It depends on the job—how many entry points we need to seal and how much cleanup is required. We’re always upfront with our pricing and will give you a clear, honest quote before we start any work. No hidden surprises here.