Possum Trap Hire | Affordable Animal Trap Hire in Sydney

Looking for possum trap hire or cheap animal trap hire in Sydney that really works?
A1 Pest Control offers a much more affordable solution than Kennards — we charge just $25 per week, compared to $38 per day at Kennards, plus expensive freight charges!

✅ See one of our happy customers from Carlingford below:

Possum Trap Hire in Sydney, NSW

At A1 Pest Control, we provide reliable, humane possum traps and animal cages for hire throughout Sydney.

Key Features of Our Possum Trap Hire Service:

• Dimensions: 30cm (W) x 75cm (L) x 30cm (H)

• Weekly Hire Fee: $25 per week

• Deposit/Bond: $165 refundable if cage is returned in good condition

• Safety First: Always wear protective gloves when handling traps

• Humane Handling: Traps should be checked at least two hours after sunrise

• Proper Setup: Place traps on a flat surface, bait with appropriate food, and provide water

Bring $190 cash ($25 hire + $165 refundable bond) when collecting your trap.
Pickup from Bella Vista, Sydney — delivery available for a small fee.

📞 Call 0417 251 911 today to book your possum trap hire.

How to Set Up and Use Our Possum Traps

Setting Up Your Possum Trap:

1. Remove any cable ties keeping the trap closed.

2. Hold the handle and lift the lever to open the trap door.

3. Securely push down the rear door if needed (for bait/water).

4. Balance the holding catch on the trap door.

5. Test the footplate activation safely using a stick.

6. Place bait (NOT on the trip plate) near the back of the cage.

7. Set the trap on a flat surface along a possum’s known path.

👉 Tip: Cover the trap with foliage or a box to camouflage it.

Advantages of Using Our Possum Traps:

• Humane capture — No harm to animals

• Quick setup — No tools required

• Galvanised wire — Rust-resistant and durable

• Double-mesh bait area — For animal safety

• Shielded handles — For safe carrying

Watch How We Locate Possums in Warehouses

Important Legal Information

In NSW, possums are protected by law. You must have a licence to trap possums.

• Licence: Available free from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)

• Release: Within 150 metres of capture point at dusk, near a climbable structure (e.g., tree, tall fence)

Useful Resources:

• National Parks NSW

• NSW Environment

• 📞 Phone: 131 555

Possum Relocation Guide

After trapping the possum:

• Provide an alternative home (e.g., a nesting box 4m up a tree)

• Encourage relocation by placing the possum’s old nest materials inside

• Repel possums from roof cavities with quassia chips, camphor, or naphthalene

• Seal entry points at night once the possum has moved

Always confirm it’s a possum and not rodents using flour tracking methods.

Animal Traps for Sale – Sydney

Prefer to buy?
New cages available from $180 each — professional-grade, humane, and durable.
Same dimensions and quality as our hire traps!

Why Choose A1 Pest Control for Possum Trap Hire?

• ✅ Over 40 years’ experience in pest control

• ✅ Friendly, expert advice

• ✅ Humane, government-compliant traps

• ✅ Affordable, flexible hire options

• ✅ Fast pickup or delivery available

📞 Call Bruce now on 0417 251 911 or email bruce@a1pestcontrol.com.au for fast possum trap hire anywhere in Sydney!