Pest Animals
Possums are a threatened species in South Australia and relocating or destroying possums is prohibited.
Council has Possum Trapping Cages available for hire for residents to trap and remove possums that have taken up residence in roof spaces. Before traps can be supplied, permit must be obtained from the Department Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR), Black Hill National Park at Maryvale Road, Athelstone. The permit will only authorise possums to be trapped and released within 50 metres of the residents property.
For current hire fees, refer to Council's Fees & Charges Schedule. Further inquiries can be directed to Council's Customer Service on 8366 9222.
For information about rat control please contact the Eastern Health Authority on 8132 3600 or via email on eha@eha.sa.gov.au
For information regarding snakes, please go to Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR).
If you discover a snake on your property you can contact the following businesses:
- Snake Away Services
0413 511 335
www.snake-away-services.websyte.com.au - Adelaide Snake Catchers Inc.
0413 635 373 - Adelaide Snake Catchers
0413 665 483
Please note that Council is not responsible for removal of snakes or any costs that may be involved by contacting private businesses.
Established pest or feral animals are introduced animals that severely impact our environment, economy and social amenity.
For information regarding introduced pests and feral animals or to report a pest animal, please go to Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).