Possums

In their natural environment, possums usually live in tree hollows but with the loss of native bushland many of these natural homes have been destroyed. Being highly territorial, possums do not relocate easily and so they sometimes seek safe shelter in your roof.

If a possum has made its home in your roof visit the National Parks and Wildlife website for advice on how to get the possums to move to a new home.

Bats

One group of native mammals that is still seen regularly around the harbour, are bats, in particular Grey-headed Flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus). These large, sometimes noisy and much maligned bats can often be seen roosting in the Botanic Gardens, a site they have known to have occupied for over 100 years. Another smaller species of flying fox, the Little Red Flying-fox (Pteropus scapulatus), is also present in Sydney during some years.

For more information visit the Australian Museum Online.

Bees

If you have a swarm of bees on your property you can call the Bee Swarm Collection Hotline on 1900 925 222 for advice and assistance.  Further advice is also available on the Department of Primary Industry web site. Pest control companies can also remove bees for a fee.

If a swarm of bees are located on Council property we will arrange for their removal if they are causing a hazard to nearby residents. Please call our Customer Service Centre on 9391 7000 to report bees on Council property.