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Possum Toxins
Control possums more effectively and humanely with our range of practical and innovative possum toxins.
Designed as a more environmentally friendly approach to possum control, our toxins provide a
much lower risk of secondary poisoning for non-target species.
Our range of toxins developed with potassium cyanide have unique features that specifically target possums while deterring native birds and other non-target species. They’re also faster-acting, resulting in a more humane outcome.
Important: You Need a Controlled Substance Licence (CSL)
You must hold a Controlled Substance Licence (CSL) to buy, store, and use these products.
We are required to sight and record the details of your CSL (and in some situations, your Approved Handler Certificate) before purchase.
For alternative options, view our range of possum toxins that don’t require a CSL.
How to Use Our Possum Toxins (CSL Required)
Our possum toxins are available in pellet and paste form and are designed for use in
possum bait stations
(except Cyanara 50 paste).
You can use:
Fixed bait stations – Heavy-duty plastic stations designed to hold pellets.
Bio Bag bait stations – Biodegradable bags containing pellets and non-toxic prefeed paste, stapled onto trees or posts.
Use a lure or prefeed to encourage possums to bait stations and toxic-bait sites.
Refer to each product’s
best practice document
for detailed guidance on correct usage.
Start by monitoring. Chew cards and tracking tunnels show which pests are present from their bite marks or footprints, so you don’t spend time and money controlling the wrong pest.
Traps are toxin-free and suit smaller areas, or places where pets and children are around. Toxins in bait stations cover larger areas more efficiently. Many programmes get the best results by using both.
Some toxins require a Controlled Substance Licence (CSL), and these are clearly marked on the product page. We must sight and record your licence before sale. Traps, lures, monitoring tools and many baits don’t need one.
Pests tend to travel along edges, so place them where you’ve seen signs of activity, such as fence lines, bush edges, tracks, streams and sheltered spots near food sources. Keep them out of reach of children, pets and livestock.
Prefeeding means putting out non-toxic bait before introducing toxin. It gets pests used to the taste and location, so they keep coming back, and that makes your control much more effective.
Check them regularly. Remove catches promptly, refresh bait and lures, and look for damage or debris that could stop them working.
When used correctly, following the label and Safety Data Sheet, our products are designed to keep the risk to native species and non-target animals low. Always use toxins in bait stations, display warning signs where required, and keep pets and livestock away from treated areas.
Yes. Most products come in larger quantities for farms, conservation groups and professional pest controllers. Contact our team for bulk orders or advice on the right products for your site.