These hidden animals make themselves known to their human housemates as they run across the ceiling.
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Install a one way door.
Sprays spikes and spotlights build a possum box trap the possums and seal up entry points.
The ultrasonic possum deterrent is a great overall repelling device for possums especially outside.
Tree branches should be trimmed a minimum of 5 feet 1 5 m away from the roof.
When you see the possum leaving the roof block the gap with wood or chicken mesh.
Using traps are the easiest way to get rid of them and you can use the traps.
If they are getting into your roof sleeping on top of your roof under solar panels or in open gable areas give us a call and we can give you a quote to block off the areas and change the reason for the possums to regularly visit your house.
How to get rid of possums remove any food sources cut back trees near your home use possum deterrents e g.
To get rid of possums in the attic you should start with traps either by diy possum traps or commercial traps.
In fact one study of possums in urban tasmania found that 87 of their visits to dens were associated with buildings mostly older houses while 45 of den visits were to roof cavities.
A possum is a large animal and it has no qualms relieving itself in your roof.
Other tell tale signs that a possum is living in your roof can be stains on a ceiling or drip marks down your walls caused by urine.
How i removed a possum from my roof in a humane and cheap way south australia duration.
Possums will only be on your roof regularly for three reasons they are living in your roof they are living on your roof or they are using your roof to get from a to b.
Possums can sneak onto your roof if tree branches or other tall plants are positioned nearby.
Do not place climbing plants near or on the house especially not near the eaves areas.
You can also remove them manually using a snare pole but take cautions.
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If you re struggling to see when your possums are leaving the roof or concerned that one will be left behind and become trapped a pest controller will be able to advise on how to install a one way door that will let the possums out but not back in.
