Look carefully for any gaps or holes around the eaves then wait until dark.
Possum in roof.
Depending on the policy in your state it may be possible to have the possum relocated to another area but this is only ever done as a last resort.
Possums are territorial and if you hear noises of possums in the roof for the first time chances are that it s a young possum which has taken up residence.
When you see the possum.
Emma s research heard residents speak about the thump thump thump of possums walking across the ceiling.
This will probably be under the eaves and perhaps close to a tree or bush that rests against the house and provides access.
Buy or build a possum boxor two and put it in a sheltered spot in your garden at least 4 metres off the.
A possum in the roof is usually a brushtail possum although occasionally ringtails may take up residence.
Tree branches should be trimmed a minimum of 5 feet 1 5 m away from the roof.
How to get rid of possums.
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.
A possum in the roof.
What could be making all this noise.
Sprays spikes and spotlights.
Permit is usually required to trap and or relocate a possum.
Possums in my roof you may be hearing noises you may even be think i ve got possums in my roof or something scratching in the walls or even just chewing somewhere and you can t be sure you know where.
Firstly find out where the possum is entering your roof.
What to do if there s a possum in your roof possum boxes.
If a possum is caught in your roof typical practice is to release it on your property at dusk.
In fact our clients often compare a possum moving inside the roof to that of an elephant thumping around.
Build a possum box.
People who share their homes with possums describe hearing them walking around the roof cavity.
Remove any food sources.
Trap the possums and seal up entry points.
Possums can sneak onto your roof if tree branches or other tall plants are positioned nearby.
Cut back trees near your home.
Use possum deterrents e g.
Possums will not usually run in the roof space.
If this is the case it s not the end of the world because it hasn t had a chance to get too used to the area in your roof.