To get rid of possums in the attic you should start with traps either by diy possum traps or commercial traps.
Possum stuck in roof.
Do not place climbing plants near or on the house especially not near the eaves areas.
The subsequent liquid release will leave a mark as well as a pungent odour.
For the confined roof space often with beams interrupting the ultrasonic beam the roof off possum removal device is highly recommended as this unit has a strobe light that comes on at night time.
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Possums can sneak onto your roof if tree branches or other tall plants are positioned nearby.
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.
Install a one way door.
A possum is a large animal and it has no qualms relieving itself in your roof.
These hidden animals make themselves known to their human housemates as they run across the ceiling.
Sprays spikes and spotlights build a possum box trap the possums and seal up entry points.
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.
You can also remove them manually using a snare pole but take cautions.
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How to get rid of possums remove any food sources cut back trees near your home use possum deterrents e g.
When you see the possum leaving the roof block the gap with wood or chicken mesh.
How i removed a possum from my roof in a humane and cheap way south australia duration.
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.
Using traps are the easiest way to get rid of them and you can use the 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.
Tree branches should be trimmed a minimum of 5 feet 1 5 m away from the roof.