Having said that let s clear the air around a common confusion that most home owners have.
How to stop possums getting into your roof.
A possum can find its way into your roof space through a multitude of spots.
We strongly urge you to have possum control done at the hands of a professional to avoid any legal issues or getting clamped down with a fine of 5 000.
So far 1 year and we have not had a possum on the roof.
Often it may just be a rodent or wildcat.
Not all noises in the roof indicate a possum invasion.
You can also seal up any footing trim any trees or bridges and seal up your attic so they won t be on your roof.
You can get rid of possums on your roof by placing traps although this is not practical and dangerous.
A brown stain around any possible entry exit point is a good indicator that the hole is being used.
Guys i m not a fan of possums believing we have plenty of them here and that they will continue to multiply exponentially like rabbits.
Here we see a possum gain entry into a roof via moving some lead flashing.
Prevent possums from getting into your trash.
Firstly clench your fist and this will demonstrate the minimum size a possum will need to be able to force itself through a gap.
Install a one way door.
Get your electrician to slip it over the cable and secure with a cable tie on each end and two even spaced in the middle to stop it bulging open and allowing the possum to insert a paw there.
My answer is similar to the kiwis and put a bounty on their head and turn them into sweaters gloves and socks.
The first step to getting rid of possums from inside your ceiling is find out how they are getting into your home.
Possums in the.
If you get rid of them from your place they become someone else s problem.
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.
Securing side handles to stakes driven into the ground will prevent the trash bins from tipping over.
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.
As the attic is somewhere every possum would absolutely like to live especially pregnant adult frame possums.
This will usually be under the eaves or through a gap under your tiles.
You could also buy garbage cans with lids that have clamps to keep them on.
Keep the lid of your garbage cans closed by securing it with bungee cords chains ropes or weights.
