How i removed a possum from my roof in a humane and cheap way south australia duration.
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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.
Do not place climbing plants near or on the house especially not near the eaves areas.
Tree branches should be trimmed a minimum of 5 feet 1 5 m away from the roof.
To get rid of possums in the attic you should start with traps either by diy possum traps or commercial traps.
The subsequent liquid release will leave a mark as well as a pungent odour.
The ultrasonic possum deterrent is a great overall repelling device for possums especially outside.
Using traps are the easiest way to get rid of them and you can use the traps.
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Install a one way door.
When you see the possum leaving the roof block the gap with wood or chicken mesh.
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.
How to get rid of possums remove any food sources cut back trees near your home use possum deterrents e g.
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.
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.
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You can also remove them manually using a snare pole but take cautions.
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.
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.