Possums can sneak onto your roof if tree branches or other tall plants are positioned nearby.
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The ultrasonic possum deterrent is a great overall repelling device for possums especially outside.
You can also remove them manually using a snare pole but take cautions.
The subsequent liquid release will leave a mark as well as a pungent odour.
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To get rid of possums in the attic you should start with traps either by diy possum traps or commercial traps.
When you see the possum leaving the roof block the gap with wood or chicken mesh.
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.
Tree branches should be trimmed a minimum of 5 feet 1 5 m away from the roof.
How to get rid of possums remove any food sources cut back trees near your home use possum deterrents e g.
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.
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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 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.
A possum is a large animal and it has no qualms relieving itself in your roof.
Install a one way door.
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.
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.
Look carefully for any gaps or holes around the eaves then wait until dark.
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