Possum In House Roof

A possum is a large animal and it has no qualms relieving itself in your roof.

Possum in house roof.

We recently closed the areas where this possum was getting into our roof. Keep in mind that this is under our gutter an. The first thing to note here is that trapping possums requires a permit. Most councils have wire mesh possum traps you can rent.

Some other ways to deter them are. Remove the trap from the roof put it in an area of your house that is quiet and cool and cover it with an old towel or blanket to keep the light out. Permit is usually required to trap and or relocate a possum. Put the trap in the roof near the possum s access point and check it every morning.

Do not place climbing plants near or on the house especially not near the eaves areas. Cut back trees that are growing near you home so possums don t have easy access to your roof. Tree branches should be trimmed a minimum of 5 feet 1 5 m away from the roof. Research online the most effective ways to do this.

The subsequent liquid release will leave a mark as well as a pungent odour. Possum sprays nurseries hardware stores and supermarkets stock a range of possum deterrent sprays or you can make your own. You can also put spikes along fences to keep them from using these as a highway. Possums can sneak onto your roof if tree branches or other tall plants are positioned nearby.

If a possum is caught in your roof typical practice is to release it on your property at dusk. 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.