Possum In Roof Space

Live holding traps capture possums without hurting or killing them.

Possum in roof space.

If a possum is caught in your roof typical practice is to release it on your property at dusk. When you see the possum. Get a live holding trap from a big box home improvement store or from an online retailer. If you currently have possums in the roof here are some ways to help deter them.

Possums in the roof the reason why possums move in to our roof spaces is because of the lack of holes in their habitat. You see the common brushtail possum utilises tree hollows for resting and also for nesting during the day. 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. What to do if there s a possum in your roof possum boxes.

A sydney study found that as many as 67 of people whose properties were visited by possums heard possum activity on or in roof cavities while 58 reported possums living in these spaces. 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. They can also leave behind the foul stench of urine and brown stains of secretion from their glands which they use to mark their territory. In fact our clients often compare a possum moving inside the roof to that of an elephant thumping around.

We recently closed the areas where this possum was getting into our roof. If you ve ever had a possum living above your ceiling you know they can be quite noisy fighting screeching and running along the roof. Possums will not usually run in the roof space. Buy or build a possum boxor two and put it in a sheltered spot in your garden at least 4 metres off the.

If you have possums in your crawlspaces such as your roof or under your house you may need to physically remove them. Get a live holding cage trap. Look carefully for any gaps or holes around the eaves then wait until dark.