In their regular habitat, possums live in hollowed out trees, but because there aren’t many natural hollowed out trees around anymore in suburban areas, they invade the ceilings of homes, may cause considerable damage to roofing and electrical wiring.
Proper possum control is obtained by not only blocking the obvious entry points but strengthening where they may get inside in the future.
One way exits are placed in the most common possum access points to allow the possums to leave the roof void while all other possible entries are sealed. Once the possums have vacated the ceiling void we then remove the one way exits and block the final openings.
In some rare circumstances, cages may also need to be used within the roof void. Caged possums are released on site in accordance with the conditions of our Wildlife Control Licence, recognizing that possums generally do not survive relocation.
The Peter the Possum Man comprehensive service includes:
- Checking all obvious entry holes, and proofing with suitable materials.
- Checking all ridge capping, particularly corner pieces, and cementing where necessary to ensure they are secure.
- Checking lower tiles adjacent to spouting, re-setting and cementing if required.
- Replacing broken tiles and re-nailing loose corrugated iron where appropriate.
- Checking of eaves, and proofing where necessary.
- Checking of gables, and re-pointing where necessary.
- Baiting for control of rats which often accompany an infestation of possums.
Permanently open areas such as sub-floors and chimneys are excluded.
Call Peter the possum man today and get rid of your pest possum problem!
