Once a roof is sealed, possums often keep visiting the garden and walking the roof at night looking for a new way in. A possum that has been shut out of a roof will often come back for a few nights to check. Deterrents make your home less inviting, so they are more likely to move on. We book local crews who fit deterrents on homes across Bulimba, usually alongside proofing work.
The crew we book looks at how possums are reaching the roof. Common routes are fences, downpipes, pergolas, balconies and trees that grow close to the house. They look for scratch marks and worn paint, which show the paths used most often. They then suggest deterrents that suit those spots. Options can include:
- Motion-sensor lights aimed at the main climbing routes
- Smooth collars fitted around downpipes and posts
- Deterrent strips along fence tops and pergola beams
- Odour-based deterrent sprays applied around the roof line
- Advice on keeping pet food and fallen fruit away from the house
Deterrents work together with proofing, not instead of it. If a gap into the roof is still open, a hungry possum will usually find it. That is why the crew checks the roof line first and makes sure the entry points are closed before fitting deterrents. Deterrents also help when a neighbour's roof is the problem and possums pass through your yard every night.
Homes in Bulimba with big mango, fig or frangipani trees, or houses that back onto parks and the river, tend to get more visits. The crew can walk you through the options for your block. To book, call 07 3543 7770 and we will give you an upfront price and a time.
