Rats And Possums In The Roof

Possums in my roof.

Rats and possums in the roof.

So you need to rehouse them nearby away from your roof ideally in a tree in your garden. It is also safe when it comes to possums it is fully enclosed so they can t get at the business end of the zapper. That factor also creates a distinctive possum smell which is easily recognised with a bit of experience. Rats and possums in particular are often found together.

As these possums are territorial removing one will not solve your problem as new possums will shortly move into the vacant territory. The most effective and humane way of killing rats is an electronic rat trap it zaps them and they die instantly so no dead rats in your roof has to be a good thing. Use a professional for effective rat removal. Trees and vines that overhang a roof need to be cut back from the roof line by at least two metres.

The rats move a lot quicker and its a lighter run. We also check for possums or other creatures nesting in roofs which could be affected by the bait and place the baits for the best effect. To a lesser extent we have found the culprit to be cats and on one occasion a fox. This will stop the possums and rats jumping the distance to the roof.

Birds rats and mice are other pests that infiltrate our roof spaces so pest control in melbourne is obviously a necessity. Brush tailed possums like to live in roof cavities. Their droppings tend to be scattered everywhere within a roof whereas possum droppings are usually found in small clusters often around their chosen sleeping place. Electricity and telephone cables that lead from the street to the house can also allow access onto the roof.

Rats mice and possums are the most common invaders but never rule out the possibility of birds. They are definately noisier and heavier. Build a possum box a possum box will give them all somewhere to live that isn t inside your ceiling. Possums will also feast on insects moths snails bird eggs baby birds and even rodents rats and mice.

If you need to get rid of a possum but don t want to go through all the hassle yourself give pesky possum pest control a call on 1300 767 786 to discuss your options. A relocated possum will not survive in a new territory. Tubing and or a disc needs to be placed on these wires. Rats and mice constantly move around except when nesting.

I thought there was someone walking through the house when we had a possum. We have had both possums and rats in our roof and you definately know when possums are there. It s not uncommon for multiple pests to be sharing the same roof space.