What happens in the garden has a big effect on possums in the roof. Fruit trees, overhanging branches and pet food left out at night all draw possums close to the house. Garden possum deterrents are about making your yard less inviting and the roof harder to reach. We book this work across Kallangur, usually alongside removal or roof proofing.
The crew we book walks the yard and looks at how possums are moving around. They look for trees that touch the roof, fences and pergolas that lead to the gutter, and fruit trees that are drawing possums in. Depending on what they find, they can fit smooth collars around tree trunks so possums cannot climb them, net fruit trees, and suggest where lights or motion sensors might help. Branches that reach the roof can be marked for trimming so there is a clear gap of about a metre.
Deterrents are a support, not a fix on their own. A possum that has already moved into the roof will not leave because of a trunk collar. But once the roof is sealed, making the garden less inviting means fewer possums testing the roof line each night.
- Walk through the yard to spot possum routes
- Trunk collars fitted to climbing trees
- Advice on netting fruit trees
- Branches and vines near the roof pointed out
- Tips on food, compost and pet bowls
If you have a big garden in Kallangur with mature trees, this is a good way to cut down on repeat visits from possums. The crew can do it on the same visit as roof proofing. Call 07 3543 7773 to book and we will give you upfront pricing.
