Possums in your roof

In their natural environment, possums usually live in tree hollows but with the loss of native bushland many of these natural homes have been destroyed. Being highly territorial, possums do not relocate easily and so they sometimes seek safe shelter in your roof.
If a possum has made its home in your roof, follow these steps to remove the possum and ensure that it does not return.
1. Provide an alternative home for the possum by constructing or purchasing a sturdy weatherproof possum-house.
2. Where possible, get inside your roof and locate the possum’s nest. The nest, which has the scent of the possum, should be placed in the new possum-house to encourage the possum to its new home.
3. Securely fix the possum-box to a tree in or near your yard. Place it at least 4 metres (12 feet) from the ground so the possum will be out of reach of domestic cats and dogs.
4. To encourage the possum to investigate its new home, put half an apple or banana in or near the possum-house.
5. Trim any branches that overhang the roof to remove access to your roof.
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