If you can get into the roof you can put this nest box inside the roof and perhaps even place a bit of fruit in it.
Possum living in my roof.
Possums must be trapped humanely and released on the property where they were found within 150 m of the place where they were caught.
Look carefully for any gaps or holes around the eaves then wait until dark.
If a possum has taken up residence in your roof there are some simple humane things you can do to encourage them outdoors.
What to do if there s a possum in your roof possum boxes.
Put some fruit near it.
When you are sure the possum or possums are out of the roof block up the entry holes.
A possum is a large animal and it has no qualms relieving itself in your roof.
Other tell tale signs that a possum is living in your roof can be stains on a ceiling or drip marks down your walls caused by urine.
If you need some help encouraging the possum to live outside of your roof please contact one or a few of the following.
Your state environment department.
Buy or build a possum boxor two and put it in a sheltered spot in your garden at least 4 metres off the.
Possums moved outside of their home range typically die.
If a possum is living in your ceiling in nsw you can apply to the office of environment and heritage oeh for a licence to trap it.
The subsequent liquid release will leave a mark as well as a pungent odour.
The possum s should find the nest box and establish themselves there.
If you ve ever had a possum living above your ceiling you know they can be quite noisy fighting screeching and running along the roof.