Most possums reach a roof from a tree, a fence, a power line or a trellis. In Manly, big old trees overhang many backyards, and a possum can step straight from a branch onto the gutter. Garden deterrents make that climb harder, which helps the proofing on the roof do its job. They also cut down the late-night running along gutters and fences that keeps many households awake even when the roof itself is sealed.
The crew we book looks at how the possum has been getting up. They check trees close to the house for scratch marks, look at fences and trellis that run near the eaves, and point out where branches sit within reach of the roof. Then they talk you through the options that suit your yard and your budget.
- Smooth metal collars around tree trunks near the house
- Tips on which branches to cut back from the roof
- Blocking the climb from fences and trellis to the gutter
- Sensor lights near common crossing points
- Mesh around the base of pergola posts
Tree collars only help on trees that a possum cannot reach by jumping from another tree or a fence, so the crew will tell you if a collar is worth it or if cutting back is the better option. For large trees, or branches close to power lines, you may need an arborist or your power company rather than the crew.
These changes are small, but they add up, especially on bayside blocks with big mango or fig trees near the house. To book a garden deterrent visit in Manly, or add it to a possum removal job, call 07 3543 7769.
