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When possums take shelter in roofs, ceiling cavities or other areas around a property, professional relocation can help resolve the issue while taking the animal’s welfare into consideration. Possum relocation involves assessing the situation, identifying where the possum is sheltering and using an appropriate approach to move the animal from an unsuitable location while reducing the likelihood of it returning.
Possums may enter roof spaces and other sheltered areas when they are looking for a safe place to rest or raise young. Relocating a possum requires more than simply moving the animal away from the property. The surrounding environment, possible entry points and whether dependent young are present should be considered before exclusion work is carried out.
✓ Possums sheltering inside roof or ceiling spaces.
✓ Possums repeatedly returning to the same property.
✓ Noises and movement during the night.
✓ Identification of the possum’s shelter and access points.
✓ Assessment of the surrounding property and habitat.
✓ Appropriate possum relocation solutions.
✓ Follow-up exclusion and proofing where required.
✓ Practical measures to help prevent repeat roof access.
Possums can adapt well to urban environments and may use roofs, trees, sheds and other structures as shelter. When their chosen location creates ongoing problems for homeowners, professional assessment can help determine the most appropriate solution.
✓ Possum living inside a roof cavity.
✓ Repeated nighttime activity around the property.
✓ Possum using an unsuitable shelter close to the home.
✓ Damage or disturbance caused by roof access.
✓ Ongoing noise from ceiling or roof spaces.
✓ Need to prevent the possum from returning to the same location.
Before relocation, the situation should be assessed carefully. We identify where the possum is sheltering, inspect potential entry and exit points and consider whether young possums may be present.
This assessment helps determine the most appropriate course of action while reducing the risk of leaving an animal trapped inside a roof space or separating dependent young from their mother.
Relocation should be combined with appropriate exclusion where necessary. Simply moving a possum away without addressing the original access point may result in the animal, or another possum, returning to the property.
After the possum has safely left the affected area, suitable entry points can be addressed to reduce the likelihood of future access. This may include roof, eave or other openings that provide access to sheltered spaces.
✓ Focus on responsible and humane possum management.
✓ Careful assessment before relocation.
✓ Identification of potential roof access points.
✓ Consideration of possum shelter and surrounding habitat.
✓ Practical exclusion and prevention options.
✓ Suitable solutions for residential properties across Melbourne.
If a possum has moved into your roof, ceiling or another unsuitable area, professional relocation can help address the problem while taking appropriate care of the animal.
Contact us today to arrange a possum relocation assessment in Melbourne.
