Using traps are the easiest way to get rid of them and you can use the traps.
How to kill a possum in your roof.
Cleaning the location includes the removal of unnecessary litter and garbage.
Place a clove of crushed garlic in any area that you want neighborhood possums to avoid.
Being woken up early in the morning by an elephant on the roof can be very disruptive and annoying.
Energex does not like things put on the powerlines so this is not an option but it is not necessary anyway as there is a better and safer way.
Put the trap in the roof near the possum s access point and check it every morning.
Place one of these containers in every area where possums gather.
10 home remedies to get rid of them.
Place a rag inside the ammonia and bring one end up through a hole cut into the lid.
Another option is to patch up the hole during the day and set a trap inside the roof to catch the possum so you can then set it free on the outside.
Cut down long branches of trees.
One should put all the unnecessary junk.
The rag will act as a wick to disperse the fumes.
Remove the trap from the roof put it in an area of your house that is quiet and cool and cover it with an old towel or blanket to keep the light out.
We get many calls asking for devices to be put on powerlines to stop possums getting on to a roof.
You can also remove them manually using a snare pole but take cautions.
Red apples are a good choice for trap bait.