Possums in Eatons Hill cause trouble outside the house too. They strip citrus and stone fruit, chew roses and new growth, dig in pot plants and leave droppings across decks and outdoor tables. Brushtails also run across roofs at night on their way between trees. Possum deterrents make your yard and roof less inviting so they spend less time around your home. We give you an upfront price and book a local crew to set them up.
The crew we book walks the yard with you to see where possums are feeding, climbing and resting, and where they are getting onto the roof. They also look at bins, pet food and fallen fruit that draw possums in. Then they suggest a mix of deterrents to suit your garden and how you use it. The aim is to make the area less appealing, not to harm anything. Options may include:
- Motion-sensor lights over decks and fruit trees
- Motion-sensor sprinklers in garden beds
- Netting over fruit trees and veggie patches
- Scent-based sprays on plants possums target
- Clearing easy climbing routes near the house
Deterrents tend to work well when the roof is sealed and nearby trees are guarded, because possums then have fewer reasons to hang around. Scent sprays need reapplying every so often, especially after heavy rain, and the crew will show you how to do it yourself. Lights and sprinklers need power or a tap nearby, which the crew checks on the day.
Possum deterrents are booked for homes across Eatons Hill and the nearby suburbs. Call 07 3543 7771, tell us what the possums are damaging and where, and we will give you an upfront price and a time for the crew to come out.
