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This depends on your roof type and our technician's assessment. Properties with colorbond, corrugated iron, or slate roofs typically require access via a manhole for the initial inspection. Flat roofs may not need internal access. Our technician will advise you during the initial visit if access is needed. Not all follow-up visits require internal access.

Possums are nocturnal and make loud thumping noises, screeching, and disturbing calls at night. Rats also make noise but tend to scamper and gnaw on wood surfaces. Without a proper inspection, it can be difficult to distinguish between them just by sound. You may even have both. Our professional inspection will identify exactly what's in your roof.

Possums only need a gap the size of a golf ball to squeeze through, while rats can access through even smaller openings. This is why professional proofing can effectively block possums, but rats typically require baiting treatment. Our team will identify all entry points and seal them properly.

Yes, they can cause significant damage. Both possums and rats may chew through electrical wires, creating fire hazards. If they nest on insulation, constant urination can damage it and require replacement. Urine may also seep through and damage your ceiling. Early intervention prevents costly repairs.

Possums prefer sleeping in wall cavities during the day because they're warmer and darker than roof spaces. Rats also travel through wall cavities as they move between floors. This is normal behavior, and our treatment addresses both roof and wall access points.

Possums need to leave your roof voluntarily - they may not leave every night depending on when they last needed food. Our treatment requires our technician to return every 3-4 days to monitor progress and ensure they've left. For rats and mice, they're cautious of new things, so bait may not be touched for at least 3 days. Significant noise reduction typically takes 3 weeks, and noises may temporarily worsen before improving.

The duration of odour depends on the season. In summer or warmer weather, the smell lasts longer. A possum's odour can linger for 6-8 weeks, while a rat's odour typically lasts up to 4 weeks. In winter, roofs don't heat up as much, so odours are less intense. We can help address this if it occurs.

Since possums cannot be relocated off your property, they'll try to find alternative ways back into your roof, including through open subfloors and wall cavities. Rats can also access roofs this way. Proper subfloor security requires strong aviary-type mesh around the perimeter, dug at least two inches into the ground. Chicken wire is too flimsy - possums will push through it.

Trees and vines overhanging your roof need to be cut back at least two metres from the roof line to prevent possums and rats from jumping onto it. Electricity and telephone cables from the street to your house can also provide access. These wires need protective tubing or discs installed by a qualified electrical tradesperson.

Possums are protected by Victorian and South Australian Governments and cannot be relocated. They may be removed from nests in your roof but must be released within 50 metres of where they were trapped. This is why professional proofing and exclusion methods are essential for permanent removal.