If they are nesting on the insulation in the roof this can become damaged through constant urination and will require replacing.
Is it a possum or rat in my roof.
Rodents are hard to prevent getting in but we do have ways.
Most councils have wire mesh possum traps you can rent.
A possum is a large animal and it has no qualms relieving itself in your roof.
Urine may also seep through and damage your ceiling.
It s usually a possum or rodents.
Put the trap in the roof near the possum s access point and check it every morning.
Other tell tale signs that a possum is living in your roof can be stains on a ceiling or drip marks down your walls caused by urine.
That factor also creates a distinctive possum smell which is easily recognised with a bit of experience.
It is also safe when it comes to possums it is fully enclosed so they can t get at the business end of the zapper.
Determine what it actually is.
See how to determine what s making the noise in the roof.
This often means getting up on the roof and having a look.
Unlike rats and mice they produce a large volume of urine so stains on a ceiling will usually indicate possums.
So it is common to be mistaken.
The first thing to note here is that trapping possums requires a permit.
If you catch a possum you must release it within 24 hours and it must be at night.
The most effective and humane way of killing rats is an electronic rat trap it zaps them and they die instantly so no dead rats in your roof has to be a good thing.
Rats and mice constantly move around except when nesting.
Possums and rats can cause damage in the roof by eating through electrical wires.