A possum exclusion door is one of the main ways the crew gets a possum out of a roof space across Hendra without trapping it inside. Once the main entry point has been found, a small door is fitted over that gap, letting the possum push through to leave in the evening while stopping it from pushing back in the same way once it is out. This method also means the crew does not need to enter the roof space directly to finish the job.
Placement matters more than anything else, so the crew spends time working out which gap is genuinely the main route in and out, rather than assuming it is the loudest part of the ceiling. Worn edges, droppings or fur caught on the timber are usually the clearest sign of which opening is actually in use. The crew also checks nearby gaps at the same time in case there is a second entry point being used less often. Droppings and fur near the opening also give a rough idea of how long the possum has been using that particular entry point.
Once the door is fitted, it stays in place for a short stretch so the possum has time to leave under its own steam. The crew then returns to confirm the roof space in Hendra is clear before taking the door down and sealing that gap along with anything else found on the first visit.
- Confirms the main entry point before the door goes on
- Lets the possum leave without being able to return
- Left in place for a short period before a second visit
- Return visit to confirm the roof space is clear
- A price given before the door is fitted
To book possum exclusion doors in Hendra, call 07 3543 7772.
