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Schofields still has plenty of open paddocks and remnant tree lines between the newer estates, and possums use these corridors to move between what bushland is left and the rooftops of new homes. Once a possum finds a gap around a gable vent or roof flashing, it settles in and the thumping usually starts soon after dark. This page covers why possums turn up in Schofields roofs and how they get moved on properly.
Heavy footsteps or scratching not long after dark, often repeating near dawn, is the clearest sign. A musty smell over part of the ceiling and an obvious gap around a gable vent or roof flashing are also worth checking for.
A roof gives a possum shelter close to whatever tree cover remains between Schofields’ newer estates and older paddock land. Gaps around gable vents and flashing that were not sealed properly during construction make it easier for a possum to get into a new home than you might expect.
Possums are a protected native animal in New South Wales, so the process is about encouraging one to leave rather than forcing it out. That starts with confirming the entry point, then fitting a one way door so the possum can leave to feed but cannot get back in the same way.
A one way door only works once fitted while the possum is out feeding after dark. Checking for a joey is also part of the process, particularly in the cooler months, since separating a mother from her young by rushing things is worth avoiding.
Once the roof is clear, properly sealing gable vents and flashing gaps is what stops the next possum moving in. With so much of Schofields still being developed, it is worth checking these points again as surrounding land changes.
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They are territorial, and if a gap is not properly sealed, a possum will often keep using the same entry point.
No, sealing while a possum is still inside traps it, which usually leads to more damage and a worse smell.
They are around year round, with more activity through the cooler months and again during breeding season.
Yes, gaps around vents and roof flashing on new builds are common, and nearby remnant trees give possums an easy path in.
It moves to nearby tree cover or another roof close by, since possums generally stay within a small home range.
Possums are a protected species, so getting the roof properly checked to confirm the entry point is usually the more straightforward option.
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