In many homes the possum does not climb the wall. It climbs a tree next to the house and steps across a branch onto the roof. That is why possum tree guards can make such a difference in leafy suburbs like St Lucia, where old gums, figs and mango trees often grow right up against the eaves.
A tree guard is a smooth band of metal fitted around the trunk at a height a possum cannot jump past. Possums cannot grip the smooth surface, so they cannot climb up to the branches that reach your roof. The crew we book measures the trunk, fits the guard at the right height and checks that no other branch, fence or wire gives the possum a way around it.
- Guards cut to suit each trunk size
- Fitted at a height possums cannot jump past
- Fitted so the trunk can still grow
- Check for fences, wires and other trees that bypass the guard
- Advice on branches that should be trimmed back from the roof
Tree guards only work if the tree is the only way onto the roof. If branches from a second tree touch the roof, or a fence runs right to the gutter, the possum will use that instead. The crew will tell you what else needs to happen, which may include trimming by an arborist.
Guards are often fitted after a possum has been taken out of the roof and the entry points have been sealed, as an extra layer that keeps possums in the garden and off the house. We give you upfront pricing based on the number and size of the trees. To book possum tree guards in St Lucia, call 07 3543 7768 and we will line up a local crew.
