Many possums reach the roof by climbing a tree next to the house and stepping across onto the gutter. A tree guard is a smooth metal collar wrapped around the trunk, high enough that a possum cannot jump over it and wide enough that it cannot grip past it. We book a nearby independent crew to fit tree guards at homes in Indooroopilly, with upfront pricing given on the phone.
The crew we book looks at which trees give a possum a path to the roof. A guard only works if the tree has no other way up, so they check for branches that touch fences, walls or other trees. If a branch hangs over the gutter, the guard will not help on its own, and they will point out that the branch needs trimming back.
Guards are sized to the trunk and attached so they can be loosened as the tree grows. They suit gums, jacarandas, mangoes and most other garden trees. On fruit trees, they also help keep possums off the crop. Palms and trees with thin trunks can be harder to guard, and the crew will tell you if a guard is not the right fit.
- Checks of trees close to the house
- Metal collars sized to each trunk
- Fixings that can be loosened as trees grow
- Advice on branches over the gutter
Tree guards do the most good as part of wider proofing, alongside sealed roof gaps and meshed eaves. Indooroopilly has plenty of big trees close to homes, so guards are a simple way to cut off the easy routes. Call 07 3543 7772 to book a crew to fit tree guards at your place.
