Many possum problems in Nundah start with a tree. A gum, jacaranda or mango growing close to the house gives a possum a ladder straight up to the roof, and a branch reaching over the gutter makes the last step easy. Proofing the roof helps, but cutting off the climb is a good second line of defence. It is also one of the simplest jobs to add to a proofing visit.
A tree collar is a band of smooth sheet metal wrapped around the trunk, usually at about head height. Possums grip bark with their claws, and the smooth metal gives them nothing to hold onto, so they cannot climb past it. The collar is held on with springs or loose ties rather than nails driven tight, so the trunk can keep growing without the band cutting in.
The crew we book looks at which trees are close enough to the house to matter and whether each one can be reached from somewhere else, such as a fence, a shed roof or a neighbouring tree. A collar only helps if the tree cannot be reached another way, so this check comes first. Where a branch touches the roof, they will point it out so you can have it cut back. Collars are most useful as part of wider roof proofing rather than on their own.
- Trees near the house checked for climbing routes
- Smooth metal collars sized to each trunk
- Collars held with springs or loose ties
- Other routes from fences and sheds pointed out
- Upfront pricing before the visit is booked
Call 07 3543 7773 to book tree collar fitting at your Nundah home. We will ask about the trees and give you a price.
