Possum urine has a strong, sharp smell that can spread into bedrooms, hallways and wardrobes below the roof space. It is often worst on humid nights and after rain, when the dampness brings the smell out again. Even after the possum has gone, the odour can hang around for weeks if the source is not dealt with.
The crew we book starts by finding the spots where the possum slept and toileted. These are usually close to the entry point or in a warm corner above a ceiling light or hot water system. They remove soiled material first, because no spray can hide a smell while the source is still there. Then they apply an odour treatment made for animal urine to the timber, ceiling boards and surrounding insulation.
Homes in Mount Gravatt with low-pitched roofs can be hard to reach in the corners, so the crew may use a sprayer with a long wand to get the treatment where it needs to go. They keep the treatment to the roof space and tell you how long to keep the manhole closed. Opening a window in the rooms below for a day or two also helps. Most homes notice the smell fading over the next few days as the area dries.
- A search for the main urine and nesting spots
- Soiled insulation and droppings removed
- Odour treatment applied to the affected area
- Advice on airing the rooms below
- Upfront pricing before the visit
Odour treatment works well alongside droppings and urine cleanup and dead animal removal. If a possum smell is lingering in your home in Mount Gravatt, call 07 3543 7764 to book possum odour treatment.
