Natural bridges

These natural bridges offer ideal pathways and protection from predators and people for rodents and wildlife. Once on the building, they can investigate for structural vulnerabilities and potential entry points.

Common areas of vulnerability on the roof include:

• Gaps in soffits and soffit angles 
• Vulnerabilities around open chimneys 
• Plastic roof vents 
• Intersections of gutters and downspouts with the roof

How do I deter them from accessing my roof?

To deter wildlife and rodent access from using vegetation, it is important to address the following:

• Remove vegetation such as creepers/ivy from the side of your home to prevent harbourage and easy access
• Trim back overhanging branches at least 3ft from roof edge 
• Keep landscaping away from the edge of structures to prevent hiding spots for rodents/wildlife to work on accessing the building 
• Pest proof the structure to prevent entry using wildlife proof materials 
• Should you have wildlife already in the home, leave branches until any one-way door has been removed to allow animals exiting the roof to be able to climb off the building
•  Contact a wildlife professional today for the best way forward to ensure a permanent solution