ᐅ Martens in the roof insulation – what can I do about it?

Created on: 15 Jan 2021 08:46
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icandoit
Hello,

For a few days now, a marten has been causing trouble in my roof. In a roof junction, it managed to bend the metal sheet (which was probably installed carelessly).

How can I get it out again?

I closed the access point, and there was peace for a few days. But last night, I heard noises again. Now it probably can’t get out anymore.

It is likely between the plasterboard interior lining and the roof membrane, inside the insulation.

It’s obvious that it may have damaged the vapor barrier, insulation, and underlay membrane.

Does anyone have any ideas on what should be done?

Thank you.
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icandoit
29 Jan 2021 08:29
HausiKlausi schrieb:

Where do you actually release a marten afterwards? It probably doesn't help much to let it go just two streets away... Beyond the border?

The trap manufacturer recommends at least 25 km (15 miles) away. Ideally in a forest?

In forums, someone said you should give the marten to a disliked car dealer.

I’m in favor of option 1.
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icandoit
29 Jan 2021 08:34
Last night we provided some light for the marten. It was interesting to watch how the marten then took the egg.

Such cute little animals, yet they cause so much damage.
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icandoit
29 Jan 2021 09:08
Here is a picture from the surveillance camera.



Black and white forest image: A small furry animal is moving on rocky ground in the forest.
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ypg
29 Jan 2021 09:12
The problem is that martens are very territorial. They always return. Even the offspring want to visit their parental home again. That is why they come back.
Tolentino29 Jan 2021 10:15
How cute.
I truly believe that only a dog, or maybe cats or a ferret, can permanently keep the marten away here. It’s just too much effort for it with you.
Maybe also an African grey parrot. Those creatures can be quite nasty.
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ypg
29 Jan 2021 10:18
icandoit schrieb:

A nice observation of how the marten then took the egg.

I can’t see any reason for the marten to escape its enclosure or avoid it. Things are going well for it—plenty of protein and fat 😀