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

Created on: 15 Jan 2021 08:46
I
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.
I
icandoit
29 Jan 2021 10:28
ypg schrieb:

The problem is: martens are very territorial. They always come back. Even the young want to return to their birthplace. That’s why they keep coming.
I understand that. I just want to use the absence to close the hole in the roof. You don’t want to trap the marten and let it starve. 😉
I
icandoit
29 Jan 2021 10:34
Tolentino schrieb:

maybe cats

The neighbor’s free-roaming cats and the marten occasionally have conflicts. So far, neither has managed to drive the other away.
Tolentino29 Jan 2021 10:38
Yes, they are tough. I just read again. Natural predators are actually only birds of prey. So you somehow need to attract a hawk or something similar to build its nest on your property.
I
icandoit
29 Jan 2021 10:39
ypg schrieb:

I wouldn't see any reason for the marten to escape from its artificial housing or to avoid it. Things are going well for it—lots of proteins and fats 😀
You catch mice with bacon. 😉
I
icandoit
14 Feb 2021 09:07
Update:
The marten is out of the roof. After we had snow, I was able to see when it left. Then I closed the access point. Now there has been no activity for over 10 days. No more signs on the roof and no more noises.

The trap hasn’t worked so far. Somehow the marten always avoids the trap by a wide margin. 😡

I have now made peace with the marten.
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ypg
14 Feb 2021 10:18
I’ve heard that they keep coming back. They regenerate and fight their way through the barrier to get back to their home.