🐾 Opossum Facts

  • Opossums are North America's only native marsupial.

  • They are generally non-aggressive and prefer to avoid confrontation.

  • Female opossums carry their babies in a pouch before the young ride on their backs.

  • Opossums help control insects, snails, and small rodents.

  • They commonly den beneath decks, porches, sheds, and crawlspaces.

  • When threatened, they may "play dead" as a defense mechanism.

Opossum Removal

Signs of an Opossum Problem

  • Scratching or shuffling noises at night

  • Opossums living under decks, porches, sheds, or crawlspaces

  • Disturbed insulation or nesting materials

  • Foul odors from droppings or a deceased animal

  • Tracks or droppings around your property

  • Pet food disappearing overnight

Why Opossums Choose Your Property

Opossums look for dark, quiet places that provide shelter from predators and the weather. Crawlspaces, decks, porches, sheds, and garages offer the perfect place to rest, especially during colder months or when a mother is raising her young.

Our Humane Removal Process

  • Thorough property inspection

  • Locate active den sites

  • Safely and humanely remove the opossum

  • Reunite mothers with babies whenever possible

  • Confirm the area is animal-free

  • Recommend preventative measures

Crawlspace Inspections

Our technicians inspect your crawlspace for:

  • Animal activity

  • Entry points

  • Damage to insulation or vapor barriers

  • Droppings and nesting materials

  • Moisture issues that may attract wildlife

Exclusion Services

Once the opossums have been removed, we help keep them from returning by:

  • Sealing entry points

  • Installing wildlife barriers around decks and sheds

  • Securing crawlspace vents

  • Repairing damaged access points

  • Offering recommendations to reduce attractants around your property

Frequently Asked Questions

Are opossums dangerous?
Opossums are generally non-aggressive and prefer to avoid people, but they may hiss or bare their teeth if they feel threatened.

Can an opossum damage my home?
Yes. Opossums can tear insulation, create nesting areas, leave droppings, and damage crawlspaces or areas beneath decks and sheds.

What if there are baby opossums?
If babies are present, we use humane methods and make every effort to keep the family together whenever possible.

How do I keep opossums from coming back?
Removing attractants and professionally sealing entry points are the best ways to prevent future problems.


Our Approach

  • Thorough property inspection

  • Locate den and nesting areas

  • Humane opossum removal

  • Safe removal of mothers and babies when present

  • Seal entry points

  • Install exclusion barriers where needed

  • Clean and sanitize affected areas if needed

  • Help prevent future wildlife activity