The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial native to North America, where they thrive in wooded and suburban areas east of the Rocky Mountains. Opossums pose very little danger to people. In fact, opossums can provide several benefits.

These nocturnal marsupials opportunistic ominovres. They eat almost anything including garbage, roadkill, rotten fruit, grass, insects, ticks, rodents, and snakes. Opossums become a nuisance when they enter homes or damage gardens.

Opossums habor parasites like ticks and fleas and host the microorganism that causes Equine Protozoan Myeloencephalities. Opossums have a lower body temperature that other mammals so they do not carry rabies. Opossums can host diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, relapsing fever, tularemia, spotted fever, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, trichomoniasis, and Chagas disease.

Signs of Opossum Problem

The Critter Control wildlife technician will thoroughly check all potential areas for an opossum den. Opossums’ natural den sites include tree cavities, brush piles, or rock crevices. They will also use other animals’ burrows or abandoned squirrel nests. On your property, an opossum will den under a shed or porch, in an attic or crawlspace, or inside your garage. Opossums are not strong enough to create their own entrances like raccoons.

You might not always see an opossum because they are nocturnal. Typical signs of an opossum include opossum tracks and droppings. You might hear or smell an opossum before you see one.

Opossums can make sounds like clicking, growling, and hissing. Opossums also secrete a fluid that smells mildly like a skunk.

Opossum Removal

Opossums are not especially fast or strong. They are caught in a cage trap. Securing areas under sheds and porches with galvanized steel hardware cloth will keep opossums from denning sites. One-way doors can also get rid of opossums from your home.

Opossum Control

There are no effective opossum repellents or frightening devices. The most effective opossum control is to remove resources for food, shelter and water. Habitat modifications such as securing garbage cans, clearing brush piles, removing woodpiles, bringing pet food inside, securing birdfeeds, and cleaning up any fruit or vegetables from gardens.

 

 

 

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Opossums under your house, deck, or in your crawl space? Those scents and sounds may well be an opossum. They are often considered nuisance animals. We trap and remove opossums. Call your local Critter Control office today at 1 800-CRITTER for effective opossum removal and exclusion services.

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Andy
3/15/2024
Reliable and helpful. Raymond was so nice to me and pleasant today. I’ve been with you guys a long time. No complaints!
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3/15/2024
They did what they said they would do. Price was fair and their service was outstanding. I couldn’t have been happier with the technicians they sent out or the people I spoke to over the phone. Quality people all around and a company that stands behind their word.
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3/14/2024
Taylor did a fantastic job. She was very patient since I had to move my van out of the garage for her. I just hadn't gotten around to doing that.
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3/13/2024
They have saved me from both raccoons and squirrels. Very convenient and easy to work with. I hope I don't have to call them again (because I hope I never have another wild animal problem again). However, if I do, I can rest easy knowing where to find professionals who know their stuff.
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3/12/2024
Critter Control performed a very thorough examination of our house and identified animal entry points and the type of critters that frequent our home. They fully explained the remediation plan for our home including scheduled follow up visits. We feel comfortable that this company will eliminate our critter problem once and for all.
LaNita
3/12/2024
Very responsive and responsible. After my services were completed, I called and reported "Something is trying to get in". They put up "Grace Trapping" for another week. So happy they did because they trapped a possum, and I have not heard anything since. Very polite staff on the phone. No pressure. Understanding about the stress. I'd recommend them to anyone who has critters in their attic or home!
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3/9/2024
Curt was very professional and prompt to my house within 15 min and safely and humanely removed the muskrat from my window well. Highly recommend!!
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3/9/2024
Called about a bird stuck in my vents. They arrived within an hour and were able to get it out. They also set up preventative measures for us. Reasonably priced, would definitely use them again for future critters.
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3/8/2024
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