Opossum Removal

Why Get Opossums Professionally Removed?

Professionals possess extensive knowledge about opossum behavior and habits, allowing them to locate and remove them. They can correctly identify the presence of opossums and distinguish them from similar pests like rats or raccoons. Safety is a significant concern, as opossums can be aggressive when cornered and may carry diseases such as leptospirosis or parasites like fleas and ticks. Professionals are trained to handle them safely, using the right tools and protective gear to ensure their safety and the humane treatment of the animal.

Professionals employ effective and humane methods, including live trapping and safe relocation to suitable habitats far from residential areas, ensuring the animals do not return. Additionally, experts can identify and seal entry points to prevent future infestations and advise on maintaining a pest-free environment, such as securing garbage cans and removing food sources.

Understanding Opossums

Appearance and Behavior:

• Opossums have a white to greyish body, a pointed face, and a long, hairless, prehensile tail.
• They are typically about the size of a domestic cat, weighing between 4 to 14 pounds.
• Opossums are nocturnal and solitary animals, often seen at night searching for food.

Common Signs of Opossum Activity:

• Noise: Scratching, scurrying, or thumping sounds in the attic or under the house, especially at night.
• Droppings: Large, brown, and tubular feces found in or around the home.
• Damage: Torn insulation, chewed electrical wires, and overturned garbage cans.

The Opossum Removal Process

• Initial Inspection: The professional will thoroughly inspect your property to determine the extent of the opossum problem. They will look for common signs of opossum activity, including droppings, tracks, and nesting sites.

• Setting Traps: Based on the inspection, traps are strategically placed near entry points or along the opossum’s travel paths. Effective bait, such as fruits or pet food, attracts the opossum into the traps.

• Removal and Relocation: Once the opossum is trapped, the professional will safely handle the cage to avoid stress or injury to the animal. The opossum is then relocated safely to a suitable natural habitat from your property.

• Exclusion and Prevention: all potential entry points are sealed using materials like steel mesh or hardware cloth after removal. The professional will offer recommendations on preventing future opossum invasions, such as securing trash cans, clearing yard debris, and removing outdoor pet food.

Benefits of Professional Opossum Removal

Hiring a professional ensures the problem is handled efficiently, reducing homeowners’ stress and anxiety. Many professional services offer guarantees or follow-up visits to ensure the opossum problem is fully resolved. Professionals can address the issue more quickly than DIY methods, saving time and effort. They handle all aspects of the removal process, from inspection to prevention, ensuring a thorough solution.

Professional removal minimizes the risk of disease transmission and injury from handling wild animals. Professionals can also advise on or assist with cleaning and sanitizing areas affected by opossum activity.

Contact Titan Pest & Wildlife

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we make it our business to protect your home. Our residential pest control solutions provide a thorough pest management process designed to eliminate the bug problems you have now and, more importantly, prevent future infestations from happening.