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Wildlife Control
Humane Opossum Removal
They're nesting under your home and they won't leave on their own.
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Humane Live Trapping
Problems Opossums Cause
🏠 Property Damage
Tear up insulation, damage ductwork, and create messes in crawl spaces and under decks.
🐕 Pet Conflicts
Can injure pets when cornered. Their presence attracts fleas and ticks to your animals.
🗑️ Garbage Raiders
Knock over trash cans, scatter garbage, and eat pet food left outdoors.
💩 Waste Buildup
Droppings accumulate in nesting areas, creating odors and potential health concerns.
Identify Your Pest
Virginia Opossum
Size: 24–33 inches (including tail), 4–14 lbs
Color: Gray fur, white face, hairless pink tail, pointed snout
Key Fact: Plays dead involuntarily when threatened; eats up to 5,000 ticks per season
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Did You Know?
Immune to most snake venom, including rattlesnakes. Scientists are studying their blood for a universal antivenom.
A single opossum eats up to 5,000 ticks per season. They groom meticulously and consume nearly every tick that latches on.
It's not acting — it's an involuntary catatonic response to extreme fear, lasting up to four hours with drooling and foul smell.
Like kangaroos, they carry babies in a pouch. A mother can have up to 13 joeys at once.
50 teeth — more than any North American land mammal. Despite their impressive hiss, they rarely bite and prefer to avoid confrontation.
Virtually unchanged for 70+ million years. They coexisted with dinosaurs and outlasted countless species through remarkable adaptability.
What You Can Do
Keep trash cans sealed and bring pet food indoors at night. Opossums follow easy meals.
Install hardware cloth around deck and porch openings. Bury it a few inches underground to prevent digging.
Collect fallen fruit regularly. Fruit trees are a major opossum attractant in Bay Area yards.
Motion-activated lights or sprinklers discourage opossums from setting up camp near your home.
Regular pet waste cleanup prevents attracting more opossums and wildlife, breaking the cycle of repeated visits.
Clear woodpiles, leaf piles, and dense brush near your foundation. Opossums seek dark, sheltered spots close to food.
What to Avoid
Poisoning opossums is inhumane and illegal in many areas. It puts pets, children, and other wildlife at risk.
Opossums rarely carry rabies — their low body temperature makes them resistant. They're generally gentle and non-aggressive.
DIY trapping can separate mothers from joeys, stresses the animal, and may violate local wildlife regulations.
If they keep returning, there's an attractant on your property. Address the food source rather than chasing them away.
Understanding Opossums
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Nocturnal
Active at night, searching for food in gardens, garbage, and pet bowls.
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Omnivores
Eat almost anything: insects, fruits, small animals, garbage, and carrion.
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Den Seekers
Nest under decks, porches, sheds, and in crawl spaces for shelter.
Our Removal Process
1
Property Inspection
Locate entry points, den sites, and assess opossum activity extent.
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Humane Trapping
Live traps in strategic locations. Regular checks to minimize animal stress.
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Exclusion Work
Seal all access points with heavy-duty materials to prevent return.
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Cleanup & Sanitize
Remove waste, sanitize affected areas, and eliminate attractants.
Humane Wildlife Control
We believe in treating all wildlife with respect. Our methods are effective yet gentle on the animals we remove.
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Live Capture Only
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Legal Compliance
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Property Protection
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Prepare for Your Appointment
Outdoor pet food is a top opossum attractant. Remove all bowls before nightfall.
Use locking lids on trash cans and seal compost bins to eliminate easy food sources.
Identify where opossums access under structures and share this with your technician.
Pick up fallen fruit from trees — a major opossum attractant in Bay Area properties.
Take photos of five-toed prints or droppings to help confirm species and activity patterns.
Leave handling to your technician. They have proper equipment for humane capture.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
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