{"id":23061,"date":"2023-12-18T16:20:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T16:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23061"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:28:14","slug":"opossums","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/","title":{"rendered":"Opossums Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/opossums\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n 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At Critter Control, we can safely remove the opossum from under the porch or shed, or inside your attic. Critter Control specializes in the humane removal and exclusion of opossums from residential and commercial properties.<\/p>\n<h3>Find Service in your Area<\/h3>\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<h2>Signs of an Opossum Problem<\/h2>\n<p>Opossums, like many of the creatures we encounter, are nocturnal. Unless you see an opossum, it may be difficult to discern whether the critters in your attic or yard are opossums, raccoons, squirrels, or rodents. But, you know something\u2019s causing damage or keeping you awake at night with its scampering and vocalizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some signs to look out for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23061-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4335__opossum.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4335__opossum.mp3\">https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4335__opossum.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-noises\/\">Strange Noises<\/a>:<\/strong> Opossums are quite vocal and communicate using a wide range of sounds, including hissing, growling, clicking, and screeching.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Musky Smell:<\/strong> Opossums secrete a musky smell to mark their territory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gnaw Marks:<\/strong> If in your attic, under a porch, or in a shed, you might see gnawed wood and wires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feces:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-droppings\/\">Opossum feces<\/a> are about one to two inches long, smooth on the sides, and curled on the ends. Older feces can be covered in a white or yellowish mold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exterior Home Damage:<\/strong> Opossums will get into an attic by climbing up the side of a house or jumping onto a roof from a tree limb or power line. Their sharp claws can damage the roof and siding shingles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disappearing Pet Food and Toppled Garbage Cans:<\/strong> Opossums will eagerly feast on trash and pet food that is easily accessible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracks:<\/strong> Opossum tracks look similar to human handprints because they have five toes on each foot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Opossum Images\/opossum-tracks.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of opossum tracks\" width=\"714\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Opossum%20Images\/opossum-tracks.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Opossum%20Images\/opossum-tracks-300x76.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Why Do Opossums Enter Homes &amp; Businesses?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_18096\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18096\" class=\"wp-image-18096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Central Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Baby-Opossums.jpg\" alt=\"nursing opossum in yard Columbia, MO\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Baby-Opossums.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Baby-Opossums-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Baby-Opossums-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Critter Control of Central Missouri<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Opossums are looking for food, water, and shelter. Common reasons they invade properties include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unsecured trash &amp; pet food<\/strong><br \/>\nEasy food sources attract opossums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attic &amp; chimney shelter<\/strong><br \/>\nOpossums prefer warm, safe nesting sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaps &amp; weak entry points<\/strong><br \/>\nOpossums squeeze through vents, crawl spaces, softs, and roofing gaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearby water sources<\/strong><br \/>\nBirdbaths, pet bowls, and leaky pipes invite opossums.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Are Opossums Dangerous?<\/h2>\n<p>Opossums are shy critters and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-playing-dead\/\">won&#8217;t attack people<\/a>, but they still can spread diseases and damage your property.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1724\">Health Issues<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1767\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1767\">Carry parasites like fleas and ticks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1858\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-and-rabies\/\">Spread diseases<\/a> including leptospirosis, tuberculosis, and toxoplasmosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1880\">Property Damage<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<li data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1920\">\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1920\">Gnawed wood and electrical wiring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1920\">\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1920\">Damaged gardens from digging and foraging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2021\">Scratch marks on siding or walls from climbing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1398\">Where Opossums Hide<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1456\">They prefer quiet, warm, and enclosed locations such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1592\">\n<li data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1489\">\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1489\">Attics and under roofs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1524\">Basements or crawlspaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1554\">\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1554\">Under porches and decks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do We Get Rid of Opossums<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33640 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/CC-roof-inspection.jpg\" alt=\"roof vent inspection for wildlife\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/CC-roof-inspection.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/CC-roof-inspection-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/CC-roof-inspection-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our licensed opossum removal professionals follow a proven process to eliminate opossums and prevent future invasions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: checkmark;\">\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Identification<\/strong><br \/>\nWe find nests, entry points, and signs of activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humane Trapping &amp; Removal<\/strong><br \/>\nSafe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusions &amp; Prevention<\/strong><br \/>\nSealing entry points to prevent re-entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Choose Critter Control?<\/h2>\n<p>40+ Years of Opossum Control Expertise<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Licenses &amp; Insured Wildlife Removal Professionals<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Safe, Humane, &amp; Environmentally Responsible Methods<\/p>\n<p>\u2611100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Opossum Control Near You!<\/h3>\n<p>Opossums in the attic, garage, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animals-in-the-house\/\">under the house<\/a>? Those scurrying sounds in the attic or the crawlspace might be an opossum.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <h3>Find Service in your Area:<\/h3>\n           <form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-images\">\n                <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-top b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n             style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/real wildlife\/opossum-trapping.png');\">\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-bottom\">\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Opossum Images\/Opossum-in-Trash-scaled.webp');\">\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/real wildlife\/baby-opossum-scaled.jpg');\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n          \n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n      <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n                  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">Opossums under your house, deck, or in your crawl space? 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They have a pointed face with a narrow snout, small eyes, and a long, hairless, prehensile tail that acts as a fifth limb, allowing them to climb well. Covered in grayish-white fur, the opossum has more teeth than any other mammal in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-2\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-2\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How big do opossums get?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Opossums are relatively small, measuring about 15 to 20 inches long and weighing between four and twelve pounds.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-3\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-3\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Where do opossums live?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial native to North America.\u00a0Their natural habitat is in woodland areas, along streams, marshes, or ponds. As these types of habitats are dwindling, opossums have become successful living wherever food, water, and shelter exist, including suburban environments.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-4\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-4\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How long do opossums live?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Opossums have a relatively short life span in contrast to other mammals of their size. They usually live only one to two years in the wild. Mother opossums give birth to litters of tiny <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-babies\/\"><u>opossum babies<\/u><\/a> the size of honeybees, known as joeys, which crawl inside the mother\u2019s pouch and continue to grow. Once the joeys become too large for the pouch, they ride upon the mother\u2019s back while she scavenges for food.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-5\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-5\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Are opossums known to enter homes or yards?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Although opossums prefer to build their nests in tree cavities or the abandoned dens of other animals, they often enter yards and homes, making their nests in attics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-under-house-deck-shed\/\"><u>under porches and decks<\/u><\/a>, and in sheds and crawl spaces. They construct nests of twigs, cloth scraps, grass, and other materials in dark, secluded places where opossums sleep during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-in-the-day\/\"><u>day<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-6\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-6\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What are the signs of an opossum?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Opossums can be identified by some distinct signs that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-tracks\/\"><u>Tracks<\/u><\/a> that look much like a human hand.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-noises\/\"><u>Varied Vocalizations<\/u><\/a>, such as hissing, growling, and clicking.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-droppings\/\"><u>Droppings<\/u><\/a> that are cylindrical but curl up at the ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-7\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-7\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Do opossums dangerous?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Opossums are not the most destructive critter and will generally avoid people instead of attack, they are a nuisance and can make a mess.<\/p>\n<p>Even though opossums have an unappealing, rat-like appearance, they do not attack humans. To avoid confrontation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossum-playing-dead\/\"><u>opossums play dead<\/u><\/a> so predators leave them alone.<\/p>\n<p>The danger they pose is that they carry diseases such as tuberculosis, spotted fever, and other neurological and respiratory illnesses. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-and-ticks\/\"><u>Opossums eat and carry ticks<\/u><\/a>. Other parasites they carry include mites and lice.<\/p>\n<p>Opossums harm property. If within a home or shed, they will gnaw wood and electrical wires, causing instability and the risk of fire. In the yard, they will help themselves to fruit and vegetables. They will also eat unsecured pet food left outside overnight and rummage through garbage cans or compost heaps to find bits and scraps to eat. Opossums have also been known to enter chicken coops and destroy birds, nests, and eggs.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-8\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-8\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What is opossum control?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Opossum control is the process of habitat modification that makes a yard and home less attractive to opossums.<\/p>\n<p>These activities include sealing gaps to limit an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-in-the-walls\/\"><u>opossum\u2019s ability to get into walls<\/u><\/a>, trimming branches that overhang the house so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-on-the-roof\/\"><u>opossums can\u2019t access the roof<\/u><\/a>, and tightly sealing trash cans.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-9\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-9\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How to trap an opossum?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Though they are not prone to aggression, opossums are still wild animals. As such, any attempts at opossum trapping should be done by a trained professional. Critter Control specialists are educated in opossum behavior and can effectively and safely trap an opossum. Untrained individuals do not have the knowledge, resources, and certifications to safely and properly handle the marsupials as professionals do.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-10\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-10\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Who do I call for opossum removal?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>If you need an opossum removal service, call Critter Control at 1-800-Critter. 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