Opossum Removal & Prevention by Habitat Wildlife Control

What We Do:

Inspection

An initial inspection of the property to check for all possible entry points will be done by one of our wildlife technicians to determine what steps need to be taken for the humane removal and prevention of the opossum.

Removal

We install one-way doors which allows the opossum to leave the den but not re-enter
Set live traps to humanely catch and relocate the opossum
Pole noose and relocate the opossum
Manually remove from tight spaces and relocate

Prevention

After the removal of the opossum our experts will secure the property to ensure it is safe and protected from animals re-entering by sealing any potential entry points.

Dig and mesh around sheds, porches, decks and concrete slabs
Mesh any potential entry points

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Do you need Opossum Removal Service?

Opossums have grey to black fur, a pointed pink nose and a hairless rat like tail. They range in size from 3-12lbs and about 30 inches long. When a opossum feels threatened or unable to flee it may involuntarily fall into a state of shock giving the impression that it is dead, which is where the term “playing possum” comes from. Opossum are North America’s only marsupial (pouch) mammal. After mating they are pregnant only 13 days. When they are born the joeys (babies) are the size of a kidney bean. The joeys then crawl into the pouch and attaches to a nipple for the next 2-3 months. Once the young leave the pouch the mother carries them around on her back for about 2 weeks. When they become too heavy to hold on they are ready to forage for themselves.

Opossums are usually nocturnal animals. Their diets consist of insects and grubs however they will eat garbage when it is easily accessible. They are known to live under sheds, decks, concrete slabs and in garages or sheds.

If you have a pesky opossum wreaking havoc on your property give us a call at 905-973-2223. We will send out a wildlife technician to resolve your wildlife issue quickly, humanely and effectively.

Opossum Removal Services