Opossum Removal | Integrated Wildlife Management Inc
We deliver humane opossum removal, thorough exclusion, and long-term prevention to protect your home from damage, contamination, and repeat intrusions.
Humane Opossum Control That Keeps Your Property Protected
At Integrated Wildlife Management Inc., we handle opossum problems with a careful, prevention-first approach built around safety, ethics, and lasting results. Opossums are highly adaptable nighttime scavengers, and once they discover easy shelter or food near a home, they tend to return.
We start with a detailed inspection to confirm activity, identify entry points, and evaluate any damage or contamination. From there, we use minimally invasive, humane trapping to remove opossums safely, then seal vulnerabilities and guide you through practical prevention steps. Our goal is to eliminate current issues and ensure your property stays opossum-free long after the first visit.
Opossum Habits and Risks Around Homes and Yards
They may move into attics, basements, crawl spaces, sheds, or under decks, especially if openings are easy to access. While they aren’t typically aggressive, their presence can create real problems for property owners.
Common risks include structural damage from denning, insulation disturbance, overturned trash, and contamination from urine and droppings. Opossums can also carry parasites such as fleas and ticks that may spread to pets or travel indoors. Understanding these behaviors helps us design a removal and prevention plan that addresses both the animal and the conditions drawing it in.
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Our Process for Safe, Humane Opossum Removal
Every job begins with a wildlife inspection to locate den sites, track travel routes, and find the exact entry points being used. This ensures removal is accurate and prevents us from missing hidden access areas.
After confirming activity, we place minimally invasive live traps in high-traffic zones, monitoring closely to avoid unnecessary stress. Once captured, we handle relocation in accordance with local wildlife regulations and best practices. Our process is designed to resolve the issue efficiently without harming the animal or disrupting your property more than necessary.
Steps We Take to Prevent Opossums From Returning
After removal, we seal entry points using durable materials such as metal mesh, hardware cloth, and professional-grade sealants. Because opossums exploit small gaps around attics, eaves, foundations, and crawl spaces, thorough sealing is essential for stopping repeat intrusions.
We also guide you through simple property habits that reduce attraction. Securing trash with tight-fitting lids, removing outdoor pet food, cleaning up fallen fruit, and trimming tree branches away from the roofline all make your home less appealing. When exclusion and attractant removal work together, opossums have no reason to return.
Health and Safety Considerations With Opossum Activity
Their wastes may carry pathogens that contribute to illnesses such as leptospirosis or salmonella, and contaminated insulation or surfaces can impact indoor air quality. That’s why safe handling and proper sanitation are a core part of our service.
We use protective equipment, strict hygiene protocols, and regulated disposal methods when removing animals or cleaning affected areas. After removal, we recommend cleanup and remediation when droppings or odor are present, ensuring the space is safe for your household again. By addressing both the animal and the contamination risk, we restore a healthier environment quickly and responsibly.
Local Coverage You Can Count On
Our team provides consistent, high-quality service across a broad coverage area, supporting both residential and commercial properties with dependable protection. Every location we serve reflects our commitment to delivering reliable solutions and long-term peace of mind.
Benefits of Choosing Professional Opossum Removal
Our service combines inspection, humane removal, full exclusion, and prevention guidance in one coordinated solution. This method reduces property damage, protects indoor hygiene, and limits the health risks tied to parasites and contamination.
We also ensure every step aligns with wildlife regulations and ethical standards, so removal is legal, safe, and humane. With a professional plan in place, you avoid recurring infestations, surprise entry through new gaps, and the stress of repeated wildlife encounters.
Lasting Opossum Protection Backed by Expert Wildlife Management
When you choose Integrated Wildlife Management Inc., you’re choosing a detailed, humane solution that resolves opossum problems at the root. We identify activity early, remove opossums safely, seal all access points, and help you reduce attractants that invite wildlife back.
Our prevention-first approach protects your home, supports ethical wildlife care, and delivers the long-term peace of mind you want from a professional opossum service.