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Opossums are frequently found causing problems around both residential and commercial properties throughout the Western United States. While these animals can survive in forests and fields, they often choose to live near people, where they have easier access to shelter, water, and food. These nocturnal scavengers are commonly attracted to unsecured trash, outdoor pet bowls, and cluttered areas around your home.
Frequent hiding spots for opossums include:
If you suspect an opossum is hiding on your property, it’s time to take action. Contact the licensed wildlife control team at Critter Bro for dependable opossum removal services in Western Nevada. We provide fast response, FREE quotes, and humane trapping solutions to keep your space secure and pest-free.
Opossums are excellent at finding quiet, hidden areas to nest, such as attics, crawl spaces, and basements. They also reuse burrows left behind by animals like foxes or groundhogs. While they’re not very loud, opossums do make subtle noises like rustling, scratching, or quiet footsteps, often in the attic or behind walls. If you hear strange activity in these areas at night, you might be dealing with an opossum problem.
Opossums are more than just quiet visitors. In addition to the faint sounds they make, they may hiss, growl, or snarl when startled, particularly after dark. Opossums living in your attic or garage often leave behind droppings and urine that soak into insulation, releasing foul odors throughout your home.
As scavengers, opossums frequently tip over garbage cans and eat any food they can find, especially if it’s left outside for pets. Signs like scattered trash, upturned bins, and tiny tracks with opposable thumbs are strong indicators of their presence. These prints are commonly spotted near crawl spaces, sheds, and water runoff areas around your property.
Although many assume opossums are likely rabies carriers, their low body temperature makes it difficult for the virus to survive in their systems. However, they are still capable of transmitting several other diseases such as tularemia, toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, Chagas disease, and leptospirosis. They’re also known hosts of parasites including mites, ticks, and fleas that may infest your home or pets.
Opossums are usually docile and may “play dead” to escape threats, but they will defend themselves with bites or scratches if cornered. Because of these risks, professional removal is always the safest solution. If you’ve spotted an opossum near or inside your property, call Critter Bro for licensed, humane trapping and removal. We also clean and sanitize contaminated areas and can repair insulation to restore a safe and healthy environment. Reach out now for a free quote.
After we remove opossums from your property, preventing future problems becomes the next priority. At Critter Bro, we offer complete exclusion services that block reentry and make your yard less appealing. This may include installing fencing, sealing crawl space vents, and placing barriers beneath porches and decks.
Because attics are a common nesting location, our team thoroughly inspects your roof and attic space after removal. We patch up holes, secure vents, and ensure no weak points remain where opossums could sneak back in.
Homeowners can also help prevent return visits by trimming back tree branches that hang near rooftops, keeping garbage in sealed containers, and bringing pet food inside before dark. These steps, combined with professional exclusion, offer lasting protection.
The total cost of opossum removal can vary widely depending on several details such as the number of animals involved, how accessible they are, and whether they’re hiding in tight spaces like attics or under homes. Property size and condition also affect how much time and effort the removal may require.
To give you the most accurate and transparent pricing, Critter Bro offers FREE inspections and quotes. Our experienced technicians will visit your property, assess the issue, and present a plan tailored to your situation. Reach out today to book your no-obligation estimate and start the process.
Opossums have a reputation for creating chaos, tipping garbage cans, stealing pet food, and damaging insulation in attics or crawl spaces. They also dig into the ground under porches and decks, creating dens that can undermine structures or invite more pests. On top of that, they bring with them the risk of disease and parasite transmission.
For fast, professional help, trust the Critter Bro team. We specialize in locating, trapping, and safely removing opossums from anywhere on your property. Whether they’ve settled in your attic or beneath your deck, we’ll make sure your home is restored to a clean and safe condition.
We provide wildlife fencing, exclusions, and seal-outs to keep opossums and other nuisance animals from returning to your property. Our prevention solutions are designed to protect your home long-term.
If you’re dealing with an opossum problem, we’re here to help. Contact our team today to schedule your FREE estimate and get started with expert removal and prevention services.
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If you’ve noticed signs of opossums near your home or business, don’t delay. Call Critter Bro today or complete the online form below to schedule your no-cost inspection and receive the most reliable opossum removal service in Western Nevada.
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