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Seasonal activity
Opossums are active year-round in Florida but move most in the milder, wetter months, when foraging is easy and sheltered dens are in demand.
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Rustling in the crawlspace, an opossum crossing the deck at night, a den under the shed. It’s unsettling until you understand what’s going on. We remove the opossum calmly and humanely, then seal off the shelter it was using, so it doesn’t just happen again next month.
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Wildlife Brief 
Nature’s pest control — an opossum eats the ticks and roaches you don’t want.
Understanding Before Removing
Why Opossums Visit Residential Properties
Most opossum “problems” start with a misunderstanding. These slow, shy marsupials aren’t breaking in to cause trouble. They’re after the same three things every animal needs: shelter, safety and an easy meal. Your property happens to offer all three.
A deck, a crawlspace or the hollow under a shed makes a warm, hidden den. Opossums don’t dig or chew their way in; they move into openings a home already has. Pet food, fallen fruit and unsecured trash do the rest, and a passing visitor becomes a nightly one.
The good news: opossums are among the most harmless animals you’ll find in a Florida yard. The reason to call a professional isn’t fear. It’s occupancy — a settled den, a possible litter, droppings in the crawlspace, or activity too close to pets. That’s when humane removal and sealing the shelter earn their keep.
A marsupial
North America’s only marsupial — mothers carry their young in a pouch.
Natural pest control
They eat ticks, roaches, snails, rodents and even venomous snakes.
Rarely rabid
Their low body temperature makes them very unlikely to carry rabies.
Gentle & nomadic
Shy, non-aggressive night foragers that rarely stay in one place for long.
Myth & Reality
What Homeowners Often Get Wrong About Opossums
A little myth-busting clears up most of the worry. Here’s what people expect, and what’s actually true.
The myth
Opossums are aggressive and will attack.
The reality
They’re among the most docile animals in the yard. The hissing, drooling and “playing dead” are all bluff, not aggression. Given the chance, they simply leave.
The myth
They’ll tear up my home like a raccoon.
The reality
Opossums don’t dig or gnaw their way in. They use openings that already exist, so the real concern is occupancy and mess, not structural destruction.
The myth
They’re dangerous to my pets.
The reality
They avoid confrontation and pose little threat to a healthy pet. It’s still best to keep them apart, as much for the opossum’s sake as your pet’s.
The myth
One showed up, so it has moved in for good.
The reality
Opossums are transient and often just passing through. But a comfortable, sheltered den under a deck can hold one longer than you’d like.
The myth
Any removal will do — I can just relocate it myself.
The reality
DIY handling stresses the animal and can run against FWC rules. Humane removal plus sealing the shelter is what actually ends it.
Complete Care
Complete Opossum Management Solutions
We remove the opossum humanely, close off the shelter it used, and clean up the space. Skip any one of those and the problem tends to return.
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Opossum Removal
Common issue
An opossum denning under a deck, shed or in a crawlspace — with nighttime noise and droppings.
Recommended solution
Calm, humane removal that accounts for young and returns the animal to the wild.
Long-term benefit
Get a Free Inspection The opossum is gone, the young go with their mother, and your nights are quiet again.
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Wildlife Exclusion
Common issue
The open gaps and sheltered voids that keep inviting opossums and other wildlife back.
Recommended solution
Barriers and sealing around decks, crawlspaces and foundations, built to keep them out.
Long-term benefit
Wildlife Exclusion A property that stops offering an easy place to shelter.
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Crawlspace Remediation
Common issue
The droppings, nesting debris and mess left behind in a crawlspace or under-structure void.
Recommended solution
Cleanup, decontamination and restoration of the affected space.
Long-term benefit
Crawlspace Remediation A clean, sealed crawlspace that’s actually restored, not just emptied.
Around the Home
Common Areas Opossums Use Around Homes
Opossums borrow shelter rather than build it. These are the five spots they slip into most, and how each one gets closed off.
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Crawlspaces
Why it attracts them
Dark, dry and undisturbed, a crawlspace is a ready-made den an opossum can slip into through a single gap.
Signs of activity
Droppings, disturbed insulation and rustling under the floor at night.
Prevention
Seal access points and screen crawlspace vents.
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Under the deck
Why it attracts them
The sheltered void beneath a deck offers cover, warmth and quiet — close to food and water.
Signs of activity
Flattened soil, a musky smell and nighttime scratching below the boards.
Prevention
Install a buried barrier around the deck perimeter.
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Sheds & outbuildings
Why it attracts them
Gaps under sheds and stored clutter create the kind of hidden, protected space opossums favor.
Signs of activity
Nesting debris, droppings and disturbed items inside or beneath.
Prevention
Close the gaps beneath and keep storage off the ground.
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Porches & steps
Why it attracts them
The hollow under a porch or set of steps is an easy, weatherproof retreat right by the house.
Signs of activity
Activity by the entry after dark and droppings near the steps.
Prevention
Screen and seal the porch and step voids.
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Landscape structures
Why it attracts them
Woodpiles, dense hedges and low landscape features give cover and a staging point near the home.
Signs of activity
Well-worn paths through the beds and overturned mulch or debris.
Prevention
Reduce cover and clear ground-level clutter.
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Resource Center
Living Alongside Wildlife Responsibly
It comes down to understanding the animal and closing off what attracts it. Here’s how to do that without harming anything.
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Shelter preferences
They don’t build their own dens; they borrow. Crawlspaces, deck voids and abandoned burrows are all fair game. Closing access matters more than anything else.
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Pet safety
Opossums rarely provoke a fight, but a curious dog can still stress or injure one. Keeping pets in at night and food secured avoids nearly every encounter.
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Prevention strategies
Secure the pet food and trash, clear ground clutter, and thin out dense cover. Small changes, but they do a lot of work.
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Exclusion planning
Buried barriers, sealed voids and screened vents around decks, sheds and crawlspaces are what turn a one-time removal into lasting protection.
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Long-term protection
A little coexistence goes a long way. Opossums do more good than harm. The goal is just to keep them out of the spaces where they cause problems.
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Good to Know
Opossum Removal FAQs
Calm, honest answers — from humane removal and crawlspaces to pets, prevention and Florida wildlife rules.
Do you remove opossums humanely?
Yes, humane handling is central to what we do. Opossums are gentle, beneficial animals. We remove them calmly and without harm, account for any young, and return them to the wild. Then we seal the shelter they were using so the situation doesn’t repeat.
There’s an opossum in my crawlspace — what do you do?
We confirm the activity and check for young, remove the opossum humanely, and then address how it got in. Because opossums use existing openings rather than digging their own, sealing and screening the crawlspace access is what keeps the space protected. If there’s a mess left behind, we can clean and remediate it too.
How do I get an opossum out from under my deck?
Under-deck dens are one of our most common opossum calls. We remove the animal gently, never trapping it inside, then install a buried barrier around the deck perimeter so the void underneath is no longer reachable. Skip that exclusion step and you’re usually just holding the space for the next visitor.
Are opossums dangerous to my pets or family?
Very rarely. Opossums are non-aggressive and would much rather bluff or flee than fight, and their low body temperature makes them highly unlikely to carry rabies. It’s still wise to keep pets away from any wild animal, but as backyard wildlife goes, opossums are among the most harmless.
Won’t the opossum just leave on its own?
Sometimes. Opossums are nomadic and often move along on their own. But a comfortable den under a deck or in a crawlspace can hold one for a while, and a litter will keep it there longer. If the activity keeps up, a free inspection tells you whether it’s a passing visitor or a settled den.
How do you keep opossums from coming back?
Prevention is about removing the invitation and the access. We seal and screen the voids under decks, sheds, porches and crawlspaces, and advise on food, trash and yard cover that attract wildlife. Pairing removal with that exclusion is what makes the result last.
Do you clean up after an opossum?
Yes. Opossums can leave droppings and nesting debris in a crawlspace or under-structure void. We can clean, decontaminate and restore the affected area as part of the job. You end up with a healthy space, not just an empty one.
How quickly can you come out?
We answer the phone live and schedule inspections promptly. A settled den or a situation involving pets goes to the front of the line. Call and we’ll get you on the schedule and tell you what to do in the meantime to keep everyone safe, the opossum included.
Are there laws about removing opossums in Florida?
Yes. Wildlife handling in Florida is governed by FWC regulations, and humane treatment is both the right approach and the required one. We’re licensed and insured and work within those rules, which is one more reason DIY relocation isn’t as simple or as legal as it looks. A professional keeps the process humane and compliant.
Is professional removal really worth it for one opossum?
Often, yes, because the opossum itself is rarely the whole story. The open void it denned in will keep attracting wildlife until it’s sealed, and DIY handling can stress the animal or run afoul of the rules. Removal plus exclusion settles it properly, and it stays settled.
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