Best Opossum Trapping & Removal in Dallas & Houston, TX

Facts About Opossums:

• Opossums are actually a marsupial, which means they carry their young in a pouch, and the only one in North America at that.
• Opossums are a huge carrier of fleas and will easily cause a flea infestation on your pets or in your home if they take up residence on your property.
• Opossums are nocturnal and when threatened will go into an almost shock like state, which is commonly referred to as playing opossum.
• Opossums may give birth to up to 20 babies although rarely more than half survive.
• Opossums have an incredible immune system and have been shown to be immune to some of the most venomous snake in north America including rattlesnakes and water moccasins.

Opossums are a very dirty animal that are often infested with fleas and frequently take up residence in the yard, home, or business building of Dallas, Texas residents. Opossums in your attic or crawl space can cause significant damage to your home or business and leave you stuck with bill after bill for excessive, yet ineffective, flea bombings.

Opossums will often sound loud in your attic and will make various thumping sounds that are louder than rats and squirrels, however lighter than a raccoon would sound. Also, if opossums are in your attic or crawlspace most of the sounds will be occurring at night due to the fact that opossums are nocturnal. Hissing noises might be heard as well but the odds of hearing an opossum hiss in your attic is very unlikely.

If you suspect that you have an opossum in your attic or crawlspace please call Trapping USA immediately to have an Opossum Removal Specialist trap the opossums out and remove all feces and decontaminate the area that they invaded!

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The possum, or opossum, is a scavenger, thanks to its adaptability and highly-effective immune system. There are over 100+ species of opossum in the world, though the most common and recognizable is the Virginia opossum. If you suspect a possum in your home or yard, it’s crucial to understands the facts, first and foremost.

• The average size of an opossum is 21-36” long; 4-15 lbs.
• The average lifespan in the wild is 1-2 years; relatively short compared to many other pests
• Identifying features include a cat-sized body, grey fur with a white face; pointed snout; round, dark eyes; hairless ears; long, hairless tail.
• When threatened or harmed, possums tend to mimic the appearance and smell of a sick or dead animal. Their lips are drawn back, teeth bared, and saliva foams from the mouth.
• Typically, opossums prefer woodlands with nearby water sources – streams or swamps. They do not build dens and will take shelter in attics or man-made shelters.

Opossum Prevention Tips

Without a doubt, preventing opossums from entering your home or yard will save you plenty of trouble and money. There are a few precautionary measures you may take to block access. Keep in mind, opossums are intelligent animals. It’s not easy to outwit these mischievous creatures, but some strategies may work, at least to an extent:

• Keep your yard clean – possums do not find clean areas attractive, so keeping a clean yard will discourage their advances
• Take pet food indoors – Do not leave pet food or water bowls outside, especially at night
• Remove potential shelters – Avoid wood piles, dry leaves, or stacks of accumulated materials in your yard.
• Secure garbage lids – Like raccoons, possums love to get into trash cans for food. Keep lids tight and locked if possible.
• Clear rotting fruit or vegetables – If you have a garden, do not leave rotting fruit or vegetables out.

We provide expert opossum removal and trapping service in Dallas, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, and Surrounding communities.