Opossum Removal in Philadelphia & Delaware County
Opossums under the porch, in the garage or in the crawl space, trapped and the opening closed.
Opossum Removal Service in
Delaware County
Have opossums invaded your property? Opossums can be more than just a nuisance. In some cases, they can actually cause real damage to your landscaping and exterior. Opossums are known for their tendency to wreak havoc by digging up plants and getting into outdoor garbage cans. And whether you own a home or a business, the last thing you want is a long-term problem on your hands. So if you need reliable opossum control services in Delaware County, and surrounding areas, turn to our qualified team for help.
About Opossums
Opossums are fascinating marsupials, meaning their tiny newborns continue developing in a pouch after birth. They have a prehensile tail, opposable thumbs, and are known for their defense tactic of “playing dead” when threatened. Opossums are opportunistic feeders, often rummaging through garbage or pet food, and they frequently take shelter under sheds or occasionally in attics.
Dependable Opossum Control
At Delaware County Animal Control, we have the tools and skills to help customers like you eliminate opossums once and for all. In all that we do, we strive to not only meet but also exceed our customers’ expectations. That means you can expect thorough, reliable service every step of the way. If you’re facing an opossum invasion, we’re here to help. Call now for more information or to schedule an appointment.
What to look for
Signs it is an opossum
- Something moving under the porch, the deck or the shed at night
- Trash and pet food dragged around the yard
- Droppings in the garage or the crawl space
- An opossum walking the fence or the yard after dark
Before we arrive
Until we get there
- Bring pet food and bird seed in at night.
- Do not corner it. A cornered opossum hisses, shows its teeth and may bite.
- Leave the opening alone so it is not shut inside.
What we do
How the job goes
1 · Find where it sleeps
We find the spot it uses during the day and how it gets in.
2 · Trap it
We set a trap where it travels and check it.
3 · Close the way in
Once it is out we screen or seal the opening.
At the property
What we check
- Under porches, decks, steps and sheds
- The garage and the crawl space
- Openings at the foundation and under additions
- The attic, if the noise is overhead
Price
What changes the price
We tell you the price of the first visit on the phone before we come out. It depends on your ZIP code. Each return visit to check a trap has its own price, and we tell you that on the phone too.
- Where it is living: porch, crawl space, garage or attic
- Whether there are young
- How many visits to check the trap
- How much screening or sealing the opening needs
Questions people ask
Questions about opossum removal
Is an opossum dangerous?
Opossums usually keep away from people. A cornered one may hiss, drool or bite, so keep pets and children away from it.
Why is the opossum lying still with its mouth open?
That is how an opossum reacts to danger. Leave it alone and it will get up and move on.
Can you get an opossum out of my garage?
Yes. We trap it and close the gap it used to get in.
Where we work most
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, opossums often live under back porches, in garages off the alley and in the space under a rear addition.
Where we work
Opossum removal in Philadelphia and Delaware County
We work across Philadelphia and Delaware County. Choose your town for what we see there, or call with the address.
Call Us Today (610) 522-1113
Don’t let unwanted animals take over your property. Contact Delaware County Animal Control for fast, humane, and reliable wildlife removal services. Call us now to schedule an appointment or get more information!
