Opossum Removal & Control
The opossum, sometimes referred to "possum", is the most common form of marsupial found in the Western Hemisphere. They can grow up to the size of a large cat, but are actually about 2 – 3 feet long with the length of their rat-like tail. Opossums have distinctively elongated snouts and narrow skulls, pink noses, black eyes and black, hairless ears. The fur on their bodies is a grayish white, which fades to a darker gray on their limbs.
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Are Opossums Nesting Under Your Home?
Opossums are nocturnal creatures with a flexible diet, making them difficult to catch in action and even more difficult to get rid of for good. They love to hide in dark areas below or above ground. These adaptable little creatures can just as easily take over an abandoned burrow as climb a tree. Unless you catch one rummaging through the garbage, your best bet for locating where an opossum has been is to follow the tracks its sharp claws have left behind.
Opossums are some of the least picky eaters on the planet. These omnivores will feast on everything from road kill and worms to Fido's kibble or your leftover fruit salad! Not only will possums rummage through your garbage, they'll eat crops fresh from your garden and trample what they leave behind. This, coupled with their abounding resilience, makes opossums a formidable foe, best taken on by a trained professional who is never fooled by their "playing possum".
Eliminate 'Em Pest Control Services provides you with fast, professional, courteous service and licensed technicians to handle all your pest control needs. We offer same-day services and free estimates to eliminate opossums, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Why Should You Contact an Opossum Removal Professional?
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Disease Risks Opossums can carry diseases like leptospirosis and tuberculosis that are harmful to humans and pets.
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Pet Food Attraction They are often drawn to porch areas by pet food, leading to frequent encounters with domestic animals.
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Garden Scavenging Opossums will raid gardens and trash cans, leaving behind a mess and attracting other scavengers.
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Parasite Spread They are often covered in fleas, ticks, and mites that can easily transition into your home.
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Attic Invasions While they prefer low areas, opossums can climb into attics and create large, messy nests.
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Aggressive Hissing When cornered, they display aggressive behavior and sharp teeth that can be frightening and dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eliminate ‘Em offers comprehensive residential, commercial, and industrial pest control services, including guaranteed extermination for all insects, humane wildlife control and removal, and specialized termite control. Beyond elimination, our services include professional cleaning and sanitization, attic and basement cleanouts, and ongoing prevention and maintenance plans.
Yes! Eliminate ‘Em provides 24/7 same-day service throughout all of Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well as major portions of Massachusetts and Southern New York. Whether you are a homeowner with a single property or a manager overseeing a commercial portfolio across multiple states, our local technicians are strategically stationed to provide immediate, guaranteed service to your exact location. We specialize in coordinating comprehensive pest and wildlife solutions for residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and expansive property management networks alike.
The cost of pest control varies widely based on the type of pest, the severity of the infestation, and the size of the area being treated. Since we offer free estimates, the best way to get an accurate price for your specific problem is to call us for an immediate assessment and quote.
Yes, safety is our top priority. We use only EPA-registered, eco-friendly pesticides and non-chemical solutions where possible, applying them strictly according to label instructions in areas inaccessible to children and pets. Your technician will advise you on any necessary precautions, such as keeping the area clear until the treatment has fully dried, which is typically a short period.
You should see a significant and noticeable reduction in pest activity within one to two days following treatment. The exact time frame depends on the specific pest and the treatment method used, but our comprehensive approach is designed to immediately disrupt the infestation and provide guaranteed elimination.
To maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, we recommend cleaning food debris from countertops, securing open food in sealed containers, and emptying the indoor garbage can. For specific pests like fleas or bed bugs, your technician may provide targeted preparation instructions for vacuuming or laundering materials.
No, you are not required to sign a long-term contract for most of our services. We offer flexible one-time elimination services as well as ongoing, customizable prevention and maintenance plans. You have the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits your needs without being locked into a lengthy agreement.
Testimonials
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Melodie Belle Dutton
I can’t say enough about Josh and the service he provided! I had been struggling with yellow jackets getting into my house for 7-8 days. After I was actually stung while sitting in my recliner in the living room, I had my window air conditioner removed, thinking they were somehow getting in through there. Unfortunately, that didn’t help. The next day, I had 4 yellow jackets on my front windows, and the following day I had 3 more. That’s when I finally gave up and researched who the best people were to call. I am SO glad I did! This company is outstanding. They answered the phone on the second ring, were extremely polite, and assured me that a technician would contact me within 15 minutes. They gave me his name, and Josh called me within 5 minutes. I opted to go with emergency service because I was afraid of getting stung again. Just arrived in under 10 minutes. It took Josh less than 5 minutes to find where they were coming from.... the swarm was at the very top of my chimney! It was a very large yellow-jacket nest, and Josh took care of it immediately. He explained that it would take a few days for all of the yellow jackets to completely die off and told me that if I was still seeing them after that, I should simply call him back. Josh was extremely polite, knowledgeable, and professional. I couldn’t have asked for better service. I am super happy that I called this company and will definitely be using them for my home from here on out. I highly recommend them to anyone dealing with a pest problem!
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nora petkovich
He was fabulous! Very friendly and professional.
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Greg
Mike sealed up entry points for flying squirrels and put out bait for mice. Mike is great to work with!
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Ed Buckley
Job was done professionally, quickly, and effectively. What more could you want?
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Karen Asard
Scot Ford from Eliminate'em came out to spray for wasps and traps for mice. He arrived on time was very polite and informed me of everything that was going on. He told me about a tick deterrent and I had him do that as well. Highly recommended!
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paul jordan
Sean was great
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Tammy Donohue
John was super prompt, thorough, friendly and knowledgeable. He was really fabulous to work with.
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Raul Walker
Jeremy is my go to champion for all pest control issues. With over a decade of service over multiple properties we always depend on him to successfully solve all our pest problems.
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Barbara Langley
Customer service A+ experience. Scott our pest control guy was definitely an expert, fast and efficient. Will recommend.
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Charles Andriole
Excellent Care and Advice
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Mark Bassler
Jeremy does very thorough work.
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Ann Souza
Appreciate the emergency service call…matter was dealt with very quickly…thank you
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Dave Motparts
Jeremy did a fantastic job. He was very professional thorough and educated us through the process. Although he was a great guy, I hope I don’t need his services again. But if I did, I would ask for him.
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Khoan Tran
James very polite, respecful. He did a great job in details.
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Penny Delahanty
+0I thought Tony was very friendly, knowledgeable and what he was doing and had an answer for the questions I was asking. My husband thought the price was a little expensive but I also didn't call around to compare, I just needed to get the job done in a hurry.
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T. Prior
Very professional, prompt and a pleasure to do business with, we highly recommend James and Eliminate 'Em PCS
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Elaine Sclafani
Very polite, arrived on time, explained the situation and gave us an education about bees. Very happy with entire experience.
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Sandy Dyer
Great customer service, very easy going and professional.
