Lake Country Opossum Control

Solving Possum Problems in Athens, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, and Milledgeville

Opossums are fascinating creatures and Georgia's only native marsupial, but when they take up residence under your deck, in your crawlspace, or around your property, they become a problem. These nocturnal animals are attracted to easily accessible food sources like pet food, garbage, and compost, and once they find a comfortable shelter on your property, they're unlikely to leave on their own. 

CatchPro Wildlife Removal is here to offer you safe, humane wildlife removal solutions that can address the root cause of your opossum problem while preventing future intrusions. Our team understands opossum behavior, their preferred habitats, and the most effective methods for capturing and relocating these opportunistic animals. We don't just remove opossums from your property; we identify what attracted them to your property in the first place and implement solutions that make your home or business less appealing to these nocturnal visitors. With over 15 years of experience handling wildlife throughout Georgia's Lake Country, our locally owned and family-operated team knows how to resolve your opossum issues quickly and effectively.

See why our opossum solutions have earned five-star reviews from neighbors throughout our service area. Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 to request a same-day appointment!

Local Opossum Protection and Removal Regulations

Unlike bats and certain other wildlife species, opossums are not protected under federal endangered species laws, which provides more flexibility in how they can be managed. Property owners in Georgia have the right to remove opossums that are causing damage or creating nuisance conditions on their property. However, relocation requires careful consideration of state laws. You must have explicit landowner permission to release an opossum on someone else's property, and relocation must be done in a way that gives the animal a reasonable chance of survival in its new environment.

While homeowners technically can trap opossums themselves, doing so comes with significant challenges and risks. Trapped opossums can become aggressive when cornered, and they may carry parasites, fleas, and diseases that pose health risks during handling. Additionally, improper trap placement or baiting often results in catching non-target animals or failing to capture the problem opossum at all.

Professional removal eliminates these concerns. Our licensed wildlife specialists have the experience, equipment, and knowledge to trap opossums safely and efficiently. We handle all aspects of the removal process, from initial assessment through relocation, allowing you to avoid direct contact with potentially diseased animals and the stress of dealing with an aggressive, frightened opossum.

Why It’s Important to Keep Opossums Out of Your Property

While opossums seem relatively harmless, allowing them to remain on your property creates multiple problems that can worsen over time.

Opossums may be shy and non-aggressive, but they are known to:

• Damage property. Opossums den in crawlspaces, under decks, and in attics, where they tear insulation, damage ductwork, and create nesting areas. Their constant traffic through these spaces can compromise structural integrity and reduce your home's energy efficiency.
• Cause foul odors. Opossum urine and droppings create persistent, unpleasant odors that permeate living spaces. These smells attract other wildlife to the same location and can be extremely difficult to eliminate without professional remediation.
• Carry parasites. Opossums carry fleas, ticks, and mites that can spread throughout your property and into your home. These parasites pose health risks to both humans and pets, and heavy infestations require expensive pest control treatments.
• Transmit diseases. While opossums rarely carry rabies due to their low body temperature, they can transmit other diseases, including leptospirosis and tuberculosis. Their droppings may contain harmful pathogens that contaminate soil and surfaces.
• Attract other predators. Opossums can attract larger predators like coyotes and foxes to your property. These secondary visitors create additional wildlife conflicts and safety concerns, especially for pets and small children.
• Destroy gardens and landscaping. Opossums dig through gardens searching for grubs and insects, uproot plants, and damage ornamental landscaping. Their foraging behavior can destroy weeks of gardening work in a single night.

Addressing an opossum problem early prevents these issues from escalating and protects your property investment.

Don't let opossums compromise your property. Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 or contact us online to request a free opossum removal and exclusion estimate!