Opossums problems in North Alabama follow predictable patterns. We work them every week — and the fixes are not the same as the fixes for other species.
Opossums look intimidating but rarely fight — they play dead. They do, however, leave waste, attract flies, and tear into pet food and trash. We trap and relocate where appropriate and seal every access point.
Opossums are North America's only marsupial. Adults weigh 4–14 lbs, are typically transient, and rarely fight — they play dead. They consume large quantities of ticks and small rodents.
Year-round activity; denning under decks and porches peaks in spring (joeys in pouch) and fall (winter shelter-seeking).
Most opossums calls in North Alabama begin with sounds in the structure: scratching under deck at night, opossum visible near trash, and hissing or play-dead behavior. The pattern, timing, and location of the sound — early morning, late evening, above the bedroom, behind a wall — narrows the species before an inspection even starts.
Beyond the sounds, the visible signs we look for are trash disturbance, minor crawlspace soiling, pet-food raiding, and fly attraction from feces. These patterns are diagnostic — they tell us where the entry sits and how long the activity has been going on.
Opossums can carry low rabies risk, fly borne, and leptospirosis rare, so droppings, nesting material, and contaminated insulation need to be handled with the right gear. Most direct-contact incidents happen during attempted DIY removal, not during accidental encounter.
Call when you confirm two of: repeated sounds at the same time of day, visible droppings, damage to vents or soffits, or a sighting. Most North Alabama opossum jobs schedule within 24–48 hours of the inspection.
Do not seal an entry point before confirming the animal is out — trapping a opossum inside the structure creates an odor and decontamination problem worse than the original call. The entry points to watch are deck gaps, shed undercuts, and crawlspace vents.
If two or more of these match what you're seeing or hearing, call us — we can usually identify the species over the phone before sending a truck.
The longer opossums stay, the more the bill grows. These are the patterns we see on inspection:
When damage involves insulation or contamination, see our attic restoration process — that's how we leave the space safe to live in.
Low. Opossums have a body temperature unfriendly to rabies and are rarely rabies-positive in Alabama. Primary concerns are flies and feces.
Concerns we plan around on this species: low rabies risk , fly borne , leptospirosis rare .
The North Alabama towns below see this work most often. Pick the nearest for local context — entry points and timing vary by town.
Many calls that start as opossums turn out to involve more than one species — or share entry points with these:
Watch for scratching under deck at night, opossum visible near trash, and hissing or play-dead behavior. Common pattern: under deck denning.
Watch for scratching under deck at night, opossum visible near trash, and hissing or play-dead behavior.
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Watch for snake spotted on patio or deck, shed skin near foundation, and snake under stored items.
We handle squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, snakes, birds, moles, armadillos, and other nuisance wildlife common to Alabama homes.
Yes. All removal methods are humane and designed to safely evict animals without unnecessary harm whenever possible.
Yes. We locate and seal entry points to prevent animals from returning after removal.
Absolutely. Attics and crawlspaces are common nesting areas, and we specialize in safely removing wildlife from these spaces.
Yes. Our exclusion work focuses on preventing future infestations, not just removing the current animals.
Yes, but methods may vary to protect young animals while still resolving the issue safely and legally.
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Most jobs scheduled within 24–48 hours.
