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Opossum Removal · Cullman, AL · Forty Years Local
Opossum Removal in Cullman, AL
Local opossum removal for Cullman homes. We respond fast, identify entry points, remove the animals, seal the work, and clean up. Forty years working Cullman and the surrounding Cullman County area.
Licensed Alabama NWCO · Insured · Alabama wildlife regulations · Our credentials
About opossum removal in Cullman
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.
What we see most in Cullman
Bats in historic downtown buildings, raccoons in attics and outbuildings citywide, opossums and skunks at the rural edges, and squirrels in essentially every neighborhood with mature trees.
Where we work: Cullman County · ZIPs 35055, 35057, 35058 · along I-65, US-31, US-278, AL-157
What's included
- Live trapping and removal
- Crawlspace and shed exclusion
- Waste cleanup and sanitation
- Trash and pet-food prevention advice
What you should know about opossum removal
Biology & Behavior
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.
When this happens in Cullman
Year-round activity; denning under decks and porches peaks in spring (joeys in pouch) and fall (winter shelter-seeking).
Alabama & Federal Regulations
Virginia opossums are an unprotected nuisance species in Alabama and may be live-trapped and removed year-round.
Disease & Safety Risks
Low. Opossums have a body temperature unfriendly to rabies and are rarely rabies-positive in Alabama. Primary concerns are flies and feces.
Materials We Actually Use
Live traps, buried hardware cloth exclusion under decks and outbuildings, sealed trash and pet-food containers.
Recent customer feedback
★★★★★
"Jim went above and beyond for my raccoon problem! He was prompt, easy to talk to, and didn’t charge an arm and a leg. He fixed the places where the raccoons were getting into my garage on top of correcting the animal problem. I can’t say E…"
Emily Sundt
★★★★★
"Squirrels had infiltrated an insulation area near my attic on the second floor and were causing damage to my home. After calling one afternoon, the next morning bona fide wildlife expert Jim Sweezy came out to give me options and a free es…"
suzystephens
FAQs
Opossum Removal questions from Cullman homeowners
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 Cullman jobs scheduled within 24–48 hours.
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