Opossum Removal in Columbus, OH
Humane opossum removal and exclusion for decks, porches, sheds, garages, and crawl spaces, with sanitation advice and repairs that keep new animals from moving in.
Opossum Removal
Humane Opossum Removal With Lasting Exclusion
Opossum removal solves a problem that often starts quietly beneath a deck or inside a crawl space. Opossums are North America's only marsupial, and while they help control ticks, slugs, and insects outdoors, they become unwelcome when they den under porches, sheds, and homes, raiding trash cans and pet food bowls and leaving droppings and odors behind. Homeowners in Columbus, OH and surrounding Central Ohio communities often discover them when a dog corners one in the yard or a strong smell rises from beneath the floor. The X-Terminator inspects your property to find den sites and entry points, removes opossums humanely in line with Ohio wildlife regulations, and installs exclusion barriers that prevent the next animal from moving in. We also check for babies, address contamination, and explain how to remove the food sources that attracted the opossum in the first place. Our owners provide upfront pricing and handle every visit personally.
✓ Den site inspection
✓ Humane opossum trapping
✓ Deck and porch exclusion
✓ Crawl space entry sealing
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Columbus, OH
Humane Wildlife Care
Opossum Removal That Respects the Animal and Your Home
Opossums are generally docile, but they can cause real messes and odors. These priorities guide how we handle them safely.
Den Sites Found Completely
Opossums use crawl spaces, deck voids, garages, and shed floors for shelter. We locate the den and every opening the animal uses, which helps us position traps correctly and plan exclusion work that closes all access points.
Mothers and Young Handled Carefully
Female opossums carry young in a pouch and later on their backs. We check for babies and plan removal so young are not left behind to die under your home, which would create far worse odor problems later.
Food Sources Identified and Removed
Unsecured trash, outdoor pet food, fallen fruit, and bird seed attract opossums nightly. We explain which items on your property are drawing animals in and how simple changes reduce visits from opossums, raccoons, and skunks alike.
Exclusion Built to Last
After removal, we install sturdy wire mesh barriers buried below grade around decks, porches, and crawl space openings. Durable materials stop opossums from digging or pushing their way back into the same sheltered space under your home.
Sanitation After Removal
Droppings, nesting debris, and urine beneath a home can create odors and attract other pests. We recommend cleanup steps for affected areas and point out damaged insulation or vapor barriers that may need replacement afterward.
Calm Handling Around Pets
Opossums may hiss, drool, or play dead when threatened, which can frighten families and excite dogs. We remove animals calmly, explain normal behavior, and help you keep pets safely away during the entire trapping period.
Opossum Removal Services
These opossum services help homeowners and businesses in Columbus, OHio remove animals humanely and keep them from returning.
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Opossum Inspection and Den Location
Decks, porches, sheds, garages, and crawl spaces are inspected for tracks, droppings, nesting material, and openings, locating where opossums shelter and how they usually move in and out each night.
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Humane Opossum Trapping
Properly baited live traps are set near den entrances and checked promptly, removing opossums humanely and in accordance with Ohio wildlife regulations while keeping animal stress as low as possible.
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Deck and Porch Exclusion
Galvanized wire mesh barriers are installed around the base of decks, porches, and stoops and buried below ground, preventing opossums and other animals from digging back into those sheltered spaces.
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Crawl Space Entry Sealing
Broken vents, loose access doors, and foundation gaps are repaired or covered with durable materials, keeping wandering opossums from reaching the dark, protected spaces beneath your home where they den.
05
Garage and Shed Removal
Opossums trapped in garages, workshops, and storage sheds are safely removed, and gaps beneath doors, siding, and floors are identified so animals cannot return to raid pet food and trash.
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Contamination Cleanup Guidance
Areas soiled by droppings, urine, and nesting debris are evaluated, with recommendations for cleanup, deodorizing, and replacing damaged insulation so lingering odors do not attract other wildlife to the space.
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How it works
How Our Opossum Removal Process Works
Your opossum removal service begins with an inspection to locate den sites, entry points, and any signs of young. We explain the plan and upfront pricing, then set humane traps near active openings and check them promptly. Once the opossum has been removed, we install exclusion barriers around decks, porches, and crawl spaces, seal remaining gaps, and recommend sanitation steps so the area stays clean and unattractive to the next animal searching for shelter.
Opossums often share the same hiding places and food sources as other Central Ohio wildlife. Raccoons raid the same trash cans, skunks den beneath the same decks, and fleas can follow wildlife into crawl spaces. That is why many homeowners pair opossum removal with raccoon removal, skunk removal, or flea and tick control for complete protection. Contact The X-Terminator today to schedule an inspection and reclaim the spaces beneath and around your home.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are opossums dangerous to people or pets?
Opossums are generally shy and prefer to escape or play dead rather than fight. However, a cornered opossum may hiss, bare its teeth, or bite, so keep pets and children away and never attempt to handle one yourself.
Can opossums get into an attic or garage?
Yes. Opossums are capable climbers with grasping feet and tails, and they sometimes reach attics through damaged soffits, roof gaps near overhanging branches, or garage doors left open. Sealing openings and trimming limbs reduces that access considerably.
Why is an opossum living under my porch?
Porches, decks, and crawl spaces offer dry, protected shelter close to easy food such as trash, pet food, and fallen fruit. Opossums move frequently, but a reliable meal nearby encourages them to stay much longer.
Is an opossum playing dead sick or injured?
Not usually. Playing dead is an involuntary response to extreme fear that can last minutes or hours. The animal appears lifeless, drools, and releases a foul odor, then recovers and leaves once it feels safe.
Should I worry if I find baby opossums alone?
Young opossums sometimes fall off their mother's back. Juveniles about seven inches long without the tail are typically independent. Smaller babies need help, and a licensed wildlife rehabilitator can provide the right care for them.
Which habits invite opossums onto my property?
Leaving pet food outside overnight, using unsecured trash cans, allowing fruit to collect under trees, and leaving gaps beneath decks and sheds all invite opossums. Correcting these habits makes your yard far less attractive to them.