What About Opossums?

• They are nocturnal marsupials. They move slowly and have distinctive white faces with long, pointy shouts.
• Bigger than mouse and smaller than a house cat, they are easy to pick out.
• Opossums like to play dead. They spray a pungent scent to make their act more believable.
• As marsupials, the females carry their young in a pouch to keep them warm and safe. Kangaroos do the same thing.

How do you know if you have a problem?

• They get into your house, kitchen cabinets, attic, or garage.
• You see them all over your property.

Are Opossums Dangerous?

• Generally, they are peaceful. However, if your dog or cat threatens them, they will defend themselves and their young.
• Hungry Opossums will dig up your lawn looking for grubs.
• They have sharp teeth, and can bite you if you threaten them.

What Should You Do About An Infestation?

• Remove hiding and nesting places, including wood piles, brush piles and similar debris.
• Keep your grass cut short and trim your plants.
• Shut any access opportunities, like sheds, porches, and other points of ingress.
• Keep your garage, garden shed, and other structures closed.
• Patch up your screens so there are no holes.
• Drop mothballs around the property. They will avoid that scent.
• Opossums may be a protected species in your area, so don’t harm them.
• Contact Hamptons Wildlife Removal. We follow local wildlife protection laws and will implement a humane removal process.