Opossums

Opossums in the crawl space is a common problem for homes in Virginia. Though very important creatures, they can be quite intimidatting for an untrained person. Opossums may become agressive and should only be approached by a professional. Call Shelton's Wildlife Removal for long-term opossum control. Call today for a free inspection!

Signs of Opossum

Opossums in the home are found due to their unpleasant odors, noises and feces build up. Other signs of an opossum infestation includes:

• Ripped and damaged shingles and soffits

Opossum Hazards

They are known for carrying rabies but it is actually very unlikely that an opossum will have rabies. They do carry diseases like leptospirosis, tularemia, toxoplasmosis, and are susceptible to ticks and mites.

Opossum Removal Services

The most common way to get opossums off your property is to trap them, which Shelton’s can help with. We also offer habitat modification and opossum prevention methods, and damage repairs.