What should I know about opossums?

• Opossums are nocturnal; they frequent open woods, farmlands, ditches and rivers.

• When they are threatened they may play dead; however, it is more likely to hiss and open mouth.

• They do not hibernate, they will avoid temperature below -12C to avoid frostbite.

How do I know I have opossums?​​

• Visual indication of their activity on your property.

• Burrows (tunnel-like channels) visible from ground level, usually you'll see some sort of dirt splash, as with many other animals that dig.

• They are mostly active at evening.

How do opossums impact my property?

• They can cause damage to the garden, green vegetation or crops.

• Uncontrolled presence of opossums, may become into a nuisance. 

• They can enter accessible crawlspaces, take refuge in abandoned burrows.

How can I prevent opossums from invading?

• Fill holes, or discourage wildlife from continuing to enter by other means of landscaping.

• Remove debris, fallen trees, hollow logs.

• Consider wildlife proofing.

• Ask our licensed pest control professional for help!