Opossums tend to move into the spaces just under and around your home: beneath the
deck, under the porch, in the crawlspace, or in a shed. They'll raid pet food and
garbage, and they can rattle pets and kids just by being there. Marietta Wildlife Removal
connects you with a licensed local pro who traps and removes opossums from Marietta properties humanely.
Call (678) 257-7116. We answer 24/7.
Where opossums cause trouble
Unlike squirrels or raccoons that push into attics, opossums usually den low: the
dark, sheltered pockets under decks, porches, sheds, and crawlspaces around Marietta
homes. They're not aggressive, but their denning brings droppings, odor, and the
occasional standoff with a curious dog. They'll also happily make a nightly habit of
your garbage cans or outdoor pet bowls.
Not always a nuisance, but easy to remove when they are
Opossums actually eat ticks and pests, so a passing visitor isn't a crisis. The
problem is when one dens under your structure or keeps coming back. In that case,
removal plus cleaning up what's attracting them (accessible food, open crawlspace
gaps) is the fix. They can turn up year-round in our climate.
The process
- Inspect: locate the den site and access points under the structure
- Remove: humane trapping and removal
- Seal: close off the under-deck, porch, or crawlspace gap so it doesn't
reopen as a den - Advise: simple steps to remove attractants (pet food, garbage access)
Licensed and insured in Georgia
Georgia requires proper nuisance-wildlife permitting to trap and relocate opossums,
which every pro we connect you with holds, along with full insurance. (For stray dogs and cats,
call Cobb County Animal Services at 770-499-4136; for opossums and other wildlife,
call us.)
Serving Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and the Marietta
Square area.
Call (678) 257-7116 now for humane opossum removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are opossums dangerous?
Opossums are rarely aggressive and have a very low rabies risk, but you should not corner or handle one. The real issue is when they den under a deck, porch, or in a crawlspace, where they leave droppings and can bring fleas and ticks. Our pros remove them humanely.
Why is an opossum living under my deck or porch?
Decks, porches, sheds, and crawlspaces make ideal, sheltered den sites, especially in wooded Marietta neighborhoods. Once one moves in it tends to stay. Our pros trap and remove the animal and seal the space so another does not take its place.
Do opossums cause damage?
They tip trash, den in crawlspaces and under structures, leave droppings, and can carry fleas and ticks into your yard. They are not the most destructive animal our pros handle, but a denning opossum is worth removing promptly.
How do you get rid of an opossum?
Our pros use humane trapping and removal, then seal off the den site so the problem does not repeat. Call (678) 257-7116 and we will come assess it, often the same day.