Opossum Removal in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
Opossums are small marsupials known for their rat-like appearance. They are not known for being aggressive and will not attack or bite people.They carry their young on their back or in their pouches. Opossums are known for playing dead when they are in situations where they feel threatened.
In Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other parts of the Hampton Roads area, you will find opossums under porches, decks, sheds, in attics and garages. Opossums will rummage through trash and compost and eat pet food that is left out. From time to time, opossums will prey on chickens in their chicken coops.
How to Remove Opossums in Virginia Beach
Trapping is the standard practice to remove opossums from your property. The best thing to do is to hire a professional pest control company like Summit Wildlife Removal. We are licensed and insured and will remove the animals humanely and legally.
Common Diseases from Opossums
While opossums are not known for being aggressive toward people, they can still transmit diseases such as tuberculosis, tularemia, toxoplasmosis and chagas. They carry a lot of bacteria and parasites like ticks , fleas and mites. Opossums can actually be helpful for the environment because they will feed on ticks which can spread diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease.
Opossum Prevention in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
There are certain steps you can take to prevent opossums from from getting on your property. Some preventative measures you can take to prevent opossums include:
- Not feeding wildlife (especially dog or cat food)
- Avoid leaving food outside
- Properly cover garbage cans
- Have a professional home inspection
- Have entry points sealed out and professional repairs completed
- Opossum exclusion services
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How Much Does Opossum Removal in Virginia Beach Cost?
The fees for opossum removal varies based on several different factors. Price is dependent on how many opossums you have on the property, where the opossums are located and what needs to be done to mediate the situation. The best thing you can do is contact a wildlife removal company such as Summit Wildlife Removal and schedule a free estimate for wildlife removal services.
What Opossum Removal in Virginia Beach Services Does Summit Wildlife Removal Offer?
Summit Wildlife Removal offers Opossum trapping, opossum feces clean up, opossum damage repairs, opossum exclusion, insulation replacement and opossum disinfectant and deodorizing treatments. If you need any of these services for your property in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other parts of the Hampton Roads area. For domestic animal concerns like cats or dogs or injured or sick animals, contact your local animal control.
Contact Summit Wildlife Removal for Opossum Removal in Virginia Beach
If you have opossums in your shed, under your deck or in your attic, contact Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455 to schedule a free estimate for opossum removal services. In addition to opossum services, Summit offers removal services for squirrels, raccoons, bats, moles, voles, skunks, groundhogs, snakes and foxes. Schedule an estimate with one of our professional wildlife technicians
For Pest Control Services Contact Summit Pest Control
If you have ants, rodents, spiders, mosquitoes, bed bugs or other pests causing a problem in your home in Newport News, Norfolk or Virginia Beach, contact Summit Pest Control at 757-901-4455.