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🐾 Opossum Removal in Dove Creek

Local licensed expert serving Dove Creek and all of San Miguel County. Opossums nest in attics, crawlspaces, and under decks — causing odor problems, droppings contamination, and potential disease exposure.

Opossum Removal — Dove Creek, Colorado

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Opossum Removal in Dove Creek — What to Expect

Opossums carry leptospirosis and other diseases. Their droppings contaminate insulation and require professional cleanup.

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Signs You Have Opossums

Opossums are active year-round. They breed twice per year (January-February and June-August) and mothers with young need careful handling.

  • Hissing sounds in attic or crawlspace
  • Strong musky odor
  • Droppings in attic or garage
  • Tipped garbage cans
  • Opossum sightings around home
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Our Process in Dove Creek

Our local San Miguel County contractor serves all of Dove Creek using the same proven, humane process for every job.

  • Live trapping and relocation
  • Attic and crawlspace cleanup
  • Entry point sealing
  • Odor treatment
  • Deck and foundation exclusion
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📅 Summer Activity

Opossums raise their second litter of the year through summer. Juvenile opossums dispersing from their mother are frequently found in unexpected places, including inside garages, under appliances, and in crawlspaces.

Opossum Removal in Dove Creek, Colorado — Local Context

Opossums were introduced to California in the early 20th century and have since spread throughout the Pacific Coast states. California, Oregon, and Washington now have well-established opossum populations that regularly enter structures through damaged vents, crawlspace gaps, and broken foundation screens. Western opossums behave similarly to eastern populations and are year-round concerns in the mild Pacific Coast climate.

All wildlife removal in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Our Dove Creek contractor is fully licensed under the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and uses only permitted, humane removal methods.

Opossum Removal Cost in Dove Creek

$150–$400+

Trapping and relocation. Cleanup and entry point sealing are additional services. Call for an estimate — pricing varies by contractor and job complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions — Opossum Removal in Dove Creek

How much does opossum removal cost in Dove Creek, Colorado? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Colorado typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Dove Creek crawlspace or deck adds $150–$400+. Long-term contamination cleanup in areas where opossums have been living adds additional cost depending on how long the animal was present.
Are opossums in Colorado dangerous? +
Opossums rarely carry rabies due to their low body temperature, but they do carry leptospirosis and harbor parasites including fleas, ticks, and mites. A female opossum with young in her pouch requires careful professional handling. Their droppings contaminate insulation in Dove Creek crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Dove Creek? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Dove Creek homes are the primary access points. Because they are opportunistic and nomadic, multiple different opossums may use the same entry point over time. Permanent sealing of all ground-level openings is the only lasting solution.
Will an opossum in Dove Creek leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Dove Creek may be occupied continuously by successive animals unless the entry point is sealed. Females with young will not leave until pups are fully weaned. Professional removal guarantees the animal is gone and the entry is sealed.
When are opossums most active in Colorado? +
Opossums are active year-round in Colorado and can be found in structures in any season. They breed twice per year — females carry young in the pouch from January through April for the first litter, and from June through August for the second. Cold weather drives them more aggressively into crawlspaces and attics. Mothers with pouch young require trained handling and are the most common opossum situation in Dove Creek homes.

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