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🐾 Opossum Removal in Austell

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

Opossums in Austell, Georgia

Virginia opossums shelter under porches, decks, sheds, and crawl spaces across Austell's older railroad-era housing stock and the post-war ranches throughout the central neighborhoods. The wraparound porches and raised crawl spaces of late-19th- and early-20th-century homes provide particularly attractive denning. The Sweetwater Creek corridor and Six Flags-area wooded fringe push additional opossum pressure into adjacent blocks. Females raise young in spring, making March through May peak removal season. Beyond denning, opossums bring fleas and ticks into yards. Trapping is the standard removal method, followed by exclusion of every potential den site.

Opossum Removal — Austell, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Austell — What to Expect

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

Signs in Austell 🐾

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 Austell

Our local Cobb County contractor serves all of Austell 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 Austell, Georgia — Local Context

Opossums are among the most common wildlife species removed from homes in the Southeast, thriving in the region's warm climate and abundant food supply. Year-round breeding in the South means opossum families can be encountered in structures at any time of year. Female opossums may carry a full pouch of young, requiring careful, trained handling by licensed professionals.

All wildlife removal in Georgia is regulated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Our Austell contractor is fully licensed under the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and uses only permitted, humane removal methods.

Opossum Removal Cost in Austell

$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 Austell

Why are opossums under my Austell porch? +
Older Austell homes with wraparound porches and raised crawl spaces have multiple access points along the joist line and foundation. Opossums find these spaces ideal for denning and raising young. Without exclusion, the same site attracts a new opossum within weeks of any single removal.
Are opossums dangerous in Austell? +
Opossums are not aggressive and rarely carry rabies due to their low body temperature. The real concerns are flea and tick infestations brought into yards, contamination of crawl spaces, and persistent scent issues. Removal plus exclusion is the durable fix.
How much does opossum removal cost in Austell, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Austell 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 Georgia 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 Austell crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Austell? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Austell 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 Austell leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Austell 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 Georgia? +
Opossums are active year-round in Georgia 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 Austell homes.

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