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🐾 Opossum Removal in Marietta

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

Opossums in Marietta, Georgia

Virginia opossums shelter under decks, porches, sheds, and detached garages across Marietta's older residential neighborhoods. The wraparound porches of the antebellum and Victorian housing stock around the Marietta Square historic district are particularly attractive den sites, as are the detached garage crawl spaces of the West Side Historic District. Opossums are not aggressive but their presence under a home creates persistent flea, tick, and scent issues. Females raise young in spring, making March through May peak removal season. Trapping is the standard method, followed by exclusion of every potential den site to prevent the next opossum from moving in.

Opossum Removal — Marietta, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Marietta — What to Expect

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

Signs in Marietta 🐾

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 Marietta

Our local Cobb County contractor serves all of Marietta 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 Marietta, 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 Marietta contractor is fully licensed under the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and uses only permitted, humane removal methods.

Opossum Removal Cost in Marietta

$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 Marietta

Are opossums dangerous in Marietta? +
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 with droppings, and persistent scent issues. Removal is straightforward but follow-up exclusion is essential.
How do I keep opossums out from under my Marietta porch? +
Heavy-gauge wire mesh buried 12 inches below grade and extending up to the porch deck is the standard exclusion. Marietta's older porches often have multiple access points — a thorough inspection is required before sealing. Repellents alone don't work durably.
How much does opossum removal cost in Marietta, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Marietta 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 Marietta crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Marietta? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Marietta 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 Marietta leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Marietta 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 Marietta homes.

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