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🐾 Opossum Removal in Alpharetta

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

Opossums in Alpharetta, Georgia

Opossum removal calls in Alpharetta run year-round. Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) — the only NA marsupial — are well-established across Alpharetta. Body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies; CDC treats opossum bites as low-risk. Typical Alpharetta opossum removal runs $200-$500+.

Opossum Removal — Alpharetta, Georgia

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Serving Alpharetta and all of Fulton County, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Alpharetta — What to Expect

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

Signs in Alpharetta 🐾

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 Alpharetta

Our local Fulton County contractor serves all of Alpharetta 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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Opossum ID and Common Alpharetta Sightings

  • Size: 24-40 inches including prehensile tail, 4-14 lbs, white-grayish fur, white face, pink nose.
  • Behavior: nocturnal, slow. When threatened: hisses, drools, plays dead.
  • Common Alpharetta sightings: under porches/decks, in garages, on patios near pet food, on fence tops at dusk.

Cost and Garage Removal

Cost: $200-$300+ single live-trap, $300-$500+ mother + joeys (6-13 joeys per mother), $500-$1,000+ multi-opossum + flea/tick remediation, $300-$700+ dead opossum recovery. Most opossums in garages got in through open doors at night. Try first: open garage door fully at dusk, turn off lights, leave area, check back in 30-60 minutes. Usually leaves on its own.

📅 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 Cost in Alpharetta

$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 Alpharetta

How much does opossum removal cost in Alpharetta? +
Most Alpharetta opossum jobs run $200-$500+. Single live-trap $200-$300+. Mother + joeys $300-$500+. Multi-opossum chronic-denning $500-$1,000+. Dead opossum recovery $300-$700+.
Do opossums carry rabies? +
Very rarely. Opossum body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies virus replication. CDC treats opossum bites as low-risk. Far lower than raccoons, skunks, foxes, or bats.
There's an opossum in my Alpharetta garage — how do I get it out? +
Most got in through an open door at night. Try first: open garage door fully at dusk, turn off interior lights, leave the area, check back in 30-60 minutes. Usually leaves on its own. If not, call (844) 544-3498.
How do I keep opossums away from my Alpharetta yard? +
Three primary attractants: outdoor pet food (#1), garbage, and shelter (open undersides of decks/sheds, garage left open at night). Eliminating these reduces visits significantly.
There's a dead opossum smell in my Alpharetta home — can you find it? +
Yes. Dead opossum recovery is one of the most common Alpharetta dead-animal calls. Recovery uses targeted entry, removes carcass with PPE, treats with enzymatic deodorizer. $300-$700+.
How much does opossum removal cost in Alpharetta, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Alpharetta? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta homes.

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