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🐾 Opossum Removal in Atlanta

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

Opossums in Atlanta, Georgia

Opossum removal calls in Atlanta run year-round because Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) — the only marsupial native to North America — are well-established across every Atlanta neighborhood, from BeltLine corridor (Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown) through Buckhead estate areas, West End, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, and the mid-century neighborhoods (Adamsville, Cascade, Sylvan Hills). Opossums are the lowest-aggression and lowest-disease-risk of common Atlanta wildlife species: their body temperature (94-97°F) is too low to support active rabies infection, and they prefer to play dead rather than bite. That said, opossums in Atlanta garages, crawlspaces, attics, under porches, and dead inside walls are real problems. Typical Atlanta opossum removal runs $200-$500+.

Opossum Removal — Atlanta, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Atlanta — What to Expect

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

Signs in Atlanta 🐾

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 Atlanta

Our local Fulton County contractor serves all of Atlanta 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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What an Opossum Looks Like and Common Atlanta Sightings

  • Size and shape: 24-40 inches total including prehensile tail (8-15 inches of bare pink tail), 4-14 lbs, white-to-grayish fur, white face, pink nose, naked pink ears, opposable thumbs on rear feet.
  • Behavior: nocturnal, slow-moving, often appears uncoordinated. When threatened: hisses, drools, defecates, eventually goes catatonic ("playing possum").
  • Common Atlanta sightings: under porches/decks at dusk in Buckhead, Inman Park, Cabbagetown; in BeltLine-adjacent garages with doors open; on patios near pet food in any Atlanta neighborhood; in trash cans; on bird feeders; walking on fence tops at dusk.

Are Opossums Dangerous to Atlanta Homes, Pets, or People?

  • Rabies risk is very low. Opossum body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies virus replication. Documented but extremely rare. CDC generally treats opossum bites as low-risk for rabies.
  • Aggression is minimal. Opossums almost never bite unless cornered, and even then prefer to play dead.
  • Property damage: opossums in garages knock over containers, scatter trash, eat pet food. Long-term denning under decks/sheds produces flea and tick concentrations that affect pets and people.
  • Other diseases: opossums carry leptospirosis, salmonella, toxoplasmosis at typical wildlife levels.

Where Opossums Den in Atlanta

  • Under decks, porches, sheds — most common Atlanta den site. Buckhead, BeltLine corridor, West End larger lots.
  • Garages with doors left open at night — common in every Atlanta neighborhood.
  • Crawlspaces with foundation gaps — common in Atlanta intown pre-1940 historic housing.
  • Older garages and outbuildings — common in West End, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, mid-century neighborhoods.

What Opossum Removal Costs in Atlanta

  • $200-$300+ — single-opossum live-trap from yard, garage, or under porch.
  • $300-$500+ — opossum + joeys (mother carries 6-13 joeys; removal must include all).
  • $500-$1,000+ — multi-opossum chronic denning, exclusion fencing, flea/tick remediation.
  • $300-$700+ — dead opossum recovery from attic, wall cavity, under-house space.

📅 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 Atlanta

$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 Atlanta

How much does opossum removal cost in Atlanta, Georgia? +
Most Atlanta opossum jobs run $200-$500+. Single-opossum live-trap from yard, garage, or under porch is $200-$300+. Mother opossum with joeys (marsupial reproduction means mothers carry 6-13 joeys; removal must include all joeys) is $300-$500+. Multi-opossum chronic-denning properties with exclusion and flea/tick remediation run $500-$1,000+. Dead-opossum recovery from attic, wall cavity, or under-house space is $300-$700+.
Do opossums carry rabies? +
Very rarely. Opossum body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies virus replication, so rabies-positive opossums are documented but extremely rare nationally. The CDC generally treats opossum bites as low-risk for rabies. Opossums are far lower rabies risk than raccoons, skunks, foxes, or bats — the four primary terrestrial rabies-vector species in Georgia.
There's an opossum in my Atlanta garage — how do I get it out? +
Most opossums in garages got in through an open door at night and can't find their way back out. Try this first: open the garage door fully at dusk, turn off interior lights, leave the area, check back in 30-60 minutes. The opossum usually leaves on its own if the exit is obvious. If it doesn't leave or you find it during the day, call (844) 544-3498 for same-day removal. Don't chase or sweep it out — opossums play dead when threatened.
Are opossums beneficial because they eat ticks? +
The widely-shared claim that a single opossum eats 5,000 ticks per season has been challenged by recent research. That said, opossums DO eat insects, slugs, snails, snakes (including venomous), and small rodents. The downside: opossum dens themselves accumulate fleas and ticks at densities that affect pets and people on the property. Outdoor opossum population in your woods = fine; opossum den under your Atlanta deck = problem.
How do I keep opossums away from my Atlanta yard? +
Three primary attractants: food (outdoor pet food is #1, plus garbage, fallen fruit, bird-feeder spillage), shelter (open undersides of decks/sheds/porches, garage left open at night, accessible crawlspaces), and water (pet water bowls, ponds). Eliminating these features reduces visits significantly. Hard exclusion (welded-wire mesh extending below grade, foundation gap sealing) prevents denning.
There's a dead opossum smell coming from somewhere in my Atlanta home — can you find it? +
Yes. Dead opossum recovery is one of the most common Atlanta dead-animal calls because opossums often die in attics, wall cavities, under porches, or in crawlspaces — producing 10-14 days of severe odor and frequently a follow-up fly infestation. A contractor uses targeted entry (smallest possible drywall opening or crawlspace access), removes the carcass with PPE, treats the area with enzymatic deodorizer, and addresses any drywall or insulation contamination. Recovery in Atlanta runs $300-$700+.
How much does opossum removal cost in Atlanta, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Atlanta 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 Atlanta crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Atlanta? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Atlanta 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 Atlanta leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Atlanta 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 Atlanta homes.

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