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🐾 Opossum Removal in Palmetto

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

Opossums in Palmetto, Georgia

Opossum removal calls in Palmetto run year-round. Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) are well-established across Palmetto rural properties. Body temperature (94-97°F) is below rabies-optimal range. Typical Palmetto opossum removal runs $200-$700.

Opossum Removal — Palmetto, Georgia

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Serving Palmetto and all of Fulton County, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Palmetto — What to Expect

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

Signs in Palmetto 🐾

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 Palmetto

Our local Fulton County contractor serves all of Palmetto 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 Sightings on Palmetto Farm Properties

  • Common locations: under porches/decks, in barn outbuildings, in garages, eating barn-cat food.
  • Behavior: nocturnal, slow, plays dead.
  • Property damage: scattered trash, eaten pet/barn-cat food, flea/tick concentrations.

Cost

$200-$300 single live-trap, $300-$500 mother + joeys (6-13), $500-$1,000 multi-opossum + flea/tick remediation, $300-$700 dead opossum recovery from barn or under-house.

📅 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 Palmetto

$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 Palmetto

How much does opossum removal cost in Palmetto? +
$200-$700. Single live-trap $200-$300. Mother + joeys $300-$500. Multi-opossum $500-$1,000. Dead opossum recovery $300-$700.
Do opossums carry rabies? +
Very rarely. Body temperature below rabies-optimal range. CDC treats opossum bites as low-risk.
There's an opossum in my Palmetto barn — how do I get it out? +
Open the barn door fully at dusk, turn off lights, leave area, check back in 30-60 minutes. Usually leaves on its own.
How do I keep opossums away from my Palmetto property? +
Eliminate outdoor pet food, secure barn-cat food, secure garbage, close garage/barn doors at night.
Is there a dead opossum smell in my Palmetto barn? +
Common Palmetto call. Recovery from barn or under-house spaces $300-$700.
How much does opossum removal cost in Palmetto, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Palmetto 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 Palmetto crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Palmetto? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Palmetto 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 Palmetto leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Palmetto 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 Palmetto homes.

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