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🐾 Opossum Removal in Roswell

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

Opossums in Roswell, Georgia

Opossum removal calls in Roswell run year-round. Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) — the only marsupial native to North America — are well-established across Roswell, especially Historic District garden properties, Holcomb Bridge corridor yards, and east Roswell subdivisions. Body temperature (94-97°F) is below optimal range for rabies; CDC treats opossum bites as low rabies risk. Typical Roswell opossum removal runs $200-$500+.

Opossum Removal — Roswell, Georgia

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Serving Roswell and all of Fulton County, Georgia

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Opossum Removal in Roswell — What to Expect

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

Signs in Roswell 🐾

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 Roswell

Our local Fulton County contractor serves all of Roswell 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 Roswell Sightings

  • Size and shape: 24-40 inches total including prehensile tail, 4-14 lbs, white-to-grayish fur, white face, pink nose.
  • Behavior: nocturnal, slow-moving. When threatened: hisses, drools, eventually plays dead.
  • Common Roswell sightings: under porches/decks, in garages with doors left open, on patios near pet food, in trash cans, walking on fence tops at dusk.
  • Property damage: garage trash scattered, pet food eaten, long-term denning under decks produces flea/tick concentrations.

Roswell Opossum Cost and Removal

Cost: $200-$300+ single live-trap, $300-$500+ mother + joeys (marsupial mothers carry 6-13 joeys; removal must include all), $500-$1,000+ multi-opossum chronic denning + flea/tick remediation, $300-$700+ dead opossum recovery.

Most opossums in garages got in through an open door at night. Try first: open garage door fully at dusk, turn off interior lights, leave area, check back in 30-60 minutes. The opossum 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 Roswell

$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 Roswell

How much does opossum removal cost in Roswell? +
Most Roswell opossum jobs run $200-$500+. Single live-trap $200-$300+. Mother + joeys (6-13 joeys per mother — removal must include all) $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. The CDC generally treats opossum bites as low-risk for rabies. Far lower risk than raccoons, skunks, foxes, or bats.
There's an opossum in my Roswell 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. The opossum usually leaves on its own. If it doesn't leave, call (844) 544-3498 for same-day removal.
How do I keep opossums away from my Roswell yard? +
Three primary attractants: outdoor pet food, garbage, and shelter (open undersides of decks/sheds, garage left open at night, accessible crawlspaces). Eliminating these reduces opossum visits significantly. Hard exclusion (welded-wire mesh extending below grade) prevents denning.
There's a dead opossum smell in my Roswell home — can you find it? +
Yes. Dead opossum recovery is one of the most common Roswell dead-animal calls. Recovery uses targeted entry (smallest possible drywall opening), removes carcass with PPE, treats with enzymatic deodorizer. Cost $300-$700+.
How much does opossum removal cost in Roswell, Georgia? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Georgia typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Roswell 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 Roswell crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Roswell? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Roswell 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 Roswell leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Roswell 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 Roswell homes.

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