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🐾 Opossum Removal in Santa Elena

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

Opossum Removal — Santa Elena, Texas

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Opossum Removal in Santa Elena — What to Expect

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

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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 Santa Elena

Our local Starr County contractor serves all of Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena, Texas — Local Context

Opossums are primarily found in the eastern portions of the Southwest — eastern Texas and Oklahoma — where they are relatively common in wooded suburban areas. They become increasingly uncommon moving west into the drier portions of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Where present, they behave similarly to southeastern populations, denning in sheltered structures and foraging opportunistically.

All wildlife removal in Texas is regulated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Our Santa Elena contractor is fully licensed under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and uses only permitted, humane removal methods.

Opossum Removal Cost in Santa Elena

$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 Santa Elena

How much does opossum removal cost in Santa Elena, Texas? +
Opossum trapping and removal in Texas typically costs $150–$400+. Sealing the entry point where opossums access your Santa Elena 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 Texas 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 Santa Elena crawlspaces and attics and require professional-grade sanitization.
Why do opossums keep getting under my house in Santa Elena? +
Opossums do not dig — they use existing openings. Crawlspace vents, gaps in skirting, and open foundation areas in Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena leave on its own? +
Possibly, but not reliably. Opossums can be nomadic and sometimes move on within days. However, a warm, sheltered crawlspace in Santa Elena 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 Texas? +
Opossums are active year-round in Texas 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 Santa Elena homes.

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