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Opossum Control
We provide South Carolina with a complete opossum removal service! We rid your home of the opossums, seal your home to prevent opossum entry and clean up the mess they leave behind. A All Animal Control warranties all of our wildlife prevention and damage repair work. Ask us about our Life-time Warranty!
Opossums in South Carolina
The opossum or possum is the only marsupial (a pouched mammal) found in North America. The opossum's habitat is diverse, ranging from woodlands to open fields. They are most commonly found around streams or other wetland areas. However, in the urban areas of South Carolina, they seek shelter in attics, garages, chimneys, under houses, or in any other place that offers protection. Although very common in urban areas, opossums are rarely seen because they are nocturnal. Opossums are omnivores and eat a wide variety of foods. Their primary food is animal matter such as insects, earthworms, small rodents, snakes, snails, birds and frogs, but they also eat many kinds of fruits, berries and vegetables. In South Carolina's urban areas, they may eat pet food, fruit on trees, pecans, seeds in bird feeders and garbage in trash cans.
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Opossum in your home?
How did an opossum get in my house?
Opossums can enter your hole through any openings they can fit through. They often times enter the home through a pet door, a hole in your crawlspace, or any doors left ajar. It is best to immediately call a wildlife removal professional to get rid of your opossum problems!
Can opossums damage your house?
When an opossum takes up living in your home, they can and will damage your property. Most of the damage they leave comes from the deposition of their waste. They will also ruin your attic insulation, damage duct work, and tear up underneath your home. If you have opossums causing damage to your home, call us today to schedule an inspection for opossum control!
What do you do if there's an opossum in my house?
Opossum in your South Carolina home or business should be removed immediately. If you suspect you have an opossum in your attic, under porch, under sheds, utility building or opossums in your chimney you should call our opossum removal specialist immediately. Our wildlife removal specialists have the necessary training and skills to remove your nuisance opossum and complete the necessary repairs and exclusion techniques to keep opossums out of your home.
Are opossums dangerous?
Opossums sometime play "dead" when they are frightened. Do not approach or attempt to touch an opossum exhibiting this behavior. They frequently "revive" and become extremely defensive. Opossums are capable of transmitting several different diseases. Even though opossums can potentially transmit rabies, they appear to be very resistant to the disease and are not considered serious rabies vectors. Opossums may also transmit Murine typhus or other diseases to people or pets through the fleas that infest them. Where opossums are common, pet owners should be diligent in controlling fleas on their animals.