How do I know if opossums are on my property?

Signs include droppings, overturned trash, footprints, or nocturnal noises around your home.

How do you safely remove opossums?

We humanely trap and relocate opossums according to local regulations to protect your home and the animal.

Can opossums cause damage or health concerns?

Opossums can damage property and carry parasites. Removing them helps protect your home and family.

How do you prevent opossums from returning?

We seal all entry points and vulnerable areas with durable materials to keep opossums and other wildlife out permanently.

Is opossum removal safe for pets and children?

Yes. Our methods are humane and chemical-free, ensuring safety for your family and pets.

Opossum Removal & Trapping in North Dallas, TX

Dallas Opossum Trapping & Humane Prevention

Seeing an opossum around your porch, shed, or garden? These nocturnal animals often take shelter under decks, crawlspaces, and other quiet areas. At Critter Guardian, we provide expert opossum removal in Dallas using humane trapping and exclusion techniques. Our trained technicians identify den sites, safely remove the opossums, and seal off entry points to protect your home long-term.

Decks & Porches

Opossums often seek shelter under decks or porches. We trap and remove them, then install exclusion barriers to prevent their return.

Sheds & Flower Beds

Opossums forage in flower beds and hide under sheds. We install underground barriers and seal entry points to keep them from nesting or digging around your property.

Crawlspaces & Foundations

Opossums can enter crawlspaces and foundations causing damage. We seal vents, gaps, and openings to block their access for good.

Count on Critter Guardian for fast, humane opossum removal and lasting prevention in North Dallas.

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What to Know About Opossums in North Dallas

Opossums are North America’s only native marsupial and are generally harmless—but their presence around your home can still be unsettling. Often active at night, they may rummage through trash, take shelter under porches, or even nest in attics if access is available.

While they help control pests like insects and ticks, opossums can create messes, carry parasites, and occasionally hiss or appear aggressive when threatened. They are skilled climbers and scavengers, making urban and suburban environments ideal for hiding and feeding.

At Critter Guardian, we educate homeowners about opossum behavior and help secure homes from future encounters. Awareness is the first step in peaceful coexistence—or safe removal when needed.

Our 3-Step Opossum Trapping & Pest Control Process

Step 1: Identify Entry Points

We inspect your attic, crawlspaces, and roofline for signs of opossum activity—such as droppings, scratching, or torn and matted insulation. Our team pinpoints how the opossums are getting in and where they’re nesting.

Find Access & Nests

Step 2: Humane Removal

We use live traps or one-way exclusion devices to safely remove opossums without harming them. Whether they’re under a deck or nesting in the attic, we tailor the method to the situation.

Safe Extraction

Step 3: Exclude & Sanitize

After removal, we seal off all identified entry points to prevent future opossum intrusions. If needed, we also offer attic sanitation to eliminate droppings, odors, and pheromone trails.

Seal & Clean

Opossum Activity Inspections in North Dallas

Hearing noises in the attic or spotting an opossum in your yard? Our expert inspections uncover hidden entry points and prevent future infestations.

Signs of Opossums & What to Look For

Nighttime Noises: Loud thumping or scratching in walls or attic at night.
Opossum Sightings: Spotted wandering in yards, especially near trash or pet food.
Strong Odor: Musky or foul smell from nesting or droppings in enclosed spaces.
Droppings: Large, tapered droppings left near nesting or feeding areas.
Damage: Torn insulation, chewed ducts, or urine stains in the attic.

Opossums are excellent climbers and can easily enter attics or crawlspaces through roof gaps and vents. They may carry fleas, mites, and diseases. Professional removal is the safest way to resolve a potential opossum problem.

How to Keep Opossums Out of Your Home

Prevent opossums from making your property their home with these simple steps:

Secure trash bins: Use tight-fitting lids to contain odors.
Bring pet food indoors: Especially at night when opossums are most active.
Seal entry points: Cover attic vents and close gaps along the roofline.
Trim tree limbs: Keep branches away from your roof to reduce access.
Remove shelter: Clear out woodpiles, brush, and low decks where opossums may nest.

Opossums are nocturnal scavengers and commonly enter homes during colder months or when raising young in spring. Early action is key to avoiding damage and contamination.

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Real Experiences. Real Results.

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- Jessica, Frisco

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- Mark, Plano

"Great communication, on time, and left no trace after removing the critters."
- Amanda, McKinney

"Top-notch team. I feel so much better knowing the attic’s protected now."
- Carlos, Allen

"Professional and thorough from start to finish. No more scratching in the attic!"
- Lisa, Richardson

"They sealed every entry point and got the squirrels out. 10/10."
- Brian, The Colony

"Courteous and knowledgeable. Explained everything about keeping rats out."
- Sarah, Coppell

"Fixed the rodent issue and showed me how they blocked future access."
- Mike, Prosper

"I couldn’t be happier. There are no more noises in the attic!"
- Jen, Flower Mound

"Friendly, efficient, and the squirrels are gone for good!"
- Paul, Little Elm

"The team was punctual and thorough. They even sanitized the attic after removing the rats."
- David, Lewisville

"Fast response time and excellent at sealing every spot the mice could squeeze into."
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