If you have an opossum that has taken up residence in your shed or under your deck, you should look into opossum removal in Oklahoma City Ok.  When complaints come in about an opossum, it’s usually because they are harassing pets or have moved into an attic, garage or shed and are causing problems.  They can steal food, knock over garbage cans and leave a big mess with their droppings.  They carry parasites and a strong odor.  They are filthy, disease ridden animals who can spread germs and bacteria everywhere they go.  Their lifespan is not that long so if they happen to be living in your attic and die, it can leave behind a horrible odor. They are nocturnal which means they are most active at night.  If they are in your attic, they will be making a lot of noise and can keep you up in the middle of the night.

Some people choose to trap opossums on their own without hiring an opossum removal company but that can be tricky.  Even though opossums are easy to catch, you may accidentally trap your own pets in the process.  It also may be illegal to trap and relocate possums in your state.  That is why it’s best to hire a professional.  They are trained and experienced and can eliminate the problem legally.

The best way to prevent opossums from entering onto your property or in your house is by making it really hard for them to find food.  Keep your trash can covered and your food put away. Keep pet food covered or only feed your pets indoors.  If you leave pet dishes outside on the porch they can attract opossums and all kinds of other wildlife you don’t want on your property.  They are scavengers and will crawl into your house or in your yard to find whatever scraps they can.  If they can’t find any food, they will leave you alone.

If you have an opossum already living on your property or in your home, call opossum removal in Oklahoma City Ok as soon as possible.  A professional can come out and safely remove the animal from your property so you won’t have to deal with it any longer.  They can also help you find the source of entry for these pests and help you seal them up so you won’t have opossums entering your home in the future.