Opossums are notorious for their scavenging habits, often tearing through trash cans and raiding pet food bowls left outdoors. While these animals are generally non-aggressive, they carry various parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites that can easily spread to your household pets.
The presence of opossums under porches, decks, or in crawlspaces leads to significant sanitation issues due to their large droppings and a distinct, foul odor. Leaving these animals to reside on your property invites structural damage as they pull at insulation and ductwork to create nesting areas.
Heavy thumping or scratching sounds coming from under your house or inside the attic during the night.
Overturned garbage bins and scattered waste throughout your lawn or driveway.
Paw prints that look like small hands, accompanied by large droppings often mistaken for dog waste.
Domestic animals barking or acting defensive toward dark corners of the yard or porch late in the evening.
