Opossum Removal in Wake Forest, NC
Freedom Wildlife Solutions & Pest Control
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Virginia opossums are common across Wake Forest — under decks, sheds, and inside crawl spaces. They are generally not aggressive, but they leave droppings, attract flies, and can carry fleas and ticks into your yard. Freedom Wildlife Solutions & Pest Control traps, removes, and excludes opossums so the next one moves on to a different yard. New to us? Meet the team behind our Wake Forest wildlife & pest services.
We are veteran-owned and operated. Opossums are technically beneficial — they eat ticks and slugs by the thousands — but most homeowners would rather they did that work somewhere other than under the back porch.
Why Wake Forest Homeowners Choose Freedom Wildlife Solutions & Pest Control
- Veteran-owned, NC-licensed for wildlife handling.
- We always check for joeys before any removal decision.
- Exclusion warrantied — den sites do not re-open under our work.
- 521 five-star reviews from homeowners across central North Carolina.
Tracks larger than possum-sized? Could be a raccoon — see our raccoon removal in Wake Forest page.
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Wake Forest Neighborhoods We Serve
We treat homes across Wake Forest — Heritage, Hasentree, Traditions, Bowling Green, Stonegate, Wake Forest Reserve, the wooded communities near Falls Lake, and the older neighborhoods around downtown North Main.
Got more than opossums? See our broader wildlife removal in Wake Forest page for bats, birds, squirrels, and raccoons. Or call (919) 584-8650.
Common Opossum Denning Sites
- Under wood decks and concrete porches — most common Wake Forest call.
- Sheds, outbuildings, and garden sheds with gaps at the base.
- Crawl spaces with damaged or missing access door covers.
- Stacked firewood piles, brush piles, and dense landscape.
- Hollow trees and stumps near the property line.
How We Handle Opossum Calls
Inspection
We locate the den site, check for young (females carry joeys in the pouch March through October), and identify the access points.
Trap and Remove
Trapping at the den entrance. Opossums caught are handled per NC regulations — relocated or processed as required.
Exclusion
We seal the den access — under decks with hardware cloth dug into the soil, crawl space doors with reinforced access covers, and outbuilding gaps with chew-resistant material. Without exclusion, the next opossum moves into the same den within weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Opossum Removal in Wake Forest
Are opossums dangerous?
Generally no. Opossums prefer to play dead or flee rather than fight. They are not aggressive toward humans or pets in most encounters. They can carry fleas, ticks, and bacteria — which is the main reason most homeowners want them gone from under decks and crawl spaces.
How much does opossum removal cost in Wake Forest?
Cost depends on the den location and the exclusion work required. Under-deck jobs with hardware cloth installation run higher than simple shed or outbuilding access exclusion. We quote after the inspection.
What if the opossum has babies in the pouch?
Female opossums carry young in the pouch from March through October. We always check for joeys before any final removal decision. When joeys are dependent on the mother, we handle the removal in a way that keeps the family together where possible.
Why exclude if opossums eat ticks?
Opossums do eat ticks, which is genuinely useful. The trade-off is droppings, smell, fleas, and the risk of pets confronting one. If you are comfortable with the trade-off, many homeowners leave them alone. We exclude only when the den site is a problem.
Will another opossum just move in?
Only if you skip the exclusion step. Den sites are valuable habitat — the next opossum in the area will move in within weeks if access is still open. Sealing under-deck and shed access is what stops the cycle.
