Opossums are nocturnal critters that are known to invade Polk County properties in search of food, water, and shelter. Oftentimes, their search leads to overnight damages and disturbances that can disrupt the peace in your home and alarm your family and pets. While you may feel the urge to deal with the infestation on your own, it is best to rely on the licensed professionals at Critter Control® of Polk County to handle your opossum problem safely and efficiently.
3 Signs of an Opossum Infestation
Opossums are cunning critters that are drawn to your property to nest and find food. There are three main signs of an opossum invasion, including:
- Droppings and Stains – Unidentifiable brown droppings and stains are a sign of an opossum infestation that will cause an unpleasant odor in the vicinity of your property.
- Growling and Clicking Noises –Opossums growl when intimidated and can be identified by the distinct clicking sounds they make as they communicate with each other.
- Distinct Pawprints – The critters can leave either big or small pawprints as their front paws are smaller than their larger back paws.
Damages and Dangers of Opossums
While opossums typically avoid conflict and confrontation by playing dead, it is still vital to avoid contact with the animal as opossums are known to carry mites and transmittable, harmful diseases. Opossums may also cause damage to your property by destroying produce and trashing your yard while scavenging through your trash cans and garden.
Safe and Humane Polk County Opossum Removal
The experts at Critter Control® of Polk County are trained in solving opossum infestations in a humane and eco-friendly manner. The steps to effectively remove opossums and other nuisance critters include:
- Inspection – Your property will be thoroughly assessed to find any compromised areas or possible entry points used by the opossums.
- Removal – We utilize humane and eco-friendly trapping methods in order to remove the opossums from your property.
- Exclusion – The surrounding areas of your home will be opossum-proofed to halt any possible future invasions
- Restoration – We repair and restore any contaminated and damaged areas to their original condition.
At Critter Control® of Polk County, we pride ourselves on using eco-friendly and humane methods of removal when it comes to unwanted critters inside your home or workplace. If you encounter opossums on your Polk County property, keep your distance and contact the wildlife removal experts at Critter Control® of Polk County immediately at 863-204-2815.
