Opossums

Opossums are the only marsupials native to North America, where they thrive in wooded and suburban areas east of the Rocky Mountains.

Nocturnal marsupials eat almost anything, including garbage, roadkill, rotten fruit, grass, insects, birds, and snakes.  They have a reputation for playing dead by curling onto their back, sticking their tongues out, squirting foul fluid from their scent glands, and staring off into space when confronted by predators.  Opossums also attempt to scare predators by baring their teeth and hissing, which many people mistake for a sign of rabies.

Spotting opossum tracks around the yard is a sign that an infestation is present.  The pests bring numerous parasites and diseases into homes with them and threaten house pets and residents alike with their territorial nature.  Contacting a trained pest professional from Critter Control ensures that pest opossums are humanely removed from private properties.  Our trained technicians can easily identify opossum tracks and have the tools to help prevent future infestations.