Acorn Opossum Removal
Opossum Under the Deck or Crawl Space?Removed, and the Access Sealed
Opossum removal, entry point sealing, and exclusion work for homes and businesses across South Jersey.
- Same-day service available
- Humane trapping methods
- Warranty on work performed
Acorn Wildlife was absolutely fantastic. Completely professional and quick service. My two technicians worked quickly and solved my problem.
Signs You Have Opossums
Slow, heavy movement after dark
Opossums are nocturnal and unhurried. Dragging and shuffling under a deck, in a crawl space, or overhead is typical, without the fast scurrying of a rodent.
Openings under decks, sheds and steps
They rarely dig their own burrow. They take over an existing gap or another animal's hole under a structure.
Droppings, or a dead-animal odor
Droppings accumulate around the den. Opossums also die in confined spaces like crawl spaces and wall voids, which is a common reason for the call.
Hearing scratching but don't know what it is? That's most of our calls. We'll identify it during the inspection.
What Opossum Removal Includes
Opossums rarely dig their own burrow. They take over an existing gap or another animal's hole under a structure, which means the opening is already there and will be used again if it is not closed.
- Inspection of decks, sheds, crawl spaces, garages and attics to locate the animal and its access
- Humane trapping and removal
- Check for young, which ride with the mother and are easily missed
- Sealing and screening of every opening into the space
- Cleanup of nesting material and droppings where needed
- Warranty on the work performed
How It Works
- 1Comprehensive inspection. We find the animal and the entry points — rooflines, soffits, attic and gable vents, crawl spaces, damaged siding.
- 2Humane removal. Safe, proven methods to get the animal out quickly.
- 3Sealing and repair. We seal every access point and repair the damage, with a warranty on the work performed.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Acorn Wildlife was absolutely fantastic. Completely professional and quick service. My two technicians worked quickly and solved my problem.
Straight to the point, Mike was the best. A bunch of companies didn't want to take the job of getting rid of a bird's nest, but he made it seem easy.
Mike and Luke came by as soon as they can and keep us all at ease. Took care of our problem swiftly!!
Do We Cover Your Town?
Camden County
Cherry Hill · Camden · Haddonfield · Voorhees · Gloucester Township · Collingswood · Pennsauken · Berlin · Sicklerville
Burlington County
Mount Laurel · Marlton · Moorestown · Medford · Willingboro · Cinnaminson · Delran · Maple Shade · Bordentown
Mercer County
Trenton · Hamilton · Ewing · Princeton · Lawrenceville · Hightstown · Pennington · Robbinsville
Gloucester County
Deptford · West Deptford · Washington Township · Monroe Township · Glassboro · Mullica Hill · Williamstown · Woodbury
Cumberland County
Vineland · Millville · Bridgeton
Salem County
Woodstown · Elmer · Alloway · Monroeville
Don't see your town? We serve the surrounding areas too — call and ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opossum or possum?
Same animal in everyday use. The species in New Jersey is the Virginia opossum.
Are opossums aggressive?
They tend to bluff, hiss, bare teeth or play dead rather than attack. They will bite if handled, which is why removal is not a job to do bare-handed.
Why do they end up in crawl spaces?
They want a dark, dry, enclosed den and are not fussy about where. Any unsealed crawl space, deck skirt or gap under a shed qualifies.
Will it leave on its own?
It may move on, and then something else uses the same opening. Sealing the access is what actually resolves it.
Do you handle a dead opossum under the house?
Yes. Dead animal removal, cleanup of the area, and sealing the way in are handled together, since the last part is what stops it happening again.
Protect Your Home. Keep Opossums Out for Good.
Request an inspection above, or call to speak with an expert.
Call (856) 398-1028Office@AcornWildlife.com