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Opossum Removal in Orlando & Central Florida
Get Opossums Out From Under Your Home and Decks
Opossums are common in Central Florida neighborhoods, especially near wooded areas and retention ponds. They often look for sheltered spots under decks, sheds, and low-slung homes, and may wander across porches, pool areas, and patios at night. While opossums are generally shy, they can be noisy, messy, and unsettling—especially when they take up residence too close to your home.
Gato Lawn & Pest Control offers opossum removal and exclusion services in the Orlando area, focusing on removing animals safely and closing off den sites so they don’t return.
Pick the Plan That Fits Your Needs
- Bi-Monthly/Monthly Treatments
- Exterior Pest Inspection
- Interior Service (Upon Request)
- Exterior Power Spray
- Exterior Granular Bait Treatment
- Complimentary Retreats
- Cobweb and Wasp Nest Removal
- Covered Pests: ants, centipedes, millipedes, crickets, beetles, spiders, silverfish, large
cockroaches, earwigs - Satisfaction Guarantee
Lawn & Shrub Care
- Monthly Treatments
- Lawn Fertilizer
- Weed Control
- Lawn Feeding Insect
Control (chinch bugs, sod webworms, army worms, grub worms, mole crickets, fleas and fire ants) - Lawn Disease Control
- Shrub Fertilizer
- Shrub Disease Control
- Shrub Insect Control
- Satisfaction Guarantee
Termite Control
- Quarterly Inspections and Monitoring After Installation
- Sentricon Termite Elimination System
(Termite Bait Stations) - Repair Bond
- Retreat Bond
- Satisfaction Guarantee
Mosquito Control
- Seasonal Treatments:
March-October - Exterior Inspection
- Exterior Power Fogger
- Complimentary Retreats
- Satisfaction Guarantee
Rodent Control
- Bi-monthly Inspections
After Exclusion & Bait
Box Installation - Exterior Inspection for
Entry Points - Bait Box Maintenance
- Complimentary Retreats
- Satisfaction Guarantee
Ready to Remove Opossums From Your Home?
Opossum Issues Around Homes
Common opossum complaints include:
- Opossums denning under decks, sheds, or elevated additions
- Noises under the house at night
- Opossums appearing near pet food or garbage
- Droppings and odor around den entrances
Although opossums can provide some natural pest control by eating insects and small pests, they’re not animals you want living under your structure.
Gato’s Opossum Control Process
1. Inspection of den sites
We inspect under decks, sheds, porches, and low foundation areas to locate opossum dens, access points, and travel routes.
2. Humane trapping and removal
Gato uses humane traps and methods to remove opossums from your property in line with state and local guidelines.
3. Exclusion and barrier installation
After removal, we close off access points with appropriate skirting, screening, or barriers so animals can’t get back under your structures.
4. Sanitation guidance
We advise on cleaning up droppings and debris and reducing food sources that may attract new opossums, such as unsecured trash or outdoor pet food.
Reducing Opossum Attractants
You can help discourage opossums by:
- Keeping trash cans closed and secured
- Bringing pet food indoors at night
- Cleaning up fallen fruit from trees and shrubs
- Closing openings under decks and sheds with appropriate screening
Gato can design a combination of removal and exclusion that fits your property.
Our Service Areas
We cover a wide range of service areas throughout Central Florida. Including: Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, Seminole County & Lake County. If you don't see your service area, contact us today.
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Opossum Control – FAQs
How do I know if I have an opossum living under my deck or home in Orlando?
Signs of opossums include animal noises under decks or floors at night, visible digging or disturbed soil near openings, droppings near den entrances, and occasional sightings of opossums walking along fences or porches after dark. Gato Lawn & Pest Control can inspect to confirm opossum activity.
How does Gato Lawn & Pest Control remove opossums from my property?
Gato uses humane trapping methods to capture opossums that are living under decks, sheds, or low foundations. Once removed, we close off access points with barriers or screening so new opossums cannot den in the same locations.
Are opossum removal services from Gato humane?
Yes. Gato Lawn & Pest Control uses humane, species-appropriate trapping and removal techniques and complies with state and local guidelines for wildlife handling in Central Florida.
Can opossums harm my pets or family?
Opossums are generally shy and prefer to avoid confrontation, but they may hiss or show teeth if cornered. They can also carry fleas and other parasites. Gato recommends keeping pets away from active den sites and letting professionals handle removal.
What can I do to prevent opossums from coming back?
You can prevent opossums by securing trash cans, bringing pet food indoors at night, cleaning up fallen fruit, and closing gaps under decks and sheds. Gato Lawn & Pest Control can install exclusion materials and suggest other property-specific changes.
Does Gato offer opossum control throughout Central Florida?
Gato Lawn & Pest Control provides opossum removal and exclusion services in Orlando and surrounding Central Florida communities. We evaluate each property and create a plan tailored to that specific home or building.