Opossum Removal
Opossum Removal in South Florida
Trapping & removal of opossums from attics, garages, sheds & yards.
Opossums are common South Florida nuisance visitors that den under decks and sheds, get into attics and garages, raid pet food and trash, and leave droppings and odor behind. Florida Wildlife Pros humanely traps and removes opossums across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, then seals the spaces that invited them in.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Opossum Removal
If any of the following sound familiar, it's time to call in a professional:
- An opossum living under the deck, shed, porch or in the attic
- Droppings and a musky odor in the garage, attic or around the yard
- Raided pet food, trash or fallen fruit at night
- Torn screens, damaged vents or disturbed insulation
- Repeated nighttime sightings on the patio, roof or fence line

Although opossums are generally slow-moving and less destructive than raccoons, they still den in inconvenient places, foul garages and attics, and can bring fleas, ticks and parasites onto your property. They're also drawn in by the same things that attract other wildlife โ accessible food, water and shelter โ so an opossum problem is often a sign of conditions that will attract more animals.
We locate the animal's den and travel routes, humanely trap and remove it, and clean up the droppings and odor left behind. Because opossums squeeze into surprisingly small gaps under structures, our exclusion work focuses on sealing off the underside of decks, sheds and porches and closing attic and garage access points.
For homeowners, HOAs and commercial properties dealing with repeat visitors, we identify and remove the attractants โ pet food, unsecured trash, harborage โ that keep opossums coming back, so the fix actually holds.
Florida note: Opossums are actually beneficial in the yard โ they eat ticks, roaches and rodents โ so the goal is to remove the ones causing a problem indoors or under structures and to seal those spaces, not to wipe them out.
Our Process
How Our Opossum Removal Works
Call & Assess
Call 561-940-1895 and describe the animal, the location and the situation. We assess urgency and dispatch fast.
On-Site Inspection
We identify the species, locate dens, burrows and entry points, and pinpoint what's drawing wildlife in.
Humane Removal
We trap and remove the animal humanely and legally, accounting for young and following Florida regulations.
Cleanup & Prevention
We clean up, decontaminate and seal entry points so the problem is solved for good โ not just for now.
Why Opossum Removal Isn't a DIY Job
It's tempting to try to handle a wildlife problem yourself, but opossum removal done wrong usually makes things worse โ and in South Florida it can be genuinely dangerous or even illegal. The animal you're dealing with behaves in specific ways: where it dens and travels, what draws it in, and how it reacts when cornered. Get that wrong and you risk injury, an animal trapped and dying inside your walls, orphaned young, contamination, or a citation for mishandling a regulated species. Decades of hands-on South Florida experience is exactly what turns a risky guessing game into a fast, clean, permanent fix.
Why Choose Florida Wildlife Pros
Homeowners, businesses, HOAs and golf courses across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach trust us with opossum removal because we bring more than a trap and a truck. We bring correct species identification, humane and legal methods, thorough cleanup, and the exclusion work that stops the problem from returning. You get honest, upfront pricing, same-day and emergency availability seven days a week, and a team led by a trapper with over 40 years of real experience. When you want it handled right the first time, call 561-940-1895.
Who We Serve
Opossum Removal for Every Property
Residential
Fast, discreet wildlife removal for single-family homes, condos and townhomes โ from a gator in the yard to rats in the attic.
See How โ ๐ขCommercial
Wildlife and rodent control for restaurants, retail, offices, warehouses and property managers โ compliant and audit-ready.
See How โ ๐ณHOAs & Communities
Community-wide programs for gators in lakes, iguanas on seawalls and nuisance wildlife โ one number for the whole association.
See How โ โณGolf Courses
Nuisance alligator and iguana management for superintendents โ protecting players, turf, ponds and course infrastructure.
See How โService Areas
Opossum Removal Across South Florida
We provide opossum removal in every city across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Broward County
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Meet Our Expert
Alex Pomareda
Lead Wildlife Trapper & Founder โ over 40 years of hands-on Florida wildlife experience.
Alex Pomareda has worked hands-on with Florida wildlife his entire life โ more than 40 years spent trapping, relocating and managing the reptiles and nuisance animals that thrive in South Florida's subtropical environment. From nuisance alligators in retention ponds to iguana infestations tearing up seawalls and golf courses, there isn't a South Florida wildlife problem Alex hasn't personally handled.
5-Star Reviews
What Our Customers Say
"Called about a gator in our community lake and they were out same day. Professional, calm and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. Our HOA now has them on call."
"Iguanas were destroying our seawall and landscaping. They trapped dozens and set us up on a program โ the difference is night and day. Highly recommend."
"Had raccoons in the attic with babies. They removed them humanely, cleaned everything up and sealed the roof so they can't get back. Worth every penny."
FAQ
Opossum Removal โ Frequently Asked Questions
Is an opossum dangerous?
Opossums are usually docile and rarely aggressive, but they can carry fleas, ticks and parasites and shouldn't be denning in your attic, garage or under your deck. We remove them humanely and clean up after.
How is an opossum getting into my attic or garage?
Through gaps in soffits and vents, open garage doors, and holes under decks and sheds. We find the access points, remove the animal, and seal the openings.
Do you clean up after removal?
Yes โ we clean up droppings and odor and can decontaminate soiled areas, then handle exclusion so the space stays sealed.
Why do opossums keep showing up in my yard?
Food, water and shelter. Unsecured trash, pet food and fallen fruit are magnets. We help you remove the attractants along with the animal.