🐾 Opossum Removal Services in Northern Virginia
Opossums are nocturnal scavengers that often rummage through trash, take shelter under decks, and occasionally wander into attics or garages. While generally non-aggressive, they can carry parasites, damage insulation, and leave behind hazardous waste.
BEDR Wildlife Removal offers humane opossum trapping, removal, and exclusion services for homeowners and businesses across Northern Virginia.
We trap and remove opossums in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fairfax County, and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
🚨 Signs of an Opossum Infestation:
- Loud scratching or shuffling noises at night
- Tipped-over trash cans or compost piles
- Foul odor near decks, sheds, or crawl spaces
- Animal droppings and scattered debris
- Visual sightings—usually at dusk or dawn
🛠️ Our Opossum Removal Process
- Full Property Inspection
We identify entry points, den locations, and feeding sites under structures, attics, or around crawl spaces.
- Live Humane Trapping
Our team uses VA-approved baited cage traps to capture opossums safely and legally. We place traps in high-activity zones and monitor them daily.
- Legal Relocation
Once captured, opossums are relocated in compliance with Virginia wildlife laws. We never use poisons or lethal methods.
- Exclusion and Cleanup
We seal up access points, install barriers under decks/sheds, and sanitize any areas contaminated by opossum waste or nesting material.
⚠️ Why Remove Opossums?
- Damage to Attics & Crawlspaces: Opossums can chew insulation, wiring, or ductwork
- Parasites & Disease: Known to carry fleas, ticks, leptospirosis, and coccidiosis
- Odor Issues: Nesting and waste often cause foul smells indoors or outside
- Pet Conflicts: Dogs may get into fights or suffer injuries when disturbing a cornered opossum
⚖️ Are Opossums Protected in Virginia?
Opossums are classified as nuisance wildlife and may only be trapped and relocated by licensed wildlife control operators. DIY removal without a license can result in fines or improper animal handling.
BEDR Wildlife Removal is fully licensed to remove legal wildlife and relocate it in Virginia and Maryland.
🧠 Why Choose BEDR for Opossum Removal?
- 20+ years of hands-on experience
- Local and family-owned business
- Humane, eco-friendly trapping practices
- Full exclusion and repair services
- 180+ verified 5-star reviews from Northern Virginia homeowners
🧰 Opossum Prevention Tips
- Secure trash cans and compost bins with tight-fitting lids
- Close off crawl spaces, decks, and sheds with hardware cloth
- Remove pet food from outside at night
- Trim vegetation and clear brush where opossums may hide
📞 Call for Opossum Removal in Northern Virginia
Don’t wait for damage, disease, or a standoff with your pet.
Call 540-307-2566 or request an Opossum Removal Quote Online for fast, humane service by licensed professionals.