Opossum Removal in North Alabama
Professional Opossum Removal
Roberts Wildlife removes opossums from under decks and crawl spaces across North Alabama, then seals the spots that invited them in. Opossums are slow-moving scavengers that follow easy food, so they turn up anywhere from Huntsville backyards to rural Cullman and Blount County properties. Every job is backed by a one-year guarantee on the areas we touch.
An opossum on its own is fairly harmless and even helpful, since it eats ticks and garden pests by the hundred. The trouble is where it decides to den. Under a deck or in a crawl space it leaves a mess and draws other wildlife toward the same easy shelter.
Signs You Have a Opossum Problem
- Nighttime Rummaging – knocked-over trash cans and scattered pet food, since opossums forage after dark.
- Droppings – droppings near the deck, shed, or crawl space where the animal is denning.
- Torn Insulation or Ducts – damage in the crawl space where an opossum has pushed in to nest.
- A Den Odor – a musky smell drifting out from under a deck or porch.
Our Opossum Removal Process
- Inspection – We find the den and the opening the opossum is using to get under the structure.
- Live Trapping – We trap the opossum safely without harming it.
- Removal & Relocation – We relocate the animal well away from your property.
- Sealing & Repair – We close the gap under the deck or crawl space and repair the damage. (Add't fees may apply.)
- One-Year Guarantee on any areas we touch.
If something has moved in under your deck, call (256) 535-3401 and we will get it out.
What an Opossum Brings With It
The opossum itself is not aggressive, but a den near the house causes problems:
- Mess and Odor – droppings and a musky smell collect wherever it dens.
- Parasites – opossums carry fleas and ticks that come along with them.
- Structural Wear – crawl-space denning tears at insulation and ductwork.
- It Invites Company – the same easy shelter draws raccoons and other wildlife next.
Why North Alabama Homeowners Choose Roberts Wildlife
We also remove squirrels, raccoons, and bats across the same area. Here is why people across North Alabama call us:
- Licensed & Experienced – led by a former animal and wildlife control officer.
- Humane Methods First – live trapping and one-way exclusion, not poisons.
- Full-Service Repairs – we remove the animal and seal the entry points so it can't return.
- Transparent Pricing – clear quotes and no hidden fees.
- Fast & Same-Day Service – quick response across North Alabama when you need it.
- Locally Owned & Operated – based in North Alabama, so we know the area.
Opossum Removal Service Area
Roberts Wildlife provides opossum removal across 18 counties in North Alabama, from the Tennessee Valley and Sand Mountain down through the Birmingham metro.
North Alabama Counties
- Madison
- Morgan
- Limestone
- Jackson
- Marshall
- DeKalb
- Cullman
- Blount
- Etowah
- Cherokee
- Lawrence
- Winston
- Walker
- Jefferson
- St. Clair
- Shelby
- Talladega
- Calhoun
Major Cities We Serve
- Huntsville
- Madison
- Decatur
- Athens
- Birmingham
- Hoover
- Gadsden
- Anniston
- Cullman
- Albertville
- Scottsboro
- Fort Payne
- Jasper
- Pell City
Keeping Opossums Away
- Close Off Decks – seal the gaps under decks, porches, and sheds.
- Secure the Trash – use latching cans and bring pet food in at night.
- Clear the Cover – remove the brush and woodpiles that make good shelter.
- Close Crawl-Space Gaps – screen vents and openings into the crawl space.
Frequently Asked Questions: Opossum Removal in North Alabama
Do opossums carry rabies?
Opossums very rarely carry rabies, partly because of their low body temperature, but they can carry fleas, ticks, and other parasites, so it is still best not to handle one yourself.
How do you get an opossum out from under my deck?
We locate the den and the opening it uses, trap the opossum safely, relocate it, and then seal the gap so another animal cannot move into the same spot.
Are opossums dangerous to my pets?
They are not aggressive and usually bluff or play dead rather than fight, but the fleas and ticks they carry can affect pets, and a cornered opossum can bite, so removal is the safer route.
Will the opossum come back?
Not if the entry point is sealed. The relocation handles the current animal, and closing the gap under the deck or crawl space is what keeps the spot from being reused.
What areas do you cover for opossum removal?
Roberts Wildlife removes opossums across 18 counties in North Alabama, including Huntsville, Madison, Birmingham, Cullman, and Gadsden.
Contact Roberts Wildlife for Opossum Removal Today!
If you are dealing with opossums on your property anywhere in North Alabama, give Roberts Wildlife a call. We will handle the removal and help make sure they do not come back.
