How much does it cost to get rid of a raccoon?

It depends on the severity of the invasion and the strategy used to catch them. Closing entry points, creating traps to catch them, a thorough inspection and further preventive measures add up to the overall cost.

Why are raccoons so hard to get rid of?

Raccoons are brilliant. They are good at problem-solving, memory recalling, and climbing. They can climb almost every surface, which makes preventive measures ineffective. The items used to deter them often fail as raccoons find a way to bypass any restriction. But do not worry, we have a solution for those problems.

What are raccoons afraid of?

Raccoons are afraid of several things, including their natural predators like foxes, large owls, cougars, bobcats, are barking dogs. Raccoons are nocturnal, which makes them afraid of loud sounds and bright light. Some strong scents and the smell of prey’s excrement can deter them.

What damages do raccoons cause?

Raccoons often tear up wire insulation, chew wood and duck material, leave scratch marks on furniture, and mess up trash bins in search of food. Their excrement may contain harmful diseases. They often dig up the lawn in search of worms.

Will raccoons eventually leave on their own?

Most likely, No. If they have found your home a suitable place to live in, they will not leave your place, and females will even give birth to their young. However, they often change their shelters so their presence will not be permanent. Still, they can come back during the breeding season.

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Opossum Removal

Opossums are solitary but nomadic animals that often visit our houses to look for food. They also seek shelter in attics and garages. They are not very aggressive but can bite in defense.Like other animals, opossums may carry some harmful disease that can be transmitted through bite or excrement.

Their presence is not a big concern unless they stick to a place or give birth to young. Still, it is better to call for help. Sometimes, their presence can be dangerous for humans and pets. They mess up trash bins which attract other animals. So, you want someone to cope with them.

How can we help you get rid of them?

At Blythewood Wildlife Removal, our team helps South Carolina's residents remove pests and nuisance animals from their property. Opossums are among them, and our experts know how to deal with them flawlessly.

We need a custom approach for the property we inspect, depending on where the opossum is living, how severe the condition is, and how many of them are there.

Our team uses humane removal techniques to ensure the safety of our family, pets, and opossums. When our help is available, It is better not to shoot or deal with them yourself.

Proper Inspection

This is compulsory to determine the entry and exit points and locate them. Our team thoroughly inspects your whole property and then develops a custom solution.

This also helps to locate and remove their excrement. Depending on the condition of your house and fencing, we might need to change the habitat for better protection to avoid further invasion. This is optional but ensures further protection.

Trapping and Removal

After spotting the opossum or identifying its presence, we will create traps to catch them. This may take time some time. Meanwhile, it is recommended to keep your pets and family away. We will catch them, release them in the wild, or send them to a local animal control agency.

Further strategies may be required to catch or prevent it from entering your house again. They are intelligent and often dig deep to create entrances in a property. Deeply buried fences will keep your house protected. We will further protect potential attractions and foods they like.

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FAQs About Wild Life Removal

1How much does the opossum removal service cost?

They often live in porches, attics, and garages. In defense, they can fight back. The price will differ depending on the severity of the condition.

2Will an opossum leave on its own?

An opossum is unlikely to live in a place for long. They often travel to different places to find food and shelter. If you spot an opossum for a while, you do not have to worry much about it.

3Are opossums and possums the same?

No, they are completely different. Opossums live in South and North America. They have greyish-white fur. Possums live in other countries and have thick and furry tails. Their body is grey to red-brown, and they have greyish bellies.

4What attracts opossums in a house?

Several things can attract an opossum to your house. The primary factors are food and shelter. Pet food, water bowls, and open trash highly attract them.

5Do opossums play dead?

They do not play dead, as the famous saying goes. Instead they enter an immobility state as a result of extreme fear. They will look dead but can come out of this state and bite. However, they do not enter that state voluntarily.