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OPOSSUMS (Didelphimorphia)

Opossums are marsupials, which are a class of mammals in which the young are born and are reared in the mother's pouch until they become mature. A female opossum may have up to three litters in a year. They typically give birth to 7 to 10 opossum pups, only 12 to 13 days after mating. This short gestation period is common amongst marsupials, as the young do most of their developing outside the womb. The opossum is a nocturnal animal and is commonly known as a possum. Their tail is used to assist in climbing and it also stores fat. Possums have opposable thumbs on their hind feet, which also assist them in climbing. Possums have fifty teeth to chew their food with, which is more teeth than any other North American mammal has. Opossums are omnivorous and their diet consists of plants, small animals, fruits, insects, garbage and carrion. Because they are scavengers that feed on garbage, they frequently end up in trash cans. Feeding on carrion, primarily road kill, being a large part of the their diet, opossums often become road kill themselves in Long Island, NY.  Wildlife removal experts from Long Island Animal Control Wildlife Removal Services do a great deal of dead animal removal in Nassau County, Long Island many of which are opossums. Long Island Animal Control Wildlife Removal Services performs opossum removals from trash cans on a daily basis. The animal's most famous talent, "playing possum," is not a voluntary response to a threat. If hissing, lunging or baring its teeth does not ward off a problem, an opossum actually faints from stress. Opossums are highly resistant to rabies, due to a low body temperature and a strong immune system. Therefore, possums are far less of a threat than raccoons, skunks and bats. Opossums do not hibernate, so animal control humane wildlife trappers from Long Island Animal Control remove them year round in Nassau County. In Long Island, New York these animals will take up residence in garages, sheds, woodpiles, basements, under decks and porches. Opossums carry fleas, so when they enter your Long Island home there is a good chance that it will become flea infested. This is why, expeditious opossum removal is imperative to maintaining a pest free home in Nassau County, Long Island. Call us for a free quote on opossum trapping and removal.

OPOSSUM REMOVAL - CONTROL - LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK

Inspection is the initial step in the wildlife control process. Our animal control wildlife trappers will be looking for evidence of opossums on your property which may include...
Opossum Tracks​ - Both front and hind feet have five toes. The inner t​oe of the rear foot is opposable and resembles a human thumb.  
Opossum Dens ​- Are almost always lined with a pile of leaves.  
Opossum Feces ​- Is about the same size as cat feces. Possum feces are one to three inches long and taper to a pointed end.  
Opossum Repellents

There are many possum repellents on the market to choose from including, Shake Away, Critter Ridder, Liquid Predator Urine Repellent, Coyote Urine, Fox Urine, Wolf Urine, Motion Activated Water Repellent Devices, Light Repellents, Ultrasonic Outdoor Pest And Animal Repeller, Mothballs and Ammonia. The truth is, none of the possum repellents gets rid of opossums.  Even if the spray repellents did work, what happens when it rains ? That magic opossum repellent just got washed away. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there is no scientific research demonstrating that ultrasonic devices get rid of wildlife.
Opossum Trapping

This is a proven technique and the only effective way to get rid of an opossum and it is the method used by wildlife removal experts at Long Island Animal Control Wildlife Removal Services. Knowing what type of opossum trap to use and what bait to use is largely dependent upon what time of the year it is. The possum trapping techniques that our Long Island opossum removal wildlife trappers use, is also contingent upon the situation and where the opossums are entering your Long Island residence, or business.  Opossum removal costs is dependent upon what would be entailed in the removal of the possum, or possums. Our wildlife control experts know what opossum trap and what opossum bait to use in every situation.
Opossum Exclusion

Upon completion of the opossum removal, we will send out a licensed contractor to give you a free estimate on a any repairs that need to be done to your Long Island residence, or business to keep opossums out.  Our wildlife control operators will suggest any modifications that can be made to your residence, or business to prevent future encounters with opossums, or unwanted wildlife.

Opossum Control - Tips

•Cut back any shrubs and trees that overhang rooftops at least six feet from the roof edge.

•If you have fruit trees, remove fallen fruit from the ground that will be fed upon by opossums.

•Trash cans should have secure lids, so that possums in search of food don't fall into them.

•Never put pet food outside.

•Don't place food items in a compost bin.

•Keep your home, garage and shed in good repair and opossums won't be able to find their way into them.
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