Invicta’s Opossum Removal & Exclusion Services

At Invicta Environmental Pest Defense, we understand how unsettling it can be to find opossums taking shelter in your crawl space, under your deck, or inside attic voids. These nocturnal visitors may seem quiet, but once they’re established, property damage, sanitation issues, and secondary pests can quickly become serious concerns.
That’s why families in Wake County, Durham County, Johnston County, and surrounding areas trust our licensed Wildlife Damage Control Agents to perform opossum removal and exclusion services using best practices. Our team combines family-focused approach with professional environmental stewardship, guided by our:

• On-staff Wildlife Biologist — interpreting opossum behavior and denning patterns
• Environmental Scientist — ensuring ecological balance while protecting your home
• Board Certified Entomologist — managing / mitigating secondary pest issues resulting from wildlife activity

This multi-disciplinary approach ensures every exclusion plan is effective, safe, and environmentally considerate

Local Opossum Facts — Wake, Durham & Johnston Counties

Opossums (Didelphis virginiana), commonly called possums, are part of the ecosystem throughout central North Carolina. While they provide ecological benefits, they can become a nuisance when attracted to residential structures.

1. Cultural & Historical Presence: Opossums have long been part of North Carolina’s rural traditions. Historical accounts indicate that opossum hunts were once social community events, and “’possum ‘n’ ‘taters” was celebrated as a regional dish during the mid-20th century. 
2. Roadway Encounters: Opossums are frequently encountered on local roadways at night throughout the Triangle, where they travel between wooded corridors and suburban neighborhoods — a testament to their nocturnal range near Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties. 
3. Urban Adaptation: As these counties have developed, opossums have adapted to suburban environments, traveling along greenways, creek corridors, and wooded buffers to access food, water, and shelter — sometimes bringing them into conflict with homeowners. 

While opossums are naturally resistant to rabies relative to many mammals, they can still harbor parasites and other diseases, making professional exclusion and sanitation important for home protection. 

🏠 Property Damage Opossums Can Cause

When opossums access residential spaces, their presence can contribute to structural, health, and pest problems:

📉 1. Roof, Gutter & Structural Damage

Opossums are skilled climbers and can access roofs through gaps around vents, utility lines, or weak soffits. Once they gain entry, they may tear insulation, dislodge shingles, and damage ductwork or vapor barriers, especially in crawl spaces and low attic voids. 

💩 2. Fecal & Urine Buildup

Opossums often establish latrine areas in sheltered spots such as crawlspaces, under porches, or inside attics when sheltering. Urine and fecal matter can soak into insulation and structural materials, creating strong odors, sanitation issues, and contamination concerns that require expert cleanup. 

🐜 3. Secondary Pest Infestations

Opossums frequently carry fleas, ticks, mites, and lice, which can spread to pets or even into your home environment if not properly addressed. Their nesting materials and waste also attract other pests like rodents and insects, compounding the problem. 

🛠️ Our Opossum Removal & Exclusion Process

🔍 Comprehensive Inspection

We conduct a thorough property assessment to identify access points, den sites, environmental attractants, sanitation issues, and risk zones.

🧱 Best Practices Exclusion

Using materials and methods backed by our Wildlife Biologist’s expertise, we design and install exclusion barriers that prevent opossums from re-entering your home while maintaining ecological harmony.

🧬 Integrated Pest Guidance

Our Board Certified Entomologist provides strategies to prevent and manage secondary pest problems that can arise from opossum activity, especially flea or tick infestations.

♻️ Environmental & Health-Aware Cleanup

Following exclusion, we advise on waste removal and sanitation practices to address contamination and odor — guided by our Environmental Scientist to preserve indoor air quality and home safety.

📜 Licensed & Professional

Every exclusion and removal is performed by licensed Wildlife Damage Control Agents trained to handle wildlife issues responsibly, legally, and with maximum effectiveness.

📍 Designed for Wake, Durham & Johnston County Homes

Whether you’re in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Wake Forest, Clayton, or anywhere in between, Invicta Environmental Pest Defense offers professional opossum removal, exclusion, and post-exclusion guidance that protects your home and family.

📞 Protect Your Home TodayDon’t let opossum activity compromise your property or invite secondary pest infestations.
👉 Call Invicta Environmental Pest Defense at 984-300-0117 or visit invictapest.com to schedule your inspection and get a customized exclusion plan.

Why Choose Invicta Environmental Pest Defense

We’re passionate about helping people just like you get rid of unwanted pest problems. As such, we are proud to be the only pest control company in Raleigh, NC promising excellence in value, service, and trust.