Professional Opossum Removal & Relocation in Michigan

Humane Wildlife Solutions for Your Home and Yard

Our team provides safe, reliable, and effective trapping services to keep your Michigan property free of unwanted marsupials while ensuring the animals are handled with the care they deserve.

Opossum Removal & Control in Michigan

Opossums are Michiganโ€™s only marsupial, known for their unique pouches and prehensile tails. While they are generally non-aggressive, they can become a major nuisance when they move into your residential space.

Common Signs of an Opossum Problem

Because opossums are nocturnal and opportunistic, they often seek shelter in dark, quiet areas. You likely have an opossum issue if you notice:

Strong, Unpleasant Odors- Opossums carry a distinct musk. If one dies under your structure, the scent of decay can become overwhelming.

Missing Pet Food- They are notorious for "raiding" dog or cat bowls left outside.

Unusual Hissing- When cornered, they hiss or "play possum" (feigning death and emitting a foul odor to ward off predators).

Entry Points- Look for large openings leading under decks, inside sheds, or within garages. (While less common in Michigan attics, they will enter if the hole is large enough.)

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Why Professional Trapping is Necessary

Trying to handle a "playing possum" animal can be tricky, and DIY relocation often hits legal snags.

Opportunistic Eaters- Their varied diet makes them easy to lure, but improper baiting can attract other pests like raccoons or skunks.

Legal Requirements:- In Michigan, you must obtain a nuisance wildlife control permit before trapping and relocating these animals.

Health & Safety- Beyond the smell, opossums can carry parasites and may agitate your pets.

Our Opossum Solution | Trap & Relocate

The most effective and humane way to handle a nuisance opossum is professional trapping. Our team handles the entire process:

  1. Inspection: Identifying entry points under your deck or shed.
  2. Trapping: Using specialized lures to safely capture the animal.
  3. Relocation: Moving the opossum safely and legally in accordance with Michigan wildlife regulations.

Opossum Removal Costs & Pricing Options

The cost of removing an opossum in Michigan depends on the severity of the infestation and the entry points involved. At Michigan Wildlife Solutions, we provide transparent pricing modeled after our professional raccoon and squirrel removal services.

Option 1: The All-Inclusive Flat Rate (Our Way)

Our Flat-Rate Opossum Removal is our most popular choice because it offers homeowners total peace of mind with no hidden "per-animal" surprises.

  • Average Cost: Approximately $695 (varies based on the specific situation).

  • Whatโ€™s Included:

    • Comprehensive Inspection: A full property survey to locate nesting sites and entry points.

    • Strategic Trap Placement: Professional-grade traps set in high-traffic areas.

    • 30-Day Guarantee: We will trap and remove any opossums found on the property for 30 days at no additional cost.

    • Flexible Service: If the problem is solved early, we pull the traps. If activity persists, we reset them for free within the 30-day window.

Option 2: Setup Fee + Per-Animal Fee

For specific scenarios, we can utilize a traditional "pay-as-you-go" structure.

  • Setup Fee: $150 โ€“ $200 (includes initial inspection and trap deployment).

  • Per-Animal Fee: $60 โ€“ $100 per trapped opossum.

  • Note: Additional trip charges may apply based on your property's distance and the frequency of trap checks.

Our Service Policy

At Michigan Wildlife Solutions, our priority is providing humane, effective, and timely service. To do this, we must sometimes make tough choices about the jobs we accept.

  • High-Demand Seasons- During our busiest times, such as peak exclusion seasons, we may not be able to take on new animal trapping jobs to ensure we can properly serve our current clients.
  • Availability and Staffing- Wildlife issues don't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Effective, humane removal requires a full-time commitment, which is why we're dedicated to being available seven days a week. Like many businesses, our ability to respond quickly can be impacted by staffing shortages.
  • Legal Compliance- We strictly follow all laws and regulations set by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Feel free to reach out to us any day of the week to check on our availability in your area.

Ready to Evict Your Unwanted Guests?

Don't let a nuisance opossum damage your property or create an unsanitary environment for your pets. Our Flat-Rate Opossum Removal plan takes the guesswork out of pricing and ensures your home is wildlife-freeโ€”guaranteed.

Fast, Professional Trapping

Legal & Humane Relocation

30-Day Service Guarantee

We service over 14 counties in Michigan for opossum removal jobs. See our service area to see if we are in your area. Looking for a professional wildlife control expert specializing in the fox removal process, but not sure who to hire? Click here for information on hiring a wildlife control expert.

If you have an Opossum problem and you live in Michigan we service you. Common areas we serve throughout our service area are: Bay City, Dewitt, Eagle, Elsie, Fowler, Maple Rapids, Ovid, St. Johns, Westphalia, Bellevue, Charlotte, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Mulliken, Olivet, Potterville, Sunfield, Vermontville, Waverly, Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Linden, Montrose, Mount Morris, Otisville, Swartz Creek, Dansville, East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Webberville, Williamston, Jackson, Grass Lake, Almont, Attica, Clifford,Columbiaville, Dryden, Imlay City, Lapeer, Metamora, North Branch, Otter Lake, Argentine, Brighton, Fowlerville, Hartland, Howell, Pinckney, Whitmore Lake, Armada, Center Line, Chesterfield, Clinton, Eastpointe, Memphis, Mount Clemons, New Baltimore, New Haven, Romeo, Saint Claire Shores, Shelby, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Midland, Carleton, Dundee, Estral Beach, Luna Pier, Maybee, Monroe, Petersburg, South Rockwood, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Holly, Lake Orion, Madison Heights, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Troy, Walled lake, Wixom, West Bloomfield, Wolverine Lake, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Merrill, Oakley, Saginaw, St. Charles, Zilwaukee, Bancroft, Byron, Corunna, Durand, Lainsburg, Lennon, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, Perry, Vernon, Akron, Caro, Cass City, Fairgrove, Gagetown, Kingston, Millingston, Reese, Unionville, Vassar, Ann Arbor, Barton Hills, Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Milan, Saline, Ypsilanti, Canton, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Wayne, Westland. For more areas we service visit our locations page.

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    In Michigan, bats frequently become a significant nuisance for homeowners and businesses when they seek out attics, warehouses, and roof crevices to roost or escape the cold. While they are beneficial for local insect control outdoors, a bat colony roosting inside your property can quickly cause structural damage and severe odor issues through the rapid accumulation of guano (droppings). Furthermore, this waste buildup poses serious respiratory health risks, making prompt, professional, and humane exclusion essential to protect both your building and the people inside.

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    In Michigan, nuisance birds like pigeons, starlings, and sparrows can create major headaches for both homeowners and businesses by roosting on roofs, in awnings, and inside ventilation systems. Their highly acidic droppings not only deface storefronts and quickly deteriorate roofing materials, but they also pose serious health risks to residents and customers by harboring dangerous bacteria and fungi. Additionally, dry nesting materials packed into vents or gutters create significant fire hazards and drainage issues, making professional bird exclusion a crucial step in safely protecting your property.

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    As temperatures drop in Michigan, mice frequently invade homes and businesses in search of warmth and food, quickly turning from a minor nuisance into a severe infestation. These prolific rodents cause extensive property damage by chewing through insulation, drywall, and electrical wiring, which poses a significant hidden fire hazard behind your walls. Furthermore, mice constantly contaminate surfaces and food supplies with urine and droppings, spreading dangerous illnesses like Hantavirus and Salmonella. Because they reproduce so rapidly, prompt professional trapping and comprehensive exclusion are critical to permanently protecting your residential or commercial property.

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    In Michigan, raccoons are highly adaptable and often become a significant nuisance for homeowners and business owners. Known for their intelligence and dexterity, they can easily tip trash bins, tear through roofing materials to access warm attics, and damage property while seeking food or nesting sites. Beyond the immediate structural damage, raccoons pose serious health and safety risks: they can carry diseases transmissible to humans and pets, and their accumulated droppings can create hazardous sanitary conditions if left unaddressed.

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    In Michigan, squirrels frequently transition from yard-dwelling wildlife to destructive indoor pests when they chew through siding, eaves, and roof vents to build nests inside warm attics and commercial buildings. Once inside, their constant gnawing on wooden support beams, insulation, and electrical wiring causes significant structural damage and creates a severe, hidden fire hazard for homeowners and businesses alike. Because squirrels are highly territorial and persistent, professional trapping and comprehensive exclusion are required to safely remove them and permanently secure your property against future invasions.

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    Skunk Removal Services

    In Michigan, skunks frequently become significant nuisances for both homeowners and business owners when they choose to den under porches, decks, or commercial foundations, creating structural risks and pervasive, offensive odors. While their distinctive white-striped fur makes them easy to identify, their powerful defensive musk spray is the primary concern, capable of permeating buildings and causing lasting, costly odor contamination for weeks. Furthermore, skunks are notorious for damaging lawns and landscaping across the state by aggressively digging up turf while foraging for grubs, resulting in unsightly holes and expensive repairs for property owners.

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    In Michigan, coyotes have grown increasingly bold in suburban and commercial areas, quickly becoming a dangerous nuisance for homeowners and businesses alike. These opportunistic predators frequently scavenge through trash receptacles and establish dens near populated spaces, posing a severe and immediate threat to small pets, livestock, and even customer safety. Because coyotes are highly territorial and difficult to deter once they lose their fear of humans, professional trapping and humane removal are critical to restoring the safety and security of your property.

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    In Michigan, foxes frequently cross the line from elusive wildlife to disruptive pests when they choose to establish dens under residential decks, sheds, or commercial outbuildings. While they are naturally cautious, their presence quickly becomes a significant nuisance due to the foul, skunk-like odors surrounding their dens, the scattered debris of scavenged meals, and the immediate threat they pose to small pets and backyard poultry. Because foxes are remarkably clever and persistent once they claim a safe harborage, professional trapping and exclusion are essential to humanely resolve the issue and permanently secure your property.

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    In Michigan, muskrats are a frequent and highly destructive nuisance for homeowners and businesses situated near lakes, ponds, and drainage canals. These prolific, semi-aquatic rodents aggressively burrow deep into shorelines and banks, leading to severe soil erosion, the costly collapse of retaining walls, and the destruction of expensive aquatic landscaping. Because their rapid and extensive tunneling can quickly undermine the structural integrity and safety of waterfront properties, professional trapping is essential to safely remove the threat and preserve your valuable land.

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    In Michigan, opossums frequently transition from beneficial nighttime foragers to messy, disruptive pests when they seek shelter beneath porches, decks, and commercial outbuildings. These opportunistic marsupials are notorious for raiding garbage cans, scavenging pet food left outdoors, and creating highly unsanitary conditions by leaving excessive droppings around their denning sites. Furthermore, when cornered or defending their young, they can become a significant nuisance and safety concern, making professional trapping and removal the safest way to reclaim and sanitize your property.

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