Most people know opossums by their unique behaviour of playing dead when threatened. Opossum is also known by its scientific name ‘Didelphimorphia’. They are the only native marsupial in North America. In the past 10 years their numbers have been increasing in Toronto, Ontario. Usually Opossums are solitary and nomadic animals and they prefer to stay in one area as long as the food and water source is sustained. They are known to nest in abandoned burrows, under decks and even in attics. Opossums are mainly omnivores and travel and hunt at night. Have you noticed opossums around your home? Call Brilliex Pest Control for same day opossum removal Toronto and in surrounding areas. All our opossum removal methods are humane and 100% guaranteed.

Brilliex Pest Control can provide a permanent solution to your nuisance opossum problem. We start off with a full inspection to figure out exactly where the opossum is entering and nesting. Once we have that information, we will evict them by using a one way door system, physical snaring or live trapping. Our technician will come up with the best plan of action to rid your opossum problem quickly and efficiently. Once the opossum is removed, we will protect all around your property by installing protective screening on areas that are weak and vulnerable. Our opossum removal service is available in most cities such as Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough.

In urban areas, opossums are great hosts for cat and dog fleas and can transmit diseases through them. They also carry diseases such as Tuberculosis, Leptospirosis, and Tularemia. Opossum feces are associated with several diseases such as Salmonella. Having a family of opossums living within your vicinity can lead to many health risks and must be avoided.

Opossums will choose a dark, dry, and warm place to nest. This could be under the deck, in the attic, or inside a window well. Opossums are not as destructive as raccoons and usually just make one entry point. When we get a call for opossum removal in Toronto, we start with a full inspection to determine the entry points. In most cases, we remove the unwanted critters using a one way door. This device evicts the opossums and won’t let them get back in from the same place. Then we screen off the area with heavy gauge screening to protect it against future animal re-entry.

Got an injured or orphaned baby possum?

• If you have found an injured opossum, contact Toronto Animal Services (416-338-PAWS).
• If you have an orphaned opossum, contact a rehabilitation organization such as Procyon or Toronto Wildlife Centre.