Opossum Removal in Nassau County, NY
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Trust Steve's Wild Life for Humane Opossum Control in Nassau County, New York
Steve’s Wildlife – Trusted Local Opossum Control and Exclusion Experts
Opossums are New York’s only native marsupial. While they play a valuable role in the ecosystem by eating ticks, insects, and other pests, they can quickly become a nuisance when they take shelter under porches, in sheds, attics, or garages. Their presence often leads to property damage, messy droppings, and stressful encounters with pets. When that happens, professional opossum removal in Nassau County is essential to protect your home and peace of mind.
At Steve’s Wildlife, we provide humane, legal, and effective opossum removal in Nassau County, NY, including Oceanside and surrounding areas. Our licensed team uses state-approved techniques to remove opossums, prevent future intrusions, and restore safety to your property.
Signs and Behavior of Opossums
Opossums are nocturnal scavengers, most active from dusk until dawn. They search for easy food sources such as trash, compost, pet food, and fallen fruit. When temperatures drop, they often seek warmth under porches or decks — or even inside attics. Because they do not hibernate, they remain active throughout the year, which means infestations can occur in any season.
Often, you’ll notice signs of their presence before seeing the animals themselves. Watch for scattered garbage, droppings near crawl spaces, disturbed soil under decks, rustling sounds in attics or sheds, or pets barking and scratching at specific areas outside. These are strong indicators that opossums have moved in.
Opossums are generally non-aggressive, but they will defend themselves if cornered and can bite if handled. While rabies is extremely rare in opossums due to their low body temperature, they can still carry other diseases such as leptospirosis and tularemia. Their droppings may also pose health hazards if allowed to accumulate. Always avoid handling them directly, and if bitten or scratched, contact your local health department and healthcare provider immediately.
How Humane Opossum Removal Works
Steve’s Wildlife follows a safe, proven process that complies with New York wildlife laws and focuses on both removal and long-term prevention.
Inspection
We begin with a detailed property inspection to identify entry points, den sites, and attractants.
Humane Live Trapping
Our team sets traps designed specifically for opossums and checks them frequently to minimize stress.
Legal Removal
Once captured, opossums are released or relocated following state regulations and ecological best practices.
Exclusion & Repair
We seal access points and recommend property modifications to prevent future intrusions.
Important: Attempting to capture or relocate wildlife without a license is illegal in New York. Always rely on a licensed professional like Steve’s Wildlife for safe, legal, and effective opossum removal in Nassau County.
Cleanup and Prevention After Opossum Removal
Opossums often leave behind droppings, nesting materials, or food debris that can attract pests and create potential health hazards. After removal, our team provides cleanup guidance and can help coordinate safe sanitation. This typically includes wearing gloves and protective gear during cleanup, disinfecting surfaces with enzyme-based cleaners, replacing heavily soiled insulation if necessary, and sealing all possible entry points immediately to prevent re-entry. Prevention is equally important: secure trash cans with tight-fitting lids, store pet food indoors, trim overhanging branches, and repair loose siding, soffits, or vents. Blocking access under decks or sheds with hardware cloth or wire mesh and maintaining compost areas and fruit trees can also make your property less appealing to opossums. For more robust protection, our specialists can design a customized exclusion plan tailored to your home’s specific vulnerabilities.
Call Steve’s Wildlife for Opossum Removal in Nassau County
Dealing with opossums requires more than just setting a trap — it requires understanding their behavior, complying with state regulations, and implementing long-term prevention strategies. At Steve’s Wildlife, we offer professional, humane opossum removal in Nassau County, NY, including Oceanside, Hempstead, Long Beach, and surrounding communities.
Serving all of Nassau County and nearby areas.
Contact Steve’s Wildlife today to schedule an inspection and safely remove opossums from your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not usually. Opossums are non-aggressive and often try to avoid people. They may “play dead” when threatened, but if cornered, they can bite. Professional removal ensures safety for both you and the animal.
It’s extremely rare. Their low body temperature makes it difficult for the rabies virus to survive. However, they can carry other diseases and parasites, so direct contact should always be avoided.
Opossums typically avoid confrontation but may hiss or growl if threatened. Keep pets away from them and call a wildlife professional if one is nesting on your property.
No. In New York, trapping or relocating wildlife without a license is illegal. Improper handling can result in injury or disease exposure.
Easy food sources like trash, compost, pet food, and fallen fruit are common attractants. Sheltered spaces under decks or sheds also attract them.
Secure trash bins, remove outdoor food sources, block entry points, and keep yards clean. Steve’s Wildlife offers professional exclusion services to make your property less appealing to opossums.
No. They remain active year-round but may seek warmer, enclosed spaces during colder months.
Yes. While not as agile as raccoons, they can climb fences, trees, and siding to access attics or roof spaces through gaps or vents.
Do not approach or attempt to handle it. If it’s not causing damage, it may leave on its own. If it appears sick, injured, or is nesting on your property, contact Steve’s Wildlife.
Most opossum removal cases are resolved within a few days to a week, depending on the number of animals and how quickly they enter traps.
Steve’s Wildlife – Your trusted partner for humane, legal, and effective opossum removal in Nassau County, NY.
