Opossum Identification
Opossums have become plentiful and persistent pests in Fort Lauderdale, FL. These gray and white marsupials are about three feet long, less than a foot high, and weigh around 10 pounds. With pointy faces, sharp teeth, and small pink or black ears, opossums' rat-like appearance gives them an intimidating aura. The pests often live in wooded areas near water, tall grass, and brush, though they sometimes nest within walls and attics or under decks and porches. Short claws and strong arms make them incredible climbers as well. They can often be seen scaling fences or scurrying up trees.
Issues Caused
Common pests in Fort Lauderdale's residential areas, opportunistic opossums tear through trash and scatter the contents in order to find a meal. Pet food, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens are also targeted by these creatures. Females produce litters of up to 11 babies twice per year, so their numbers can increase rapidly. Scratching sounds under the deck or from the ceiling often mean that mothers have moved in to have their young. Furthermore, dung beetles and other insects may be attracted to opossum droppings in yards, causing additional pest infestations.
Getting Rid of Opossums in Fort Lauderdale
One of the best ways to keep opossums out of the garage, attic, or yard is to secure all trash cans with rubber straps or tight-closing lids. Bringing pet food indoors at night and installing a chicken wire fence at least two feet tall around the property may also discourage them. Medium-sized wire cage traps are an option to catch the pests, but their efficiency can be spotty. If opossum infestations are becoming problematic around the yard or house, call Critter Control to safely and humanely remove these troublemakers.
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So when I went to have my insulation replaced I figured out that I had a critter problem that was beyond anything I was aware of. Not wanting to waste time I decided to call a professional and these guys were really good from day one. From the gentleman who gave the estimate to both of the guys that came out and did the work there was great communication and they were very effective at what they did. One little thing got missed and all it took was one text message and somebody was out the next day to take care of it. They always text me when they're on their way or going to be at the house and they let me know what they found along with photographs. My first thought when they gave me the quote was wow that was a lot of money and I didn't want to spend that much and now that I've had them do the service I feel like it's worth every penny and it's actually pretty damn reasonable considering the number of times that they come out and all the things that they do take care of.
I had an issue with squirrels getting into a small section of roofing without access from the attic or inside of the home. Critter control was a huge help in solving the issue, especially thanks to Brandon and Nate. Ended up catching 3 squirrels living in the roof plus they seal the entrance point after all is said and done. I would absolutely recommend critter control, Brandon and Nate did a stellar job.
Dominick was very friendly and he consistently put on his shoe covers each time he entered the house. He looked over every inch of the storage room where we thought the animal was and did a walk around the yard to see if there was evidence of entry. He was very thorough. He did not find any animal at that time. He said he would leave a trap and review the outside area of the house over the next week. It was the next day that the smell in our storage room indicated that the animal had died. We followed the small and discovered a dead bird in an open storage bin. I would highly recommend Dominick for 'Critter Control'.
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Great explanations regarding findings, friendly, quality work! Each encounter with their tech has been professional and educational.
your representative (Dominic) was very friendly and quickly removed the dying raccoon from our outdoor window-well. He also shared information with us regarding raccoons on their behavior, what they liked/disliked, and provided information on how to disinfect the area the raccoon had been trapped in for a couple of days. I'd rate him 9 stars if I could. -pja