Opossum Trapping and Removal At Will's Wildlife Control
We Are Your Opossum Removal Experts
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Keeping Nature Wild and Homes Safe
Serving The Greater Findlay, Ohio Region
Will's Wildlife Control's Professional Opossum Trapping and Removal in the Findlay, Ohio, Region — Fast, Humane, & Legal
If an opossum is raiding your trash, denning under the porch, or showing up on your deck after dark, you don’t need a lecture—you need it gone. Will’s Wildlife Control delivers quick, humane opossum trapping and removal for homeowners and businesses across Findlay, Hancock County (including Arlington, Bluffton, McComb, Fostoria, and Tiffin), with a straight-shot process that actually solves the problem—not just today, but for good.
Ohio has one native opossum: the Virginia opossum. If you’re seeing a “possum” in the Findlay region, that’s the one. It’s a nocturnal scavenger that thrives around human habitat because we supply food (trash, pet food, fallen fruit) and shelter (porches, sheds, crawlspaces).
Call us today at (804) 896-0788 or email us to schedule an inspection and take the first step toward an opossum-free property.
Signs You May Have an Opossum Problem
Most wildlife companies recycle the same warning signs—scratching noises, knocked-over trash cans, or droppings. The truth is, opossums have a signature calling card that sets them apart from raccoons, skunks, or squirrels. If you pay attention, you’ll notice clues that almost always point to an opossum problem on your property.
One of the first indicators is the timing of the activity. Unlike squirrels that race across your roof in broad daylight or raccoons that raise a racket at dusk, opossums are slow movers. If you hear deliberate shuffling or dragging sounds in the dead of night, especially around crawlspaces or under the porch, there’s a good chance an opossum is nearby. They don’t climb as gracefully as raccoons either—you may hear a clumsy thud as they scramble over a fence or fall off a deck rail.
Another telltale sign is the trail opossum leave behind. Opossums don’t just flip lids on trash cans—they’ll drag food scraps across patios or leave greasy smears on deck boards and siding as they squeeze through tight spots. If you notice fishy-smelling droppings, tipped bird feeders, or muddy paw prints with opposable thumbs (yes, they have them), you’re not dealing with a raccoon—you’re dealing with a Virginia opossum.
Perhaps the most overlooked clue is the reaction of your pets. Dogs often bark obsessively at deck gaps or shed foundations, while cats will stare fixedly at one corner of the yard after dark. Many Findlay homeowners call us after weeks of unexplained “pet behavior,” only to discover an opossum nesting right under their feet.
You might also see damage unique to opossums: scattered chicken eggs from a backyard coop, shallow dig marks in mulched beds where they’ve foraged for grubs, or droppings clustered under a porch. And let’s not forget their strange defense mechanism—if you’ve ever found what looks like a dead animal in the yard that suddenly springs back to life, you’ve witnessed an opossum “playing dead,” one of nature’s strangest survival tactics.
Recognizing these distinct signs early can save you headaches (and money). While raccoons and skunks leave their own evidence, opossums have a slower, clumsier, and far more obvious style of invasion. If any of these signs sound familiar, it’s time to call Will’s Wildlife Control for a proper inspection before the problem gets worse.
Why Choose Will’s Wildlife Opossum Control in Findlay, Ohio?
When hiring a wildlife control company in the Findlay, Ohio region, you want a provider who is dependable, experienced, and dedicated to doing the job right. Here’s why homeowners and businesses choose Will’s Wildlife Control for opossum control.
- Fast, humane results: Same-week service most of the time, focused on legal, effective removal and permanent exclusion.
- Code-compliant work: We operate under Ohio’s rules—no gray-area shortcuts that put you at risk.
- Long-term fixes: We pair removal with repairs and prevention so you stop paying for the same problem every spring.
- Local and accountable: Findlay/Hancock County is our backyard. We stand behind our work.
Ready to Solve Your Opossum Problem?
If you’re seeing late-night visitors, tipped cans, or scratching from underneath the deck, call Will’s Wildlife Control. We’ll inspect, remove, seal, and sanitize—fast—and we’ll do it the right way so you’re not dealing with the same opossum twice.
Opossum youngsters trapped in the Fidlay, Ohio area.
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We cannot live-trap opossums and then remove them from your property. Relocating an opossum off your property is against Ohio law. We can let them loose on your property, though, once we have sealed off all vulnerable areas.
Our Start-to-Finish Opossum Removal Process
At Will’s Wildlife Control, we follow a proven step-by-step process to ensure opossums are effectively removed and your yard is restored. Here’s how we do it.
Inspection & Quote
We start with a full exterior and entry-point inspection—porch skirts, lattice, crawlspace vents, foundation gaps, and fence lines. We identify food sources and den locations, then give you a clear quote and the exact plan.
Legal, Humane Capture
We deploy properly placed cage/box traps and/or one-way exit traps when a den under a porch or shed is the source. Traps are baited with high-draw foods (never anything that will attract the neighborhood cats). By law, traps must be checked at least once every calendar day, and we do—no excuses.
In confined spaces (e.g., under a stoop), one-way doors can be used to let animals exit without re-entry; this is a recognized approach for skunks/opossums when applied correctly and with a follow-up seal-up.
Baby Check (Seasonal)
In spring/summer, we check for young (opossums can carry babies in the pouch). Handling juvenile scenarios is regulated—it’s illegal to possess wild animals without proper authority—so we follow state guidance to the letter and coordinate with appropriate agencies when required.
Exclusion & Repairs
Once activity stops, we animal-proof the structure so the problem doesn’t restart. We close/lock out entry paths with buried hardware cloth (¼-inch) around porch skirts and sheds. Also, we screen/replace crawlspace vents and shore up gaps at utility penetrations. We'll secure chicken coop perimeters and reinforce weak points.
Sanitation & Odor Control
We remove droppings and soiled debris where accessible, apply disinfectant where appropriate, and advise on trash management and pet-food storage so you’re not re-inviting visitors.
Follow-Up & Monitoring
We include a post-service check—verifying the seal-ups held, traps are cleared, and activity is down to zero. If the opossum returns or another animal moves in, we respond fast.
Prevention: How to Keep Opossums Away (And Keep Costs Down)
Lock down food: Use tight-lid trash cans, clean up fallen fruit, bring pet food indoors at night, and avoid open compost.
Eliminate shelter: Lattice or deck skirts must be critter-proof and buried; screen off low, dark cavities.
Tidy up attractants: Bird feeders, greasy grills, and overflowing cans = free buffet.
Maintain fences/coops: Close gaps >2 inches; elevate feed and secure nighttime roosts.
These simple steps do more than any spray or gimmick repellent—and they’re the first thing we’ll coach you on.