Opossum in the Attic Removal — Louisville, KY
Slow, heavy footsteps and dragging sounds in the attic after dark are classic signs of an opossum. Unlike squirrels (active at dawn/dusk) or mice (light scurrying), opossums are large, deliberate, and strictly nocturnal. We remove opossums from attics across Louisville Metro humanely, seal the entry points they used, and clean up the droppings and nesting damage they leave behind.
Call (502) 200-9833 — Free QuoteHow Opossums Get Into Louisville Attics
Opossums are excellent climbers. They reach rooflines using overhanging tree limbs, downspouts, fences, and stacked items against the house, then enter through damaged soffits, unscreened gable vents, gaps where rooflines meet, and deteriorated fascia boards. Louisville's mature tree canopy in neighborhoods like the Highlands, Crescent Hill, and St. Matthews makes roof access especially easy.
Signs You Have an Opossum (Not a Raccoon or Squirrel)
Opossum evidence includes surprisingly large droppings (similar to a small dog's), a strong urine odor, flattened insulation trails, and slow thumping sounds between roughly 10 PM and 5 AM. In spring and summer, a female may have up to 13 joeys in her pouch — which is why professional removal matters: trapping mom and leaving babies behind creates a much worse problem.
Our Attic Removal Process
We inspect the attic and roofline to confirm the species and locate every entry point, then set live traps at the active openings or use one-way exclusion doors that let the opossum leave but not return. Once the animal is out, we seal every gap with professional-grade metal flashing and hardware cloth, remove contaminated insulation, and sanitize the space to eliminate pheromone trails that attract new wildlife.
What's Included
- Full attic & roofline inspection
- Humane live trapping or one-way door exclusion
- Mother-and-young safe removal (spring/summer)
- Permanent entry point sealing
- Droppings removal & insulation remediation
- Sanitization & deodorizing
Opossum in the Attic FAQ
What do opossums in the attic sound like?
Slow, heavy walking or dragging sounds at night — noticeably louder and slower than squirrels or mice. You may also hear hissing or clicking if there are young present.
Will an opossum leave the attic on its own?
Sometimes opossums are transient and move on within days — but a female with young, or an animal that's found a warm den in winter, can stay for months. The longer it stays, the more droppings and insulation damage accumulate.
Do you repair the damage opossums cause?
Yes. We seal entry points, replace soiled insulation in affected areas, and sanitize the attic. Exclusion work is the most important part — removal without sealing is temporary.
Got an Opossum Problem?
Don't wait for the damage to get worse. Call Louisville's trusted opossum removal experts now for fast, humane service—available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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