Opossum Under the Deck, Porch, or Shed — Louisville, KY
The space beneath a deck, porch, or shed is prime opossum real estate: dark, dry, protected from predators, and usually close to food sources like pet bowls, bird feeders, and trash cans. We humanely remove opossums denning under structures across Louisville Metro and Southern Indiana, then install buried exclusion barriers so opossums, skunks, and groundhogs can't move back in.
Call (502) 200-9833 — Free QuoteSigns an Opossum Is Living Under Your Structure
Look for a freshly worn entry hole along the base of the structure (opossums use existing gaps rather than digging new ones), trampled paths in nearby grass, droppings near the opening, a musky odor, and nighttime sightings around pet food or trash. You may also hear scratching or shuffling under floorboards after dark.
Why Removal Alone Isn't Enough
An empty den under a deck rarely stays empty in Louisville. Opossums, skunks, groundhogs, and stray cats cycle through the same protected spaces. That's why we finish every job with exclusion: galvanized hardware cloth trenched into the ground and flared outward in an 'L' shape along the structure's perimeter, which stops animals from squeezing under or digging beneath the barrier.
Protecting Pets and Kids
Opossums are rarely aggressive — hissing and showing their 50 teeth is a bluff — but a cornered animal can bite, and they carry fleas that transfer to dogs and cats using the same yard. Opossum droppings can also transmit leptospirosis to pets. Removing the den animal and sealing the space eliminates the ongoing exposure.
What's Included
- Den site confirmation & species identification
- Humane live trapping at the entry point
- Check for young before sealing
- Trenched L-footer exclusion barrier installation
- Droppings cleanup & area treatment
- Prevention advice for feeders, pet food & trash
Opossum Under Deck, Porch & Shed FAQ
Can I just block the hole under my deck?
Only if you're certain nothing is inside — sealing an animal (or her young) under a structure leads to digging damage, or a carcass and severe odor. We verify the den is empty before installing any barrier.
Will mothballs or ammonia drive an opossum out?
Home remedies like mothballs, ammonia-soaked rags, and ultrasonic devices rarely work on opossums and mothballs are actually illegal to use that way under federal pesticide law. Trapping plus exclusion is the reliable, legal fix.
How long does under-deck opossum removal take?
Most under-deck jobs are resolved in 2–5 days: trapping typically takes one to three nights, then exclusion barrier installation is completed in a single visit.
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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