Get Possums Out of Crawl Spaces and Attics

Possum Wildlife Removal in Lansing

Possums in Lansing often take shelter under decks, inside crawl spaces, and in attics where they can stay hidden during the day. They leave behind droppings, strong odors, and torn insulation as they move through your home. In areas of Lansing with older homes and accessible foundation vents, possums slip through gaps and settle into spaces that are rarely checked, making the problem easy to miss until the smell or damage becomes obvious.

Trapper Man's trapping & nuisance control provides possum wildlife removal that includes trapping, removing the animals, and securing the entry points they used. Emergency possum removal is available when possums are found inside living spaces, when they pose a risk to pets, or when the smell from their presence becomes unbearable. The service focuses on safe removal and long-term prevention so possums do not return.

If possums have moved into your Lansing home, contact Trapper Man's trapping & nuisance control to schedule removal and protect your property from further issues.

What Homeowners Want to Know Before Removal

Homeowners in Lansing often have questions about how possum removal works and what changes they will notice after the animal is gone.

What are the signs that a possum is living under my house?

You will notice a strong musty smell near crawl space vents, droppings that are dark and cylindrical, and signs of disturbed insulation or nesting material. You may also hear shuffling or rustling sounds at night.

How long does possum removal take?

Most possum removals are completed within three to five days, depending on how active the animal is and how many entry points need to be secured. Traps are checked daily to minimize the time the possum spends in the trap.

Why do possums keep returning to the same spot?

Possums return because the entry point is still open and the location provides shelter and warmth. Sealing the entry point after removal prevents them from coming back.

What happens if I just leave the possum alone?

The possum will continue to leave droppings, damage insulation, and attract parasites like fleas and ticks. Over time, the smell and contamination will worsen, and the possum may give birth, increasing the number of animals inside your home.

When should I call for emergency possum removal?

You should call immediately if the possum is inside your living space, showing signs of illness, or if the odor is affecting your indoor air quality. Emergency removal is also needed if pets are at risk of confrontation.

Trapper Man's trapping & nuisance control handles emergency possum removal in Lansing and provides full exclusion services to keep possums from returning. Reach out today to schedule trapping and protect your home from ongoing wildlife problems.

Removal begins with identifying where the possum is entering and where it is spending most of its time. In Lansing, this usually means checking crawl spaces, foundation vents, gaps in skirting, and attic access points. Traps are placed along paths the possum uses regularly, and bait is selected based on what possums in the area respond to most reliably.

After the possum is removed, you will notice the musty odor in your crawl space or attic starts to fade. Droppings will no longer appear in the same areas, and the insulation or stored items that were disturbed will stay in place. Any nesting material the possum built will be cleared out, and the space will no longer show signs of active wildlife movement.

Exclusion work includes sealing entry points with durable materials that resist tearing and blocking foundation vents with mesh that allows airflow but keeps animals out. The service does not include full crawl space cleaning or vapor barrier installation, but those recommendations are made if contamination is severe. The focus is on removing the possum and making sure it cannot return through the same access points.