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Elite Wildlife Services
Humane Wildlife Removal

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Elite Wildlife Services

Humane Wildlife Removal

Humane Opossum Removal

in Houston

Safe, Professional, and Guaranteed – Protect Your Home & Family from Opossums
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BAT
REMOVAL
RACCOON
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SQUIRREL
REMOVAL

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Opossum

Why Opossums Become a Problem

Opossums are generally harmless outdoors, but when they invade homes or businesses, they create real issues:
  • Odor Issues: Strong urine and droppings smell.
  • Property Damage: Tear insulation, ductwork, and wiring.
  • Noisy Disturbances: Loud rustling in attics, crawlspaces, and under decks.
  • Health Risks: Carry parasites (fleas, ticks) that affect pets and people.
  • Pet Safety Concerns: May fight with dogs or raid outdoor food bowls.

Signs You Have an Opossum

Watch for these telltale signs of an opossum infestation:
  • Heavy thumping or rustling sounds at night in attic or under deck.
  • Large droppings that resemble dog feces.
  • Scratched insulation or duct damage.
  • Pets growling or pawing at crawlspaces.
  • Trash cans tipped over or outdoor pet food missing.

Our Opossum Removal Process

At Elite Wildlife Services, we use safe and humane techniques to remove and prevent opossums.

1

Free Inspection

  • Check attic, crawlspace, garage, and yard.
  • Identify all entry points.

2

Humane Trapping & Removal

  • Live traps used to safely capture opossums.
  • Relocated in compliance with Texas regulations.

3

Exclusion & Proofing

  • Seal crawlspace and attic entry points.
  • Close under-deck gaps to prevent re-entry.

4

Cleanup & Sanitation

  • Remove droppings and sanitize contaminated areas.
  • Optional attic insulation replacement if heavily soiled.

5

Follow-Up & Warranty

  • We confirm no activity remains.
  • Exclusion work comes with a guarantee.

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Don’t let opossums take over your attic or crawlspace.

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Why Choose Elite Wildlife Services

Houston-Based Experts

with over a decade of experience.

Humane & Safe Methods

no harmful poisons or inhumane practices.

Fast Response

across Houston and surrounding suburbs.

Warranty-Backed Exclusion

for peace of mind.

Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews

from satisfied customers.

Service Areas

We provide opossum removal throughout Greater Houston:
  • Houston
  • Katy
  • Cypress
  • Sugar Land
  • The Woodlands
  • Pearland
  • League City
  • Pasadena
  • Spring
  • Kingwood
  • Friendswood
  • Richmond & Rosenberg

Frequently Asked Questions

Are opossums dangerous?
Opossums are generally not aggressive, but they may hiss or bare their teeth when threatened. The real danger comes from parasites (fleas, ticks) and the mess they leave behind.
Rabies in opossums is extremely rare because of their lower body temperature. However, they can carry other diseases and parasites.
They squeeze through broken vents, loose crawlspace covers, attic gaps, or openings under decks.
DIY trapping often fails and can be dangerous. Professional removal ensures safe relocation and full prevention.
Outdoor pet food, unsecured trash, chicken coops, and crawlspaces or decks that provide shelter.
Pricing depends on the complexity of the infestation and exclusion work required. We provide free inspections with upfront estimates.
Not if the entry points are sealed. Our exclusion and warranty-backed proofing prevent future issues.

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Andre-Marc Luyckx profile pictureAndre-Marc Luyckx
22:45 14 Nov 25
Mark and Yeyser were thorough and diligent, coming several times to make sure they understood what was going on, and addressing the issues they saw. The squirrels have vacated our attic! And the 1 year warranty puts our mind at ease in case of reoccurrence.
Ben Ortego profile pictureBen Ortego
19:46 11 Nov 25
Josh did a great job with my home and took extra care to match the mortar color with the preexisting cement slab near the garage door. I would highly recommend this company!
Brett Mitchell profile pictureBrett Mitchell
16:35 07 Nov 25
Great experience with EWS. Not only were they able to come on an emergency call during the weekend, Josh was fantastic at explaining the work, and great communication on when he was available for follow up services. Very happy with the pest removal and helping to secure the perimeter from further pest intrusions. Highly recommend!!!
Adro Tha Don profile pictureAdro Tha Don
22:17 05 Nov 25
Had a consultation with Ashly and I must say she went above and beyond for me and my family. Very knowledgeable of the field she’s in and extremely professional. 10/10 definitely recommend
Jennifer Feikis profile pictureJennifer Feikis
03:54 28 Oct 25
Ashly from Elite Wildlife Services was the absolute best!!
Christina Bires profile pictureChristina Bires
23:38 27 Oct 25
Great fast and knowledgeable service!! Highly recommend
Joanna Meyer profile pictureJoanna Meyer
22:28 27 Oct 25
I want to thank Ashly from Elite Wildlife Services for her excellent work in helping check our house and attic for mice. She was dedicated to the job and very personable.
Maria Tripp profile pictureMaria Tripp
18:23 15 Oct 25
Excellent professional timely service! Got rid of rat/ squirrel problem. Thanks Josh👍
Lucy K. profile pictureLucy K.
13:32 13 Oct 25
Phillip is incredibly knowledgeable and an absolute delight. He goes above and beyond for his customers and truly cares. I cannot recommend him enough!!!
Brian H profile pictureBrian H
20:01 09 Oct 25
Yeyser Cabrera provided excellent service with bat removal at my residence. He was very knowledgeable and prompt with each appointment. Problem solved. I would highly recommend Yeyser and the team @ EWS for any animal control issue you may have.
William Honan profile pictureWilliam Honan
19:17 19 Sep 25
Ashley was awesome, quick, efficient and knowledgeable. Really made this process easy.
Netta H profile pictureNetta H
02:21 18 Sep 25
The service I received today from Ashly was great. Ashly took such great care and grace with the removal of our sweet girl Amina. Who passed away, I would highly recommend Elite Wildlife Services. Thank you!
Seeinsounds Musashiii profile pictureSeeinsounds Musashiii
22:36 17 Sep 25
Called them to get rid of a dead possum carcass in my backyard and they responded quickly and arrived timely efficient. Ms. Ashely went straight to work and got rid of everything that was presented. She's a trooper! Very kind, professional and a listener. I didn't expect them to send her i was a bit surprised lol but she knows exactly whats she doing. Only small downfall is the pricing but hey they do their job effectively and kept it professional.
Golan Allen (Appro) profile pictureGolan Allen (Appro)
22:16 17 Sep 25
Ashely did an incredible job taking care of the pests at my grandparents property! They were dealing with such an awful rat infestation and she practically obliterated them! I wish I could put more than 5 stars because her service was a 10/10!!
Cindy Yang profile pictureCindy Yang
22:11 13 Sep 25
Guadalupe and Mark were very prompt and got the job done quickly. They were thorough with the job as well. I would definitely recommend them!
liz nolin profile pictureliz nolin
21:25 12 Sep 25
Josh did an excellent job with sealing up our house and will be sure to call again for further needs.
Dee Bryant profile pictureDee Bryant
17:56 10 Sep 25
Josh and his team did a great job! Efficient, responsive, dependable and on budget. We were very happy with the process and the result. I recommend Josh and EWS highly for any bat removal needs. Dee
LOGAN MG03 profile pictureLOGAN MG03
20:14 09 Sep 25
This company is very professional and clearly know their stuff! Ashley was great at explaining everything to me down to the detail and kept clear and consistent communication with me throughout the entire process.
Sebastian Vazquez profile pictureSebastian Vazquez
18:43 09 Sep 25
Ashely was an excellent help. She explained to me the process of trapping when I had any questions. Made sure everything was done efficiently with no slacking and amazing time management.
Toni Kouros profile pictureToni Kouros
14:07 09 Sep 25
Ashly was awesome. I recommend this company to anyone needing animal control.
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Ricky Clotworthy profile pictureRicky Clotworthy
16:10 31 Aug 25
Called several companies when I realized I had bats flying out of my roofline. Yeyser Cabrera returned my call on a Sunday and was quick to schedule an inspection. Communication was great throughout the process, which you can’t say about many companies these days. Yeyser was always on time for his service calls. Pricing was reasonable compared to other quotes I received. Took care of the issue and fully sealed all entry points on my home. Would highly recommend elite wildlife service and especially Yeyser.
Gage Moss profile pictureGage Moss
00:29 31 Aug 25
Yeyser Cabrera did a fantastic job with my raccoon and rat removal.
Leanne Armel profile pictureLeanne Armel
01:06 28 Aug 25
Josh was amazing! It was important the bats were kindly shown the door or start paying rent! Josh answered all my questions and was available by text between his check-in’s to make sure the bats were out. This was not a one and done job he was very detailed. I highly recommend Elite Wildlife and so thank Josh for his diligence! 🦇
Pedro Trujillo profile picturePedro Trujillo
18:09 27 Aug 25
Tech Ashley was awesome . She met and consulted with me first . Before she arrived , she courteously called to let me know how long it would be for her to arrive . After removing the raccoon ( unalived ) dead !!! She sanitize the area . Payment was prompt and gave me a receipt.
Travis McGrady profile pictureTravis McGrady
22:35 19 Aug 25
It was a pleasure working with Elite Wildlife Services. Yeyser Cabrera was awesome. Very professional and great communication. He found and addressed our bat issue quickly. I highly recommend
Candace Davis profile pictureCandace Davis
16:45 19 Aug 25
Thankfully I called Elite Wildlife Services, and got to talk to Josh. He came out to offer a second opinion, and identified our issues straight away. He fixed the other company's mistakes (we spent a month with a different company trying to get rats out of our attic with little success), secured our home, successfully got rid of the rats, and saved my sanity! I highly recommend Josh, and Elite Wildlife Services!
Sonia Tyllick profile pictureSonia Tyllick
23:07 13 Aug 25
Yeyser Cabrera was professional and answered all our questions! Great customer service
Response from the owner 14:34 19 Aug 25
Thanks Sonia for the review!!
Clifton Naylor profile pictureClifton Naylor
20:47 10 Aug 25
I had a problem with pests in the attic and called Elite Wildlife Services. They made it out to check on it the same day I called and quickly had a thorough analysis of my problem (raccoons and rats) after their inspection. Both Mark and Ashly were very knowledgeable and communicated the problems and solutions clearly and completely. Ashly did the work after I committed to having it done and was very thorough and efficient. She was easy to reach and to communicate with. All of the noises are now gone and the traps that were in the attic have shown no response for the past week. Problem solved, I'm sure!! I would heartily recommend these guys for any mammal pest problems you might have. Thanks guys! Great job.
Response from the owner 14:35 19 Aug 25
Thank you for the review Clifton!!
Jill Wisnoski profile pictureJill Wisnoski
00:13 08 Aug 25
I chose Elite Wildlife Care due to the ratings. Ashley was amazing! She explained to my mother the process of trapping and a humane relocation of the captured critters. Also, helped to rescreen and animal-proof mom's back patio which brought her a peace of mind. Thank you, Ashley, you're the best! We will highly recommend EWS to family and friends in need of your service.
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Response from the owner 14:36 19 Aug 25
Thank you for the review Jill!
Emily Rudelson profile pictureEmily Rudelson
19:58 07 Aug 25
We had a persistent wasp issue, and Ashley from Elite Wildlife went above and beyond to make sure it was fully resolved. They came out quickly for the initial treatment and, when the wasps returned, didn’t hesitate to come back a second time to take care of it—at no extra charge. Super professional, friendly, and thorough. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner 14:36 19 Aug 25
Thanks for the great review of Ashly!!
Katie Arndt profile pictureKatie Arndt
22:58 05 Aug 25
Yeyser was wonderful. He took the time to explain everything in detail and takes a lot of pride in his work!
Response from the owner 14:37 19 Aug 25
Thank you Katie!!
Deividas Zemgulis profile pictureDeividas Zemgulis
15:42 03 Aug 25
A Huge Thank You to Guadalupe Martinez and His Team.

I reached out to Guadalupe on a Friday regarding a raccoon issue at my home. By Saturday morning, he was on-site and - within just five minutes - identified the hiding spot of a mother raccoon and her two babies. That same day, he set a trap and successfully captured the mother. He returned on Sunday to safely retrieve the two babies and transport them to a shelter.

A few days later, Guadalupe came back to thoroughly disinfect the affected area.

Why I Recommend Guadalupe:

• Fair Pricing: His quote was SIX times lower than some of the competitors.
• Speed & Responsiveness: He acted immediately, while others required a four-day wait.
• Accuracy: Guadalupe quickly found the entry point - something competitors missed during their inspection. They instead listed over ten possible entry holes, despite our roof being newly installed just two years ago.
• Professionalism: From start to finish, the job was handled with care, efficiency, and transparency.

While I respect all companies in this space, transparency and integrity go a long way in this business. Guadalupe and his team delivered on every front, and I would confidently recommend them any day of the week.
Response from the owner 14:38 19 Aug 25
Deividas thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough review!!
marvin krasner profile picturemarvin krasner
03:31 04 Mar 22
Called them on a Sunday afternoon after hearing raccoons in my attic and Mark, the owner, was at my house within an hour to inspect the damage. Mark found a pregnant raccoon nesting in a corner of my 3rd floor attic and proposed a plan of action to extricate the raccoon and to prevent this from happening again. Elite Wildlife Services had 3 men at my house the next morning and they completed the project by noon on Thursday. The guys were very professional and responsive and left my house raccoon free and sealed so that unwanted critters cannot nest here again.
Balwindar Kaur profile pictureBalwindar Kaur
16:46 31 Dec 21
Josh came out on short notice, on a holiday, and was on time. He did a thorough inspection and was able to find the dead rodent that had caused the house to smell vile! He was very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. I highly recommend him and this company! I will definitely use them again, if needed.
Erica Alfaro profile pictureErica Alfaro
15:40 28 Dec 21
Yeyser was professional and thorough in his work!
Sam DeViney profile pictureSam DeViney
23:05 30 Nov 21
Josh was very, very quick to reply to my late-night, online request for an inspection and he was at my house the next day, in the morning! (I prefer to work with companies that actually use modern methods of communication. So many still think the telephone between 8AM and 5PM is the only way to communicate.) Josh accessed the situation and thoroughly explained how he would solve the problem, the warranty and the cost. I agreed and then he started work immediately. For the second visit to my home, he communicated well about the scheduling and he arrived on time. He was professional and efficient, and the cost was reasonable. I am very happy with the service provided by Elite Wildlife Services.
Linnie Cheatham profile pictureLinnie Cheatham
18:43 29 Mar 21
Philip did a great job explaining the process of getting the rats out of our attic and sealing up all the entry points of our old house. He was friendly and courteous! I've already recommended their services.

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