Removal of a Dead Opossum From An Attic

I receive many calls about terrible odors inside homes as a result of dead animals. One of the common culprits is the opossum, also known as the possum. Because this animal often chooses to live inside of attics, it often dies inside of attics. And when it does, holy moly, does it stink! An opossum is a large animal, and the stench is often unbearable. It is my job to enter the attic and find the dead animal and remove it.

*SNIFF! *SNIFF! *SNIFF! Hmm.... seems to be around this area. The homeowner already crawled around in the attic looking for it, and could not find it. I, however, am the dead animal removal expert. My keen nose says it's right under this insulation.

BINGO! As usual, the opossum has dug underneath the insulation and died hidden. This is still in the early stage of decay, but the smell is extremely strong.

I remove the opossum and bag it, but what to do about these juices that have leaked out? They stink too. Ah, this trusty Bac-Azap biological odor eliminator will help neutralize the stench. Spritz, spritz. Mmmm...

I replace the insulation, and here it is, all bagged up and ready for removal. Problem solved!

Dead animal removal really is one of my top areas of expertise. I think of it as a treasure hunt! It's a lot of fun for me. It's rare that I get to use my nose to sniff out something I'm looking for. Lost car keys? I can't sniff them out. Lose the wallet? Nary a scent to trace. But a dead critter in the attic, now that I can get a whiff of. The moment that I find that rotting carcass, why it's Christmas morning for me.

For more opossum trapping information, go back to the Orlando opossum control page.

I operate a professional wildlife removal business in Orlando Florida. It is not a pest control or extermination company, nor is it the county animal control. It is a privately owned nuisance critter and wildlife control business. For more company information, just browse this site.