OPOSSUMS
Opossums prefer environments near streams and swamps.
The opossum is a whitish gray mammal about the size
of a house cat. Its face is long and pointed and
its ears and tail are hairless. They sometimes den
in attics and garages where they make a messy nest,
feeding near garbage cans, pet food, insects and
carrion. The opossum mating season is January to
July and may raise two litters a year with an average
of six young per litter.
Opossums usually live alone having a home range
of 10 to 50 acres, usually active only at night.
When threatened, an opossum may bare its teeth,
growl, hiss, bite or scratch. If these defenses
are not successful, an opossum may play dead. Opossums
are very intelligent animals ranked above dogs in
some learning tests.
JRG Termite and Pest Control offers a specialized
division pertaining to all wildlife needs. We have
five highly trained wildlife professional experts
on staff who are available 24 hours a day for any
emergency situation. We are members of the National
Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA),
NJ State Licensed Furbearing Trappers, NJ Wildlife
Damage Control Operators Association (NJWDCOA) and
are certified with the National Bat Conservation
Organization.
Should you need any assistance, please feel free
to contact J R G Termite and Pest Control.
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