Opossum problems are common throughout the New York area, and not just in Rural and Suburban areas. All boroughs of New York City have opossums, too.

Opossums are marsupials that weigh between about 12 to 14 pounds and are 15 to 20 inches long, from nose to tail. They have light grey fur, a long hairless tail, pointed snouts, with a mouth containing 50 very sharp teeth. In the wild, opossums are opportunistic feeders but tend to eat mostly meat like insects, worms, bird eggs, voles, moles, or dead animal carcasses. Opossums usually have 3 or 4 dens, in hollow logs or trees, old squirrel nests, rock crevices, brush heaps, and sometimes, openings in your home.