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Even though opossums play a major role in the natural control of other household and yard pests like mice, roaches, frogs, and snakes, their visits to residential houses and yards can hardly be described as friendly.
Like many other wildlife pests, they are foraging animals who are attracted to your space when there is food available for the taking. They regularly raid garbage cans for food at night, as well as any pet food or scraps left outside. They usually leave a big mess in their wake, littering the yard with the contents of the upturned trash can.
The best way to keep the opossum away from your garbage can and yard is to make sure that the following measures are in place: