Are Possums Garden Pests

The opossum is one of the most frequently encountered U.S. wildlife species, showing up in woods and swamps, plains and marshes, cities and suburbs—and in backyard gardens, where it may play some important roles in controlling garden pests and even in limiting ticks.

Are possums bad for garden?

Surprisingly, yes. A possum in your backyard is beneficial for your garden because they eat snails, slugs, insects and beetles, effectively protecting it from pests.

Do possums tear up gardens?

Even though opossums sometimes can act as our own personal insecticide, eating away at the irksome bugs that lurk throughout our yards, they can also cause damage to our gardens and homes. … Make sure your garden shed and your house are secure with no holes or openings that opossums or other animals may find.