Be careful who you call when you have a problem. In many areas, government agencies such as animal control and county agricultural offices will refer you to Animal Damage Control . While ADC does provide some advice on non-lethal methods of controlling wildlife damage, their agents routinely kill almost every urban carnivore that they catch. To the uninitiated, opossums resemble a giant rat. However, they are the only American marsupial.
Opossums have grayish fur, with naked ears and tail.
They are almost exclusively nocturnal. Opossums rarely cause any damage, but many people are frightened by them. Benefits Provided Opossums eat rodents, snails, slugs, and insects. Types of Damage Caused Eat pet food May eat some soft fruits May make homes in chimneys, attics, garages, etc. Opossums do not transmit rabies.