Possums in the yard can be about as welcome as a skunk at a garden party. But before you roll up your sleeves to remove them, there are a few key facts every Iowa homeowner should keep in their back pocket.
A little know-how now can save you a heap of headaches later.
1. Possums Are Actually Beneficial Neighbors
Many Iowa homeowners don’t realize that possums are nature’s cleanup crew. They eat ticks, cockroaches, rats, and other pests that can cause real problems around your home.
A single possum can consume thousands of ticks each season, which helps reduce Lyme disease risk. They also munch on snails, slugs, and dead animals that would otherwise rot in your yard…