7 Strong Scents That Attract Opossums To Your Yard
Rotting Fruits and Vegetables
Fallen apples, bananas, and other overripe produce emit a strong, sweet scent that opossums love.
Pet Food (Especially Wet Food)
Leaving pet food outside, especially wet cat or dog food, is an open invitation for opossums.
Garbage and Compost
Unsecured trash bins and compost piles release the smell of decaying food, attracting these scavengers
Meat and Fish Scraps
Raw or cooked meat leftovers, including bones, are highly appealing to opossums searching for an easy meal.
Sugary or Fermented Smells
Sugary drinks, spilled soda, and even beer can draw opossums due to their strong, sweet aroma.
Bird Seed and Suet
Bird feeders with spilled seeds and fat-based suet attract opossums looking for high-calorie snacks.
Leaf Piles and Damp Wood
Decomposing leaves and rotting wood create a damp, musty scent that signals a perfect hiding spot for opossums.
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