every time you use your dishwasher helps greatly..

troubleshooters.. your best bet is to humanly trap them in live bait traps and re-home them far away if they become destructive. They will destroy trees, roofs, etc etc.. I usually advise people from even feeding them, because once you start its very difficult to stop the destruction they may cause.. Its not like they do it intentionally they just do what they know how to do to survive..

dwellers looking for food, they will eat garbage and quite good at getting a can open, insects, etc.., if you see them roaming during the day be very cautious, and Yes possums can indeed be infected AND carry rabies. just like coyote, dogs, cats, humans, deer, raccoons, etc.. if bitten or exchange of saliva even if in a tussle with a rabid animal. look for signs of lethargic, wondering, even hissing, and over all sickly appearance, kind like a human just rolling out of bed, rabid animals have no fear and will be very aggressive. if you see them roaming during the day you should contact animal control, however where I live getting anyone here ( in the country) because its no big deal, unless they are causing harm to humans or animals.. They do look like over sized rats, they have every sharp teeth, are known for playing dead when frightened or surprised, as with all mothers they will protect their young with all its might,