7 ms·Opossums eat ticks like mad and are immune to rabies. Maybe trap some and release around the garden?by mgarfias 3y agoOpossums eat ticks like mad and are immune to rabies. Maybe trap some and release around the garden?preommr 3y ago> Opossums eat ticks like mad They do not eat lots of ticks - but will eat them if they have to. I'v heard chickens are quite effective though.Arrath 3y agoChickens do absolutely love to eat bugs.