Burrows are located in rock piles, around stumps, brush piles, or terraces around brush or dense woodlands. In your yard they also like to burrow under air conditioning units.
Armadillos often have several dens in an area to use for escape. The young are born in a nest within the burrow. The female produces only one litter each year around April. The litter always consists of quadruplets of the same sex. The young are identical since they are derived from a single egg. Armadillos are active primarily from twilight throughout the night and into early morning in the summer.
In winter they may be active only during the day. Most armadillo damage occurs as a result of their rooting in lawns, golf courses, vegetable gardens, and flower beds in search of food.
Characteristic signs of armadillo activity are shallow holes, 1 to 3 inches deep and 3 to 5 inches wide; which can be quickly enlarged by water erosion or other burrowers. They also uproot flowers and other ornamental plants. Some damage has been caused by their burrowing under foundations, driveways, and other structures. Also, the disease factor is associated with this species. Armadillos can be infected by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae , the causative agent of leprosy, although the role that armadillos have in human infection, however, has not yet been determined.
To rid a property of armadillos there are a few things one can do. They concluded that most of the armadillos preferred pond worms, wigglers, crickets, and red worms. The challenge with baiting armadillos is getting an armadillo to find the trap and enter it. Armadillos struggle to recognize food sources until they are up close. Baiting an armadillo from a long distance will not be a successful solution. For example, set traps near the entrance of an active burrow or alongside fencing barriers where armadillos have a habit of traveling.
Pro tip: Wooden boards can help funnel any armadillos moving alongside barriers right into the traps. Homeowners who wish to bait and trap their armadillos will need to remain vigilant and monitor the traps. Leaving any cage trap or live trap unchecked for too long is harmful to the animal stuck inside. Ridding your lawn of armadillos takes dedication, perseverance, and a real desire to keep these diggers off your grass.
Pro tip: You may read online that the strong smell of mothballs, castor oil or ammonia can be used as armadillo repellents. Wildlife Removal USA and other professionals say armadillos seem unswayed by the odors and warn that mothballs can be tempting they can look like candy and dangerous to children. Armadillos are tough, but you, a determined homeowner, are tougher. Try one of our methods above and you likely will have those armadillos finding new territory in no time.
Sorry, neighbors! Armadillos wander into your yard in search of food and shelter. Because the majority of an armadillo's food is underground, completely removing attractants is nearly impossible.
However there are important steps you can take to make your yard less welcoming:. Whether they are excavating your lawn for food or burrowing underground for shelter, armadillos are most destructive when they're digging. Identifying areas of damage will help you determine the best control option. Once you target your armadillo problem, you can select the best control method for you.
Each method plays its own role in getting rid of armadillos, so it's important to note that the more control methods you employ, the more effective your defense will be. Use a live trap to manually remove armadillos living in burrows on your property. Trapping is simple with the proper trap placement.
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