Welcome to another Grade A Critter blog! Today we are going to share with you a complete guide so you can learn how to get rid of armadillos. We created this post because we know that this animal can appear in your garden at any time. Armadillos can cause a lot of problems, so you must drive them away quickly.
These can be extremely destructive to yards, gardens, and crops, so it’s important to deal with them at the first signs of damage. A comprehensive control plan is the best solution, since layering of various products takes care of the problem from all angles. In order to successfully get rid of armadillos, certain steps must be followed and different measures applied.
If you have already seen armadillos on your property or have noticed their damage then it is time to drive them away. There are many different ways that you can conveniently repel armadillos in your yard. With this in mind, here are some that are particularly effective and will certainly help repel armadillos from your property.
An armadillo in your garden will be noticed by the path of destruction it creates in its wake. In the southern United States, their burrowing habits cause great damage to gardens, tree roots, and concrete structures such as paths and patios. Although passive methods are recommended before trapping, it is sometimes necessary to trap an animal and place it elsewhere to avoid further damage.
Here are 4 ways to follow if you want to learn how to get rid of armadillos:
Understanding the behavior of rodents can help you stop them. Armadillos are destructive and represent a problem for you and your garden. That is why you should follow these tips and learn how to get them away from your property.
The first step you need to take is to make sure to reduce the attractants around your home. Armadillos often roam patios looking for food, so we must create a space that is as unwelcoming as possible for them. Because armadillos find most of their food underground, it will be difficult to remove them all, but at least we can get rid of firewood piles, low shrubs, and brush.
Whether they dig holes for food or to build their burrows, armadillos are the most destructive animals when they dig. By identifying the danger zones, we can determine the best control method against armadillos. Therefore, before continuing with the rest of the tips, it is necessary that you identify the areas of damage.
There are many different things you could take into account when creating a homemade repellent for an armadillo. Once you have defined the areas of damage it is time to consider the repellants you can use. Castor oil repellents are quite effective and easy to handle. These are best for keeping the pest away as they will spoil your food source.
As mentioned above, those that include castor oil are particularly effective. There are two of them that are particularly effective: the liquid and the one sold in granules. You can choose to make the repellent yourself, or you can buy one from a store. The important thing is that you do not harm the animal, so you should look for an organic repellent.
The first thing you have to do is determine the location where you would place your trap. This is of great importance, as it will determine if you will be successful or if your efforts would have been in vain. Additionally, the placement of the trap will ensure how quickly you capture the armadillo. We recommend using worms as bait.
At night, set the trap directly in front of the entrance to the burrow, or along the wall or fence line closest to the damaged location. Form a “V” with wooden planks to guide the armadillo toward the entrance to the trap. Because armadillos are nocturnal, it is best to set traps in the evening when they are out foraging for food.
Now, the first and main solution you can turn to in situations like this is to call a professional. This is also by far the best thing to do and the one that is going to provide you with a ton of benefits. Grade A Critter will make sure everything is handled to the highest standards and that you don’t go ahead and face problems again.
Our experts will reduce general armadillo activity throughout the area by placing convenient and highly effective armadillo traps in specific locations. In other words, we are here to make everything easier for you.
The armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a rather interesting and unusual animal that has a protective armor of “horny” material on its head, body, and tail. This bony armor has nine movable rings between the shoulder and hip shield. The head is small with a long, narrow, piglike snout. Canine and incisor teeth are absent. The peglike cheek teeth range in number from seven to nine on each side of the upper and lower jaw. The long tapering tail is encased in 12 bony rings. The track usually appears to be three-toed and shows sharp claw marks. The armadillo is about the size of an opossum, weighing from 8 to 17 pounds (3.5 to 8 kg).
The armadillo prefers dense, shady cover such as brush, woodlands, forests, and areas adjacent to creeks and rivers. Soil texture is also a factor in the animal’s habitat selection. It prefers sandy or loam soils that are loose and porous. The armadillo will also inhabit areas having cracks, crevices, and rocks that are suitable for burrows.
There are few studies available on the damage caused by armadillos. The damage they do is localized and is usually more of a nuisance than an economic loss. Most armadillo damage occurs as a result of their rooting in lawns, golf courses, vegetable gardens, and flower beds. Characteristic signs of armadillo activity are shallow holes, 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm) deep and 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm) wide, which are dug in search of food. They also uproot flow- ers and other ornamental plants. Some damage has been caused by their bur- rowing under foundations, driveways, and other structures. Some people complain that armadillos keep them awake at night by rubbing their shells against their houses or other structures.
In any case, it’s best to let the wildlife professionals at Grade A Critter handle a pesky armadillo. Our prevention & exclusion services can keep armadillos where they belong, in their natural habitat and out of your property.
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