Armadillo Removal

Armadillos thrive in Florida because of the warm climate and soft soil the state provides. Around dusk, armadillos become active and begin searching for food through the night. Even with poor eyesight, armadillos can easily detect the grubs, earthworms, and insects they feed on due to their excellent sense of smell.

However, as they dig for their food in the soil, armadillos leave unattractive holes in your yard, and even worse, dig large, deep burrows in the ground, which they use for traveling and raising their young. Armadillos typically mate during summer, and their young are born in the spring. Each time a female armadillo gives birth, it’s always to identical quadruplets, either all boys or all girls, a process called polyembryony.

Baby armadillos (pups) mature quickly and are ready to have offspring of their own by nine to twelve months. With a life expectancy of four to thirty years, it’s important to take care of any issues you may be having regarding armadillos so that you can control any potential problems before they become too serious.

Problems with Armadillos in South Florida

Armadillos are experts at digging, which becomes a huge issue for homeowners as their lawn and gardens are constantly torn up. An even more costly and severe situation occurs when the dirt is removed from beneath a concrete foundation as the armadillo digs its burrow. If too much dirt is removed, the foundation can begin to crack.

If you notice any significant holes under a concrete porch, house foundation, a/c slab, or near water/gas lines, call a professional wildlife expert to ensure no armadillos are living in them. The burrows will need to be closed correctly to keep other animals from using them.

How to Remove Armadillos

The best way to keep armadillos from getting into your yard is to use prevention techniques such as exclusion fencing that’s installed deep into the ground. However, if you are already having armadillo issues, it’s necessary to have them removed by trapping and relocating them. Lethal traps are sold but are very difficult and dangerous to set, and frequently kill animals they are not meant to catch. A professional wildlife expert has the experience and knowledge to properly trap and remove armadillos, without killing them.