Getting rid of an armadillo

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utmck

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I am in dire need of how to get rid of an armadillo that is tearing up my yard. I live in a subdivision so any type of fire arms is out of the question.

Any help would be apreciatated.
 
That probably means you have grubs. You could try getting rid of the grubs and maybe the armadillo would move on to grubbier pastures. Otherwise, trapping is likely the best option.
 
From my observation, a lot of people seem to have a great deal of success just driving over them...

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If by grubs you mean grub worms, try Beneficial Nematodes. They are the same thing that naturally rids your yard of fire ants, fleas and grub worms as well as other pests in the ground. Look 'em up and you are welcome.

Be careful not to become a leper.
 
I happen to have a lot of experience removing 'dillos. I've trapped and relocated 17 from my front yard since spring. I live along a greenbelt, and the dry weather has forced them into our yard more than usual. So, you're probably not talking about removing a single 'dillo. They have lots of friends. Another one was in my turf last night and managed to avoid capture.

Yes, they eat grubs, but they're also after earthworms. You don't want to put down insecticide for the grubs because you'll also kill beneficial earthworms. I did a lot of landscaping to my front yard recently and didn't see a single grub. Saw a lot of earthworms, though, and the 'dillos were coming into my front yard almost every night.

This is the trap you want. Academy has them.

You cannot bait for 'dillos, but they're still pretty easy to trap. The best place to put a trap is right up against a fence where they travel to get into your yard. At each end of the trap, put a 1x6x8' board at a 45 degree angle to the entrances to form funnels into the entrances of the trap. If you don't have a suitable fenceline, then use two boards on each end to form a funnel and place the trap in an area they move through or dig.

They have poor vision and will just follow the fence or board right into the trap if they're heading in the general direction. The traps work well, but 'dillos are extremely powerful and can sometimes bust out of the trap with brute strength. I've made modifications to the trap to make them 'dillo-proof, so if you're interested in this approach PM me and I'll save you some frustration.

I relocate the 'dillos to an undeveloped area with a lot of trees and a big water-filled pond (not easy to find these days). As close to 'dillo heaven as I can find. Of course, since they can carry leprosy you don't want to handle them.
 
Not to worry l00p. I have a case of anti-venom in the freezer just in case. You wouldn't want to live in a leper colony!
 
I find a child's plastic golf club to beat on their offspring works effectively, Or is that possum.... can't remember now. Which one freezes at your approach and makes it easier to beat down?
 
Make that 18 trapped and relocated. Got a huge one this morning that tore up a bunch of turf before he found his way into the trap.
 
Does anyone know why I woke up this morning and found 18 armadillos in my yard?


If you would clean your pool ever so often, brntorng would not have mistaken it for a lily pond. But at least you will not have to worry about grubs in your yard!
 
Good idea. Maybe I can offer them as a free natural grub removal service. They also do a good job of soil aeration. Just PM me your address, and I'll be glad to oblige.

I'm about to start trapping squirrels again since they've moved back in after removing 47 from my backyard a couple years ago. Let me know if you need some. They do a good job of picking up acorns around your yard, and they're cute. Think of them as free pets.
 
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