Armadillo Removal in Central Florida
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Armadillo Removal Experts Let Florida Wildlife Trappers Handle It
Armadillos are becoming an increasingly common sight across Florida as these armored mammals expand their range northward from Latin America. While armadillos can be fascinating creatures to observe, they can also wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. Their digging and burrowing behaviors can leave unsightly holes and damage plant roots. Armadillos may also dig under porches or crawlspaces, potentially destabilizing foundations.
If you’re dealing with an armadillo problem on your Florida property, the wildlife control experts at Florida Wildlife Trapper can help. We specialize in humane and effective armadillo trapping and removal services throughout the state of Florida.
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Signs of Armadillos on Your Property
Armadillos are most active at night, so you may not see these nocturnal animals directly. However, armadillos leave behind telltale signs of their presence:
- Holes dug in lawns, gardens, or flowerbeds – Armadillos forage by digging for grubs and insects. The holes they leave behind may be 3-5 inches wide and 1-3 inches deep.
- Damaged plant roots – Armadillo digging can damage the root systems of plants and shrubs. You may find uprooted plants or plants that suddenly die off.
- Burrows near foundations – Armadillos burrow for shelter and breeding. Watch for holes dug near porches, sheds, or the home’s foundation.
- Strange squealing noises – Armadillos can emit pig-like grunts and squeals, especially when threatened. These vocalizations may be heard at night.
- Trenches dug under fences – To access a yard, armadillos may tunnel under fences or crawl through gaps.
- Odd-shaped feces – Armadillo droppings resemble compact oblong or cylindrical shapes. They are roughly 1-3 inches long.
Why Armadillo Removal is Important
Armadillos may not seem as problematic as other Florida wildlife like alligators or raccoons. However, these armored diggers can cause surprising amounts of damage. Their digging habits destroy lawns, gardens, and flowerbeds. Burrows near foundations undermine the structural stability and lead to erosion.
Armadillos reproduce quickly, with one female giving birth to quadruplets each year. A population can rapidly spiral out of control.
For these reasons, armadillo removal is the best solution for protecting your home and family. Trying to live with these armored pests usually leads to increasing damage over time. Our wildlife professionals will humanely remove armadillos from the property and seal up access points to prevent reentry. We also provide advice to make your landscaping less attractive to these subterranean foragers.
Humane and Effective Armadillo Trapping
Florida Wildlife Trapper approaches armadillo removal from a humane perspective. We aim to trap and remove armadillos without harming them. Here is an overview of how our process works:
- Inspection – We thoroughly assess your property to find all armadillo entry points and signs of activity. This helps us determine the best places to set traps.
- Specialized trapping – We use customized cages and box traps designed specifically for armadillos. Food bait is placed inside to lure armadillos into the traps.
- Monitoring and removal – Our technicians check traps daily and remove any captured armadillos. We can safely transport them to be released in appropriate habitats away from people.
- Exclusion and protection – After removal, we seal up any holes and weak spots that armadillos used to enter your property. This exclusion prevents persistent or new armadillos from re-digging on your land.
- Advice and landscape care – We provide advice to make your property less attractive to armadillos, such as removing burrow sites or choosing plants they dislike. Proper landscape care is key to preventing future problems.
With our extensive experience and customized tools, we can efficiently and humanely rid your property of armadillos. Once removed, we take steps to prevent more armadillos from invading again in the future.
Potential Health Hazards from Armadillos
While armadillos themselves are not aggressive, they can transmit diseases to humans through contact. Their scaly skin and habit of burrowing leaves them exposed to bacteria, fungi, and parasites, including leprosy. If you handle or come into contact with an armadillo, be sure to wear gloves and thoroughly wash your hands afterwards.
Armadillo droppings can also spread disease if ingested. The feces often contain worm larvae and Salmonella bacteria. Avoid areas where armadillos frequently defecate, like around burrows. If cleaning armadillo scat, protect yourself with a face mask and gloves. Promptly wash hands and disinfect any surfaces exposed to feces.
Armadillos also carry ticks, which can latch onto humans and transmit illnesses like Lyme disease. Carefully check for ticks after being around armadillos and remove any found ticks promptly with tweezers. While armadillos themselves are mild-mannered creatures, use caution and protect yourself when interacting with them or their environments
How to Deter Skunks from Your Property
To prevent Armadillos from taking up residence on your land, make your property less attractive by limiting food sources and potential den sites. Here are some effective Armadillo deterrent methods
Frequently Asked Questions
Making your landscape less attractive is key. Eliminate hiding spots by keeping yards clear of brush piles and dense vegetation. Remove food sources such as insects and grubs by treating lawns. Use barriers such as fences with mesh extending underground.
While filling holes may seem like a solution, armadillos will just dig them again as long as they have access to your property. Trapping is the only effective long-term method to stop the digging.
Leave armadillos alone and do not attempt to interact with them. Make loud noises to scare them away. Monitor your property for any signs of digging and contact us if you notice holes or other damage appearing.
We release trapped armadillos in large rural parks or conservation areas far away from people and pets. Areas are pre-approved by state wildlife agencies to ensure safe, ethical release.
No, armadillos are not protected. They are classified as nuisance animal in Florida, so it’s legal to trap and remove them from your property. However, we focus on humane removal and never use lethal methods.
The cost for armadillo removal depends on the extent of the infestation, access issues, and other factors unique to your property. After an inspection, we provide a fair quote with no hidden fees.
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