Their first instinct is to run away but they will defend themselves if cornered.Ī: Armadillos have been known to carry the bacterium that causes leprosy.
Bushes, sidewalks and sheds can cave in from an armadillo den.Ī: No, but they will scratch if they feel threatened. The holes they dig under your home and can weaken the structure. The holes they dig in your grass to find their food can destroy a yard in very little time. Again the best way to get rid of armadillos is by trapping and then filling in its den.Ī: Armadillos can be very destructive. If it happens to be out of the hole it will dig a new one. If the armadillo is still in its den then it will dig its way out. The most effective way to get rid of the armadillo is by trapping and then filling in its den.Ī: No. Leaving this den open can lead to that armadillo coming back or another armadillo making it his/her home. If you do not see any activity for a while the armadillo is probably in another den. Armadillos usually have more than one den. They dig small holes in your yard, mulch, garden, ext to seek out their food source.Ī: No. Armadillos can dig up to 15 or more dens and use them randomly.Ī: Armadillos feed on small insects like grubs and worms. These armadillo dens are used as shelter and can be up to 15 feet deep and 15 feet long.Ī: Not necessarily. If I leave it there will the smell go away? Q: Why do armadillos dig holes under my home?Ī: Armadillos dig holes in the ground called burrows or dens. Q: What kind of bait can I use to attract armadillos? Something mad a big hole in my air conditioning duct work. Q: If I bury the armadillo den will the armadillo die? Q: I’ve seen baby armadillos run through my yard. Q: Can I just fill in the hole under my house? Q: If I leave the armadillo alone will it just go away?
Q: Why do the armadillos dig small holes all over my yard? Does that mean I have more than one armadillo? Q: I have more than one armadillo den in my yard.
Q: Why do armadillos dig holes under my home?
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