Florida Armadillo Removal & Control

Armadillo Info: The Nine-Banded Armadillo is an unusual creature. It is very ancient, in a family similar to anteaters. They have the unique advantage of wearing a suit of armor, made of bone-like material. They are not native to Florida, but thrive in this warm climate with soft soil. They dig for all of their food, which consists primarily of grubs and earthworms. They also dig large, deep burrows into the ground in which they live and raise young. Armadillos always have identical quadruplets. They have an excellent sense of smell. When startled, they often jump straight up, then run surprisingly fast. They are usually about two feet long and about 12 pounds as adults. They are primarily nocturnal, but sometimes emerge after a rain or in cool weather.

Nuisance concerns: Armadillos are expert diggers and can cause serious damage to a lawn or a landscaped area. However, most of the calls I get regarding dillos involve their large burrows. They often dig their holes in undesirable places, such as underneath a concrete porch, the foundation of a house, or near gas/water lines. If they remove too much dirt from under a concrete foundation, the foundation faces the danger of cracking. Armadillo burrows also attract other animals. If you see a large hole on your property with a lot of dirt thrown out, that's the work of an armadillo.

If you want to know how to get rid of armadillos, my honest recommendation is to call a professional trapping company. There is no such thing as an easy armadillo poison or something to keep away pest armadillos. 24/7 Wildlife Removal operates in the Greater Orlando area of central Florida. This is a specialty wildlife removal business. Wild animal control is all I do - I do not spray poison for insect control. I provide armadillo trapping and removal for armadillo control. I do not run an exterminating business or a pest control business, I run a nuisance wildlife business. I do not provide extermination of armadillos, but humane armadillo trapping and relocation. If you want to get rid of your armadillo problem once and for all, give me a call!

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