Signs You’re Dealing with an Armadillo

 

Signs You’re Dealing with an Armadillo

✅ Cone-Shaped HolesArmadillos dig small, cone-shaped holes about 1–3 inches wide and 3–5 inches deep. These are from rooting around for grubs and insects just below the surface.

✅ Burrows Near StructuresThey love to dig large burrows under porches, AC pads, decks, or even near foundations. These can be 7–10 inches wide and several feet deep.

✅ Nighttime ActivityArmadillos are nocturnal. If you’re seeing fresh holes each morning but never spot the culprit during the day — you might have a stealthy nighttime digger.

✅ No Trash DisturbanceIf your yard’s a mess but your trash cans are untouched, it's likely not raccoons. Armadillos are focused on bugs, not your leftovers.

❌ When It’s Not an Armadillo

• Scattered trash, tipped cans, or roof noise?That’s more likely a raccoon or opossum.

• Tunnels and soft mounds, no cone-shaped holes?Probably a mole or vole, which tunnel just beneath the surface.

• Paw prints and wide, messy digging?Could be feral cats, dogs, or other wildlife like skunks or even foxes.

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🧱 Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Armadillo Activity

Aside from cosmetic yard damage, armadillos can:

• Compromise foundations and cause structural issues

• Destroy landscaping and irrigation

• Create trip hazards with hidden burrows

• Carry leprosy bacteria (rare, but it’s a real thing)

So while they’re not aggressive animals, they can do a surprising amount of damage over time.

🐾 Humane Armadillo Removal — Without the Guesswork

At Nature-Tech Wildlife Solutions, we provide safe, effective, and humane armadillo trapping throughout Lakeland, Winter Haven, and all of Central Florida.

We:

• Inspect your property and confirm the culprit

• Set proper traps based on movement and burrow signs

• Relocate the animal safely and legally

• Offer tips or exclusion services to keep them out for good

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🚨 Think You’ve Got an Armadillo?

Don’t wait for the holes to multiply.

📞 Call us today at 863.345.2547 or contact us online for a fast, no-pressure inspection.We’ll figure out what’s digging — and make sure it stops.