Armadillos can tear up a well-maintained lawn surprisingly fast. While searching for insects and other food, they dig numerous small holes throughout turf, flower beds, gardens, and landscaped areas. They may also establish larger burrows beneath porches, decks, sheds, crawlspaces, concrete slabs, and foundations.Wildlife Patrol provides professional armadillo removal, burrow management, and exclusion services throughout North Georgia and Upstate South Carolina.
Signs of Armadillo Activity
Common signs of an armadillo problem include:
Cone-shaped holes scattered across the lawn
Torn or overturned sod
Damage around flower beds and gardens
Burrows beneath decks, porches, sheds, or foundations
Tracks or disturbed soil along fences and buildings
Armadillos seen around the property at night
Repeated digging in the same areas
Armadillos are primarily active after dark, so property owners often discover the damage without seeing the animal responsible.
Professional Armadillo Removal
Successful armadillo control begins by identifying where the animal is traveling, feeding, and sheltering. We inspect the property for active burrows, travel routes, entry points, and recent digging.Depending on the property and the location of the activity, our removal plan may include:
Strategic trapping
Identification of active burrows
Monitoring of common travel routes
Removal of armadillos from problem areas
Recommendations for reducing future activity
Armadillos tend to follow edges, fences, buildings, and other natural barriers. Proper trap placement and an understanding of these travel patterns are critical to effective removal.
Armadillo Exclusion and Burrow Prevention
Removing the animal may solve the immediate problem, but exclusion provides better long-term protection when armadillos are burrowing beneath a structure.Wildlife Patrol can inspect and protect vulnerable areas such as:
Crawlspace foundations
Porches and decks
Sheds and outbuildings
Concrete slabs
Mobile homes
HVAC pads
Fences and gates
Openings beneath steps and additions
Depending on the structure, exclusion may involve installing heavy-duty wildlife barrier material along the affected area and extending it below ground to discourage future digging.Active burrows should not simply be sealed without first determining whether an animal is still inside. We evaluate the site before closing or reinforcing an opening.
Repairing Armadillo Damage
Once removal and exclusion are complete, abandoned burrows may need to be filled and stabilized. The exact repair depends on the burrow’s size, location, and proximity to the structure.Our work may include:
Closing abandoned burrow entrances
Installing buried wildlife barriers
Reinforcing vulnerable structural edges
Repairing access points beneath decks or sheds
Recommending soil or landscape restoration
Extensive erosion, settlement, or structural damage may require additional work from a landscaping, concrete, or foundation professional.
How to Help Prevent Armadillos
No property can be made completely unattractive to roaming wildlife, but several steps can reduce the likelihood of repeated armadillo activity:
Repair gaps beneath fences and gates
Block access beneath decks, sheds, and porches
Remove brush and heavy ground cover near structures
Avoid leaving pet food outdoors overnight
Address recurring lawn-insect problems when appropriate
Reinforce areas where armadillos have previously dug
Install buried exclusion barriers around vulnerable structures
Treating the lawn alone does not guarantee that armadillos will leave. Exclusion and targeted removal are often necessary when an animal has established a burrow.
Why Choose Wildlife Patrol?
Wildlife Patrol focuses on more than catching an animal. We look at how the armadillo is using the property and what can be done to reduce the chance of the problem returning.Our armadillo services are built around three goals:Secure. Identify burrows, travel routes, and vulnerable areas.Protect. Remove the animal and install appropriate exclusion where needed.Restore. Close abandoned burrows and help return the affected area to a safer condition.
Schedule Armadillo Removal
If an armadillo is damaging your lawn or burrowing beneath a structure, waiting may allow the damage to spread. Wildlife Patrol provides practical removal and exclusion solutions for homes, businesses, farms, and managed properties. Contact Wildlife Patrol today to schedule an armadillo inspection in North Georgia or Upstate South Carolina. Frequently Asked Questions
Why are armadillos digging holes in my lawn? Armadillos dig while searching for insects, grubs, worms, and other food in the soil. Their feeding holes are usually smaller than the burrows they use for shelter.
Will an armadillo leave on its own? A roaming armadillo may move through temporarily, but one that has established a productive feeding area or sheltering burrow may continue returning.
Can you keep armadillos from digging beneath my house?When there is a specific vulnerable opening or structural edge, a properly installed underground wildlife barrier can help prevent burrowing. The animal should be removed or confirmed absent before an active opening is permanently sealed. Should I fill an armadillo burrow immediately? Not until you know the burrow is inactive. Filling an occupied burrow could trap an animal beneath the structure or cause it to create another opening.
Do mothballs, repellents, or home remedies work? Repellents and home remedies are generally unreliable as permanent solutions. Physical exclusion and properly planned removal provide more dependable control.
Do armadillos carry diseases? Like other wild animals, armadillos should not be handled directly. Keep people and pets away and contact a wildlife professional for assistance.