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To prevent the destruction that armadillos can cause, choose a deterrent method that best meets your needs, budget and time constraints. No one wants to have their yard or garden dug up and destroyed by armadillos. Armadillos’ ability to dig holes and cause extensive damage to a yard or garden makes removing or repelling them a necessary, though often difficult, task. Worse yet, one armadillo may keep as many as 12 burrows within its territory. Armadillo foraging can cause damage to plant roots in gardens and landscaping.Īdditionally, other nuisance animals such as skunks, rats, and snakes may occupy the burrows they leave behind. This animal is known for its extensive digging, and territorial marking via urine, feces and other scent gland excretions. If you would like to learn more about Nine-Banded Armadillos, please visit If you have a specific concern related to wildlife (deer, feral hogs, coyotes, or migratory birds), please report the issue by calling the Public Works Office (91) or via SeeClickFix on TLA’s website ( You also can use your TLA app to submit a SeeClickFix request.In North America, there is only one native species of armadillo – the nine-banded, long-nosed armadillo.

The repellants should be used in any den holes or areas where the animal was spotted.

If you have a reoccurring armadillo concern, there are repellants such as Armadillo Scram or Yard Guard that will help in removing the scent and deterring future armadillos.

This scent also may attract other armadillos to the same area/den. If they establish a den hole or use your yard for any period of time, they will leave a scent in the soil that will last for a prolonged amount of time.

Spraying a mixture of insecticides onto your grass also will create a barrier that will help prevent these types of insects from attracting the presence of armadillos. Keeping this food source out of your grass and landscaping (including mulch and pine straw areas) is the most beneficial way to rid yourself of these pests.

Armadillos are nocturnal and eat worms, grubs, and insects.

If you are not ready to call in the professionals, below are some useful tips and educational information to help reduce the frequency of armadillos on and around your property. Please also note that both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and The Landings Association are prohibited from trapping on private property.

Please keep in mind that this is only a partial list of companies that provide this service in Savannah. If you have an issue with armadillos or other such animals (e.g., squirrels or raccoons), following is a list of local companies that can assist you with your trapping needs. Their burrowing activity can uproot flowers or other plants and can cause damage to driveways or paths. Armadillos can cause damage to lawns, golf courses, and flower beds. Historically, they have been found south of the Rio Grande, to as far north as the Midwest. However, lately, they have been expanding their range northward. Nine-Banded Armadillos are the only armadillo species found in the United States.