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Expert armadillo trapping and yard damage prevention from NWCOA-certified wildlife professionals. Protect your lawn, landscaping, and foundation.
The nine-banded armadillo has become one of the most common nuisance wildlife species in Northeast Florida. Originally native to Central and South America, armadillos are now firmly established throughout the Jacksonville area — from urban neighborhoods to suburban developments in St. Johns County.
Armadillos are insectivores. They dig — constantly — to find grubs, earthworms, beetles, and other soil-dwelling insects. A single armadillo can dig dozens of holes per night across your lawn. They also excavate deep burrows (up to 15 feet long) for shelter, often under foundations, driveways, sidewalks, AC units, and pool decks.
Armadillos are most active at night and early morning, which is why many homeowners wake up to fresh damage without ever seeing the animal. They have poor eyesight but an exceptional sense of smell — they can detect insects buried 6 inches underground. Activity peaks during warm, wet months, but Florida’s mild winters keep armadillos active year-round.
The most visible damage. Armadillos can destroy a well-maintained lawn in a matter of nights — sod, flower beds, and vegetable gardens are all fair game.
Burrows excavated near or under foundations can compromise structural integrity, leading to cracks, settling, and costly repairs.
Holes and burrows create fall risks for family members, guests, and pets — especially in low light.
Burrowing can damage underground utilities, irrigation systems, pool equipment lines, and drainage pipes.
Nine-banded armadillos are the only animal besides humans known to carry the bacterium that causes leprosy. Transmission is extremely rare, but the CDC recommends avoiding direct contact.
Yard management steps that help deter armadillos:
Precise, humane trapping backed by prevention guidance:
We assess armadillo activity patterns, identify active burrows, map foraging routes, and evaluate damage to your lawn, foundation, and landscaping.
Professional live traps placed at precise locations based on the armadillo's travel patterns — trap positioning is the single most important factor in successful capture.
We check traps regularly to ensure humane treatment and prompt removal of captured animals.
Once the armadillo is removed, we assess and fill burrows to prevent structural damage and eliminate shelter sites that could attract new armadillos.
Specific guidance on grub treatment, habitat modification, and optional follow-up services to prevent reinfestation.
Certified by the National Wildlife Control Operators Association — the industry's gold standard.
Fully licensed by the State of Florida with comprehensive liability insurance.
Precise trap placement and daily monitoring — ethical treatment at every step.
Burrow assessment and filling to stop structural damage before it spreads.
Grub treatment and habitat recommendations that keep armadillos from coming back.
A Jacksonville-based company that knows Northeast Florida's wildlife patterns.
Our lawn looked like a minefield every morning. They trapped the armadillo within a week, filled the burrow next to the AC pad, and gave us a grub treatment plan. No new holes since.
Stop the damage before it reaches your foundation. Call (904) 375-7736 or schedule your free inspection.
Coastal Wildlife & Pest Control Services provides professional armadillo removal throughout Northeast Florida.
Stop armadillo damage before it reaches your foundation. Call us or schedule your free inspection online. Financing available through Wisetack.
