Armadillo Removal & Wildlife Control in Central Texas
Professional Armadillo Removal in Austin & Central Texas
Fast, humane armadillo trapping and removal to protect your lawn, garden, and foundation from destructive burrowing. You wake up to find your lawn looks like it was tilled overnight. Small, shallow holes cover the yard, and fresh mounds of dirt sit against your porch or foundation. You have an armadillo problem. Armadillos are extremely common throughout Austin and Central Texas. They’re generally docile, but their nonstop search for grubs and insects can wreck landscaping in days, and their burrows can undermine slabs, walkways, and foundations if left alone. At Cen-Tex Wildlife Control, we specialize in humane armadillo trapping, removal, and prevention for homes and businesses across Central Texas. Ready to get your yard back? Contact us today to schedule an on-site inspection and receive a thorough estimate for your property.
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How Much Damage Can Armadillos Cause?
Armadillos have poor eyesight, but their sense of smell is exceptional and their powerful front claws are built for digging. Because they’re primarily nocturnal, the damage usually happens while you sleep.
- Lawn and Garden Destruction: A single armadillo can dig dozens of shallow holes, typically 3 to 5 inches wide, in one night while hunting for grubs, earthworms, and insects. The result is uprooted grass, torn-up flower beds, and a yard that can look ruined by morning.
- Foundation and Structural Damage: Armadillos dig deep, extensive burrows to create safe nesting areas, often under concrete slabs, driveways, porches, and A/C units. Over time, this erodes the soil beneath these structures and can lead to cracked or even collapsed concrete, which means costly repairs.
- Health Concerns: Although the risk is low, armadillos are the only other mammals besides humans known to carry leprosy (Hansen’s disease). It’s best to avoid handling them or their burrows directly and leave removal to a professional.
- Trip and Injury Hazards: The holes left across your yard are serious trip hazards for children, pets, and anyone walking your property.
The longer armadillos stay, the more extensive the damage becomes, so early removal is the best way to protect your property and your budget.
Why DIY Armadillo Control Usually Fails
Many homeowners try to handle an armadillo problem on their own, only to end up frustrated with a yard that’s still being torn up, and here’s why DIY usually fails: armadillos eat live insects and grubs they dig fresh from the soil, so they won’t touch food placed in a trap, which makes traditional baits like fruit, meat, and peanut butter essentially useless. Since they can’t be lured, they have to be caught using blind trapping or funneling techniques, which means placing traps precisely along their natural travel paths and using temporary barriers to guide them inside, something that takes real experience to get right. Store-bought repellents, mothballs, and ultrasonic devices won’t deter a hungry armadillo either and often just waste time while the damage continues. At Cen-Tex Wildlife Control, we know how armadillos move and where to set up for a fast, humane catch, so you can stop the digging and get your yard back sooner.
Our Proven Armadillo Removal Process
At Cen-Tex Wildlife Control, our state-certified technicians have the experience required to outsmart these unique animals.
1. Property Inspection & Burrow IdentificationWe start by inspecting your yard to identify the active burrows, assess the damage, and map out the armadillo's travel routes.
2. Strategic Humane TrappingWe use heavy-duty, humane live traps placed strategically along their pathways. Using specialized funneling techniques, we guide the armadillo safely into the trap without the need for ineffective baits.
3. Safe Removal & RelocationOnce captured, we safely remove the armadillo from your property in accordance with Texas state wildlife regulations.
4. Burrow Filling & Exclusion AdviceAfter we confirm the animal is gone, we can help fill in the dangerous burrows to prevent other wildlife (like skunks or snakes) from moving in. We will also provide expert advice on habitat modification—such as grub control for your lawn—to make your yard less attractive to future armadillos.
1. Property Inspection & Burrow IdentificationWe start by inspecting your yard to identify the active burrows, assess the damage, and map out the armadillo's travel routes.
2. Strategic Humane TrappingWe use heavy-duty, humane live traps placed strategically along their pathways. Using specialized funneling techniques, we guide the armadillo safely into the trap without the need for ineffective baits.
3. Safe Removal & RelocationOnce captured, we safely remove the armadillo from your property in accordance with Texas state wildlife regulations.
4. Burrow Filling & Exclusion AdviceAfter we confirm the animal is gone, we can help fill in the dangerous burrows to prevent other wildlife (like skunks or snakes) from moving in. We will also provide expert advice on habitat modification—such as grub control for your lawn—to make your yard less attractive to future armadillos.
Stop the Digging Before It Gets Worse
Don't let an armadillo destroy the lawn you've worked so hard to maintain or undermine your home's foundation. Our Austin-based wildlife experts are ready to help.
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