{"id":145422,"date":"2022-07-11T15:30:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:30:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:03","slug":"how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you get rid of armadillos?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#How_can_you_get_rid_of_armadillos\" title=\"How can you get rid of armadillos?\">How can you get rid of armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#How_do_you_kill_an_armadillo_with_vinegar\" title=\"How do you kill an armadillo with vinegar?\">How do you kill an armadillo with vinegar?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Should_you_kill_an_armadillo\" title=\"Should you kill an armadillo?\">Should you kill an armadillo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_smells_keep_armadillos_away\" title=\"What smells keep armadillos away?\">What smells keep armadillos away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_get_rid_of_armadillos\" title=\"What is the best way to get rid of armadillos?\">What is the best way to get rid of armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_is_a_good_armadillo_repellent\" title=\"What is a good armadillo repellent?\">What is a good armadillo repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_are_armadillo_scared_of\" title=\"What are armadillo scared of?\">What are armadillo scared of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Will_vinegar_get_rid_of_armadillos\" title=\"Will vinegar get rid of armadillos?\">Will vinegar get rid of armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#How_do_you_use_cayenne_pepper_to_get_rid_of_armadillos\" title=\"How do you use cayenne pepper to get rid of armadillos?\">How do you use cayenne pepper to get rid of armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#How_do_you_kill_a_armadillo\" title=\"How do you kill a armadillo?\">How do you kill a armadillo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Is_it_safe_to_shoot_about_armadillos\" title=\"Is it safe to shoot about armadillos?\">Is it safe to shoot about armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Are_armadillos_good_to_have_around\" title=\"Are armadillos good to have around?\">Are armadillos good to have around?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_to_do_if_you_see_an_armadillo\" title=\"What to do if you see an armadillo?\">What to do if you see an armadillo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_scent_repels_armadillos\" title=\"What scent repels armadillos?\">What scent repels armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#How_do_you_stop_armadillos\" title=\"How do you stop armadillos?\">How do you stop armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_is_the_best_armadillo_repellent\" title=\"What is the best armadillo repellent?\">What is the best armadillo repellent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Do_moth_balls_work_on_armadillos\" title=\"Do moth balls work on armadillos?\">Do moth balls work on armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_do_armadillos_do_when_scared\" title=\"What do armadillos do when scared?\">What do armadillos do when scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Do_armadillos_get_scared\" title=\"Do armadillos get scared?\">Do armadillos get scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_is_the_natural_enemy_of_armadillos\" title=\"What is the natural enemy of armadillos?\">What is the natural enemy of armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Does_cayenne_pepper_work_on_armadillos\" title=\"Does cayenne pepper work on armadillos?\">Does cayenne pepper work on armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#What_is_the_natural_predator_of_the_armadillo\" title=\"What is the natural predator of the armadillo?\">What is the natural predator of the armadillo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_armadillos\" title=\"How do I get rid of armadillos?\">How do I get rid of armadillos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Are_armadillos_shells_bulletproof\" title=\"Are armadillos shells bulletproof?\">Are armadillos shells bulletproof?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-get-rid-of-armadillos\/#Can_Bullets_ricochet_off_armadillo\" title=\"Can Bullets ricochet off armadillo?\">Can Bullets ricochet off armadillo?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_get_rid_of_armadillos\"><\/span>How can you get rid of armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Get Rid of Armadillos in Your Yard<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get rid of their food source.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate hiding places.<\/li>\n<li>In-ground fencing.<\/li>\n<li>Electric fencing.<\/li>\n<li>Live trapping.<\/li>\n<p>16-Jun-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_kill_an_armadillo_with_vinegar\"><\/span>How do you kill an armadillo with vinegar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place small bowls of vinegar in the area where they may intrude for better results. You can also sprinkle some ammonia around the perimeter of your house to deter armadillos from coming into your yard. The process should be repeated every couple of weeks, as the vinegar and ammonia smell can wear off over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_kill_an_armadillo\"><\/span>Should you kill an armadillo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But pleeeeease, dear readers, <b>do not trap, kill or relocate them! Armadillos are not going to hurt us, theyre just trying to get their groove on like every other living being on this planet. When a wild animal is relocated from their known habitat into a strange environment, its downright cruel.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smells_keep_armadillos_away\"><\/span>What smells keep armadillos away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Armadillos hate the smell of <b>ammonia, vinegar and mothballs [source: MSU]. Using any of these items regularly will ward off armadillos. Trapping For effective trapping, place more than one trap in various locations, especially near the armadillos burrows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_get_rid_of_armadillos\"><\/span>What is the best way to get rid of armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Armadillos hate the smell of <b>ammonia, vinegar and mothballs [source: MSU]. Using any of these items regularly will ward off armadillos. Trapping For effective trapping, place more than one trap in various locations, especially near the armadillos burrows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_armadillo_repellent\"><\/span>What is a good armadillo repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use an effective castor oil-based repellent to drive armadillos out and to prevent them from digging for food on your property. Castor oil is an all-natural oil that penetrates the ground, and repels armadillos in two ways: spoils the food sources (insects, grubs, etc.) underground, making them unpleasant to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_armadillo_scared_of\"><\/span>What are armadillo scared of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular homemade armadillo repellents involves <b>a mixture of cayenne pepper and water. The cayenne pepper is offensive to their senses, and the liquid will help the cayenne stick to the surface where youre applying it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_vinegar_get_rid_of_armadillos\"><\/span>Will vinegar get rid of armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make your yard stink! <b>Yes, strong scented, eye-stinging scents like those of vinegar, ammonia, or good old pine cleaner can stop armadillos in their tracks, driving them from their borrows and your yard.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_use_cayenne_pepper_to_get_rid_of_armadillos\"><\/span>How do you use cayenne pepper to get rid of armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use an effective castor oil-based repellent to drive armadillos out and to prevent them from digging for food on your property. Castor oil is an all-natural oil that penetrates the ground, and repels armadillos in two ways: spoils the food sources (insects, grubs, etc.) underground, making them unpleasant to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_kill_a_armadillo\"><\/span>How do you kill a armadillo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your best bet to kill an armadillo is by <b>shooting it with a gun, if it is legal to do so in your area. You can also set lethal body-grip traps, but these are hard to find, and even harder to set properly, and are dangerous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_shoot_about_armadillos\"><\/span>Is it safe to shoot about armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gun: <b>If you legally own a firearm and are permitted to shoot it on your property, you can use a gun to kill armadillos. The gun must be powerful enough to pierce the armadillos armor &#8211; which while not as tough as a turtles shell, does provide some degree of protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_armadillos_good_to_have_around\"><\/span>Are armadillos good to have around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>armadillos are beneficial because they eat insects and other invertebrates, they sometimes become a nuisance by digging in lawns, golf courses, vegetable gardens and flower beds. Some damage has been caused by their burrowing under foundations, driveways and other structures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_you_see_an_armadillo\"><\/span>What to do if you see an armadillo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can find an armadillo during daytime, removing it from an area is easy. <b>Chase it down, grab the long tail, and lift it off the ground. Armadillos are near-sighted, so it is often easy to get close enough to catch them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_scent_repels_armadillos\"><\/span>What scent repels armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best deterrent is to make your yard smell. Armadillos hate the smell of <b>ammonia, vinegar and mothballs [source: MSU]. Using any of these items regularly will ward off armadillos. Trapping For effective trapping, place more than one trap in various locations, especially near the armadillos burrows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_armadillos\"><\/span>How do you stop armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular homemade armadillo repellents involves <b>a mixture of cayenne pepper and water. The cayenne pepper is offensive to their senses, and the liquid will help the cayenne stick to the surface where youre applying it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_armadillo_repellent\"><\/span>What is the best armadillo repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular homemade armadillo repellents involves <b>a mixture of cayenne pepper and water. The cayenne pepper is offensive to their senses, and the liquid will help the cayenne stick to the surface where youre applying it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_moth_balls_work_on_armadillos\"><\/span>Do moth balls work on armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular homemade armadillo repellents involves <b>a mixture of cayenne pepper and water. The cayenne pepper is offensive to their senses, and the liquid will help the cayenne stick to the surface where youre applying it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_armadillos_do_when_scared\"><\/span>What do armadillos do when scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When startled, the nine-banded armadillo can <b>jump straight upward about three to four feet into the air. This reflex may help scare off predators in the wild. Unfortunately, many armadillos are killed when they jump into the underside of moving vehicles. Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_armadillos_get_scared\"><\/span>Do armadillos get scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When startled or scared, these armadillos can jump four to five feet high. Usually this surprises any creature trying to have it for lunch. Unfortunately, this doesnt work so well when startled by a moving car, which is why they are common road kill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_natural_enemy_of_armadillos\"><\/span>What is the natural enemy of armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Armadillos hate the smell of <b>ammonia, vinegar and mothballs [source: MSU]. Using any of these items regularly will ward off armadillos. Trapping For effective trapping, place more than one trap in various locations, especially near the armadillos burrows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cayenne_pepper_work_on_armadillos\"><\/span>Does cayenne pepper work on armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cayenne Pepper &#8211; <b>Dried cayenne pepper has been seen to be effective in repelling armadillos. Spray some pepper into the burrow and onto the land area where armadillos have been sighted. Then apply some water to make it sink into the soil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_natural_predator_of_the_armadillo\"><\/span>What is the natural predator of the armadillo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular homemade armadillo repellents involves <b>a mixture of cayenne pepper and water. The cayenne pepper is offensive to their senses, and the liquid will help the cayenne stick to the surface where youre applying it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_armadillos\"><\/span>How do I get rid of armadillos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Get Rid of Armadillos in Your Yard<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get rid of their food source.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate hiding places.<\/li>\n<li>In-ground fencing.<\/li>\n<li>Electric fencing.<\/li>\n<li>Live trapping.<\/li>\n<p>16-Jun-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_armadillos_shells_bulletproof\"><\/span>Are armadillos shells bulletproof?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place small bowls of vinegar in the area where they may intrude for better results. You can also sprinkle some ammonia around the perimeter of your house to deter armadillos from coming into your yard. The process should be repeated every couple of weeks, as the vinegar and ammonia smell can wear off over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bullets_ricochet_off_armadillo\"><\/span>Can Bullets ricochet off armadillo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A man in Texas was hit in the face with a bullet from his own gun. <b>The shot was initially aimed at an armadillo, before the bullet ricocheted off its hard shell and struck the shooter instead. That happened in 2015, but for some inexplicable reason, the story started making the rounds again Thursday.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can you get rid of armadillos?How do you kill an armadillo with vinegar?Should you kill an armadillo?What smells keep armadillos away?What is the best way to get rid of armadillos?What is a good armadillo repellent?What are armadillo scared of?Will vinegar get rid of armadillos?How do you use cayenne pepper to get&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145422"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145422\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}