If you are looking for information about any other insect or animal, go to our article archive section by following the link below where you will find in depth articles and information on just about any pest. This article will discuss nuisance armadillos and how to control them. Anyone who has them in their yard knows just how much destruction can occur if left unchecked. Armadillos will tear up turf, nest under slabs and eat just about anything around your home. To understand how to best deal with your armadillo problem, you need to know a little about their biology.
Armadillos belong to the same family of mammals as the sloth and anteaters.
The species most present in North America is the Nine-banded armadillo and can be found throughout the entire sothwest and southeast. In fact, this species of armadillo is migrating ever further from Texas - the original state it was first found. In some states, they have established themselves after being released intentionally. Armadillos love to nest in rock piles, around trees or shrubs and under slabs. Their burrows are usually 15 to 25 feet long and cause extreme damage to tree roots.