Digging Holes in Your Yard? It Might Be an Armadillo.
Armadillos are shy, nocturnal diggers—but their impact on your property can be anything but subtle. Known for tearing up lawns, displacing soil, and creating deep burrows, armadillos are a major nuisance for homeowners, farms, and businesses throughout Florida.
Wildlife Works provides safe armadillo removal and burrow prevention across Central Florida, with techniques tailored to both residential and commercial landscapes.
Why Armadillos Are a Problem
We often get calls about:
Large burrows near foundations or driveways
Damage to lawns and flower beds overnight
Soil displacement around fencing, AC units, or pool decks
Paw prints or shallow cone-shaped holes across turf
Potential risk to livestock or pets from tripping hazards
Structural instability near porches or sidewalks
Armadillos also carry a small—but real—risk of disease transmission, including leprosy in rare cases. It’s critical to avoid direct contact.
Our Armadillo Removal Services Include:
Inspection of property for burrow locations and damage
Live trapping with non-lethal methods
Burrow collapse and soil stabilization (as permitted)
Barrier installation to block return access under decks, sheds, or porches
Property recommendations for deterrence, lighting, and yard treatment
Ongoing trapping programs for rural or high-risk properties
We work carefully to avoid disturbing other wildlife and prevent recurrence through exclusion and habitat modification.
Signs of Armadillo Activity
Circular or cone-shaped holes dug in mulch or sod
Loose soil around the base of sheds, porches, or fences
Cracks in slabs or walkways near active burrows
Overnight digging damage
Audible rustling or digging at night
Droppings or track marks near disturbed areas
Why Wildlife Works?
Experienced in rural and residential armadillo control
No poisons or fumigation—ever
Licensed and insured for animal handling and burrow repair
Trusted in Ocala, Belleview, Marion, Sumter, Citrus, and Lake Counties
Attentive service with honest assessments—no upsells or fear tactics
If you’ve spotted burrows or mysterious holes in your yard, let Wildlife Works take care of it quickly and legally. We offer trapping and landscape protection services across Central Florida.