Trap an Armadillo?

Michael Close · Thursday at 11:48 AM

Has anyone been able to trap an armadillo? We have an excavation artist that I have not been able to get a shot at. It is destroying our yard.

green arrow · Friday at 6:39 PM

I haven't dealt with armadillos personally, but I've heard live traps baited with fruit or worms work well. Place them along their paths near the damage. You might also try calling a wildlife removal service if trapping doesn't work

Michael Close · Saturday at 11:34 AM

Thank you for the reply. I tried worms to no avail - he's a tricky SOB! I might set up a game camera to see what hours at night it's most active. We have been dry in Blanco county and every spot I try to water it attacks- likes the soft dirt to dig for grubs,etc.

Stewie · 2025-10-07T19:07:34-0400

Yep, I’ve trapped a few, you can use a medium live cage trap placed near the burrow entrance, bait with wet cat food or earthworms, and check it often

Landon · 2025-10-07T19:09:54-0400

Don't forget to wear thick gloves and avoid handling them directly since armadillos can carry leprosy

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