Howdy OB,

im looking for some help in regards to getting some dillos to stop tearing up my grass. Any helpful solution is appreciated

-Azul

Get rid of their reason for digging. Usually grubs.

Chute 'em

You'll get lots of answers:

Treat your yard for grubs to reduce the source of food

Trap (they typically don't come to bait btw)

Or eliminate.

Whether you are inside city limits or not, and how committed you are to late night yard checks will answer whether you want to pursue Option 3.

Inside, and I know they come at night. How do I get rid of grubs ?

son of a ......

dr_boogs said:

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You'll get lots of answers:

Treat your yard for grubs to reduce the source of food

Trap (they typically don't come to bait btw)

Or eliminate.

Whether you are inside city limits or not, and how committed you are to late night yard checks will answer whether you want to pursue Option 3.

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For option 2, you have to build a funnel to direct the dillos into the trap. I have used the staked nylon silt fencing to make the funnel. It worked but my biggest issue with this approach is the funnel is "in the way".

For option 3, .22 sub-sonic rounds work really well.

This is what I use: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2506135961

The 60 grain bullet packs a wallop! One shot, one kill.

Even if you get rid of grubs you may still have earthworms which are beneficial to your lawn and armadillos also eat. I've had best luck using a live trap and I simply put it along a fence and they walk right in. The fence acts as the funnel mechanism which others have mentioned. After you catch one I believe the scent attracts others and they seem to be easier to trap. I catch multiple every year. Usually within a day or two of the first sign they have been in the yard.

I've seen way more armadillos this year than any other years combined. Anybody else?

magnumtmp said:

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Obligatory:

They pay $2.50 down in Halletsville, $3, maybe more.

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Came here to say this.

The Armadillo trap.com
Get the pre-scented trap. It works. About $150 but worth it if you really have a problem. Having ridded myself of those 3:00 am digging bastages, I have loaned it to five friends with equal results.
And when you trap them, do us all a favor and kill them.

I anywhere near Houston, I can take care of the grubs.

http://www.makemygrassgreen.com

magnumtmp said:

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Obligatory:

They pay $2.50 down in Halletsville, $3, maybe more.

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You sir, won the interwebs today. Kudos.

To edit, azul, before the dillos and fox eat all the orange head/white body grub worms, dig them up, use them for catfish bait and invite your friends on the OB for the fish fry.

Shoot'em!! Might need a suppressor depending on where you live. Thermal scope will make it easier in the dark!