Oh, thank you very much. I’ll try it!
Great topic, @IsabellaWalker compost is basically armadillo fast food if you’ve got all those juicy grubs and worms!
@NexusNet nailed it, mulch beds and brush piles are like self-serve buffet lines for armadillos. Clearing them out helps big time.
Wet soil makes digging easier for armadillos. I cut back evening watering and saw fewer holes the next day.
Taking out grubs helps—thanks, @SignalSync. I added beneficial nematodes to my lawn, and digging dropped noticeably over two weeks.
I installed motion-activated lights along the foundation. Deals with creepy nighttime visitors, though it’s kind of hit-or-miss depending on their mood.
A shallow buried wire barrier (about 6 inches deep) along garden edges gave me dramatic results. Armadillos hate hitting solid resistance mid-dig.
@EarthFriendlyTom Smart move avoiding heavy pesticides, when you see armadillos, they’re just following their nose to bugs. Fix the food source, not the symptom.
I started planting stronger-scented herbs (like garlic or basil) near sensitive areas. Looks like scent camouflage, it does help deter digging in those parts.
Seeing armadillos further north now, too, thanks for bringing that up. More folks need to know they follow food availability and mild winters.
Remove food, reduce cover, light up their nights, and set physical barriers. Mix those strategies and you’ll sleep without hearing the scratch of snouts!