Waking up to small, cone-shaped holes all over the lawn? That is classic armadillo work, and it is one of the most common reasons people call us for armadillo removal in Poinciana, FL. The nine-banded armadillo digs for grubs and insects at night and builds burrows under slabs, sidewalks, pool decks and driveways. Left alone, those burrows can undermine concrete.
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Primitive Wildlife Solutions traps armadillos humanely, fills and blocks burrows and helps you keep new ones from moving in. We are licensed and insured. Call (904) 729-6285 for a free inspection.
Why Armadillos Love Poinciana Yards
This community was cut out of pine flatwoods, and there are still undeveloped lots between many homes. Those empty lots and the wooded edges along conservation land are armadillo country. At night the animals walk out into irrigated lawns, where the soft soil is full of grubs, earthworms and beetles.
A watered lawn next to a wild lot is an easy meal. Armadillos see poorly but have a strong sense of smell, and they will root up the same yard night after night until the food runs out or they are removed.
Damage Armadillos Cause
A burrow entrance is usually round to oval. If there is fresh, loose dirt in front of it, it is likely in use. Here is what we see most:
- Lawn and bed damage. Shallow, cone-shaped holes, overturned mulch and torn-up sod.
- Burrows under concrete. Tunnels under slabs, sidewalks, driveways and pool decks leave voids that crack the concrete.
- Holes near foundations. Dirt piles and open holes next to the house, AC pad or shed.
- Disturbed irrigation. Lines and heads get exposed or knocked out of place.
Armadillo Removal Poinciana FL: How We Handle It
Armadillos are not protected in Florida, but they still need to be handled humanely and legally. We locate active burrows and travel routes, then set traps with guide boards that steer the animal inside. Armadillos do not respond well to bait, so placement matters more than anything else.
Captured armadillos are dealt with under FWC rules within 24 hours. Once the burrow is empty, we fill it and install a buried barrier along slabs, sheds or pool decks so the next one cannot dig back in. That barrier work is part of our wildlife exclusion service.
When Armadillos Dig Under the House
A burrow under a slab or pool deck is more than a lawn problem. The tunnel can wash out during heavy summer rain, and the soil under the concrete settles. Watch for new cracks, a sunken corner of the patio or a hole that reopens after you fill it.
Do not try to flush an armadillo out with a hose or block the hole while it is inside. It may dig deeper or die in the burrow, and then you have an odor under your slab. Call us and we will confirm whether the burrow is active first.
Keeping Armadillos Away
Empty burrows do not stay empty. Snakes, rats and other animals move in, which is why snake removal in Poinciana calls often lead us to an old armadillo hole. A few changes help:
- Cut down grubs in the lawn with a treatment schedule that fits your yard.
- Water early in the morning instead of in the evening, so the soil is firmer when armadillos are out.
- Close gaps under sheds, decks and AC pads with buried wire.
- Clear brush piles near the edge of wooded or vacant lots.
Armadillo or Something Else?
Not every hole is an armadillo. Raccoons peel back sod in larger strips while hunting grubs. Snakes and rats use holes but rarely dig new ones in hard soil. An armadillo burrow is clean-edged with a fan of loose sand at the mouth, and the feeding holes nearby are narrow and pointed. Getting this right first keeps you from paying to solve the wrong problem.
Local Help From Kissimmee
We work throughout Osceola County and Polk County, including Solivita and the numbered villages along Cypress Parkway and Poinciana Parkway. Being close means we can check traps often and finish the barrier work quickly. For the other animals we remove locally, see our Poinciana wildlife removal page.
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- Wildlife exclusion and sealing
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Armadillo Removal Questions from Poinciana Homeowners
Are armadillos dangerous to people?
They are not aggressive, and they run from people. Like any wild animal, they can scratch or bite if grabbed, and their claws are built for digging. Do not try to catch one by hand. The bigger risk is to your property, especially concrete that sits over an active burrow.
Why is my lawn in Poinciana torn up every morning?
If the holes are small, cone-shaped and scattered, an armadillo is feeding on grubs and insects at night. Homes next to undeveloped lots and wooded edges see this the most. Raccoons dig too, but they tend to flip sod in larger patches. We can tell which animal it is during a free inspection.
Can an armadillo really damage my driveway?
Yes. A burrow under a driveway, sidewalk or slab removes soil that supports the concrete. Rain then washes more soil into the tunnel. Over time the concrete can crack or settle. Finding the burrow early, removing the armadillo and filling the hole keeps the damage and the repair bill small.
When are armadillos most active?
Mostly at night, from evening into the early morning. On cool days they sometimes forage in daylight. If you see fresh digging each morning but never see the animal, that fits the pattern. We set traps along the paths they use between the woods or vacant lots and your lawn, and we check them regularly.
Request a Free Inspection in Poinciana
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing and we will call you back to set up an inspection. For a snake in the house, a bat in a living space or any emergency, call (904) 729-6285 now — we answer 24 hours a day.