Originally from South America, the nine-banded armadillo is a non-native species that can now be found all over Florida. Armadillos are often thought of as harmless, as they are known to roll into a ball when threatened, but these small, armored mammals can also be a dangerous nuisance to Tavares households.
If you’re looking to protect your Tavares property from armadillos, the experts at Critter Control® of Lake County provide safe and affordable wildlife removal services to make sure your problem is handled efficiently, safely, and permanently.
Risks of Armadillos to Humans
Though small and docile in most situations, armadillos will occasionally claw and bite what they believe is a serious threat. Those small injuries can spread harmful diseases like leprosy and rabies. While humans can easily avoid direct harm from armadillos, household pets like dogs, cats, and rabbits are more likely to catch a disease and spread it to the rest of the household.
These scaly critters not only transmit diseases, but also have the ability to burrow deep into to the ground with their sharp claws to find food and shelter. A single armadillo can dig up to ten burrows on your property, each of which reaching depths of seven feet and stretching as long as 20 feet.
Naturally, these holes and burrows can cause damage to your lawn or garden and threaten the integrity of pipes, concrete foundations, and the stability of structures on your property, including your home.
Our 4-Step CritterSafe® Method for Armadillo Removal
Because of the various risks involved with letting armadillos inhabit your property, it’s best to take some preventative measures to make sure that you and your household are safe. At Critter Control® of Lake County, our trained and licensed professionals use our eco-friendly CritterSafe® method to ensure that any invasive wild animals are removed quickly and efficiently. Our process includes:
- Inspection
- Removal
- Repair
- Exclusion
Through these steps, we guarantee a humane and effective removal that complies with Florida wildlife laws.
Your Local Tavares Wildlife Removal Experts
Spotting an armadillo on your Tavares property may not mean immediate danger, but their presence could lead to an increased risk of damage or exposure to illness. Rather than dealing with armadillos or any other wildlife problem on your own, let our experienced and licensed professionals help.
