They may be cute, but they are also pests.
Armadillos have been known to carry rabies, tapeworms, salmonella and even leprosy, so repelling them should be of a concern. Being burrowing animals, they can also cause extensive property damage through their digging and hunting for food. Although the best reported method of repelling armadillos is to capture and remove them, this may not be a viable option. Don't fret, though, there are a few methods you can employ to deter them from hanging around your property.
Instructions
1. Plant garlic plants around the perimeter of your property, or just around problem areas and gardens. The smell has been known to deter armadillos from entering such areas.
2. Sprinkle some dried cayenne pepper around problem areas. The spicy smell of this powder can make your property inhospitable for armadillos.
3. Lay moth balls and ammonia powder around the perimeter of your property. There have been many reports of successfully deterring armadillos using these materials, as these substances annoy their refined sense of smell, and may convince them to find a less aggravating space to look for food and shelter.
4. Bury a perimeter of chain link fencing around your property. Although inconvenient and potentially unsightly, this is the only sure fire way to keep armadillos off of your property. You should bury the fence at least 18 inches deep to prevent them from simply digging under it. As they can not jump and are bad climbers, the fence does not need to be more than 2 feet high.
5. Employ traps to humanely capture and relocate problem armadillos. These can be acquired from your local Humane Society and they can also help with the relocation of any captured animals. Place traps near a burrow and bait using fresh cabbage.
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