How do I trap an Armadillo?

• Jan 9, 2012

• #1

Jason Rutledge

Member

I need to find out if there is any way to trap an Armadillo intentionally. I know some of you have got some advice to share. I would appreciate all I can get.

 

• Jan 9, 2012

• #2

B

blacktipswamp

New Member

blacktipswamp

I had a problem several years ago with this pest.i tried different ways with no sucess. Finally, i found a trail they used in the woods just outside my yard. I placed a small varmit trap in the trail. No bait necessary.over a two year period i caught about 10 to 15 in the same spot. No more problembs.

 

• Jan 9, 2012

• #3

dawg2

AWOL ADMINISTRATOR

Find a trail or area they like and use boards (2" x 6") to make a funnel to a trap.

 

• Jan 9, 2012

• #4

Barehunter

Gone But Not Forgotten

I like to use a double door cage trap and funnel both ends with 2 X 6 as dawg2 suggested. No use to use bait. One of the best traps is made by Kirk Dekalb at Advancetrap.com

 

• Jan 10, 2012

• #5

Jason Rutledge

Member

Thanks for the info. I was supposed to begin trapping for a someone this weekend but thay canceled on me for fear that trapping there dominate predators will increase his armadillo problem.

 

• Jan 10, 2012

• #6

childers

Senior Member

dawg2 said:

Find a trail or area they like and use boards (2" x 6") to make a funnel to a trap.

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Exactly!

 

• Jan 10, 2012

• #7

childers

Senior Member

Jason Rutledge said:

Thanks for the info. I was supposed to begin trapping for a someone this weekend but thay canceled on me for fear that trapping there dominate predators will increase his armadillo problem.

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Something eats armadillos besides vultures?

 

• Jan 10, 2012

• #8

Keebs

Miss Moderator Ma Hen

Staff member

childers said:

Something eats armadillos besides vultures?

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that's what I was wondering too!

 

• Jan 10, 2012

• #9

Keebs

Miss Moderator Ma Hen

Staff member

Well I'll be........... google IS your friend...........



The armadillo has a number of predators. These include coyotes, wolves, foxes, bears, raccoons, domestic dogs and panthers. They are also trapped for food by humans.

 

• Jan 10, 2012

• #10

Jason Rutledge

Member

The UGA website has a very informative article on trapping armadillo.I picked up a little info there. Thanks for all the input.

 

• Jan 11, 2012

• #11

hoghunter242012

Member

bobcat and coyote eat armodillo when they can get to the soft underside

 

• Jan 19, 2012

• #12

Buck Dropper

Senior Member

I had a problem several years ago with this pest.i tried different ways with no sucess. Finally, i found a trail they used in the woods just outside my yard. I placed a small varmit trap in the trail. No bait necessary.over a two year period i caught about 10 to 15 in the same spot. No more problems.

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