Trapping Armadillos with a Drift Fence

Armadillos follow predictable paths from dens to feeding areas. Exploit this with a funnel trap.

Build a Drift Fence

1. Find the worn path from woods to damage.
2. Use 100 ft of 24-inch chicken wire and stakes to create a long funnel.
3. Wide end flanks the path; narrow end leads into your cage trap.
4. Armadillo follows path, enters funnel, walks into trap.

Baits are generally ineffective. Electric fences can also deter them.

Resources: Texas, Missouri, and Georgia armadillo control guides.

armadillo (photo courtesy of David Funderburk)

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