Deterring Armadillos with Cayenne Pepper: A Safe, Effective Method That Respects Their Beneficial Role

Method

Generous cayenne pepper in active holes. Irritates nose → they relocate. Reapply to new holes.

Determine birthing season. Do not evict when babies are too small for mother to move.

Armadillos eat many lawn pests. They are net beneficial despite digging.

Mothballs are toxic. In hot weather, they can kill vegetation. If used for tree borers, remove before heat arrives.

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