Wildlife of Tennessee · Yard and Garden Animals
Nine-banded Armadillo in Tennessee
Digging damages lawns and foundations, and they can carry leprosy bacteria. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Nine-banded Armadillo
Digging and nibbling animals do most of their damage outside, in lawns, gardens and under slabs. Their burrows can undermine decks, steps and foundations.
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Risk: Digging damages lawns and foundations, and they can carry leprosy bacteria.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a nine-banded armadillo.
- Cone-shaped holes 3 to 5 inches wide in the lawn
- Torn up mulch and flower beds at night
- Burrows under porches, patios and slabs
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Nine-banded Armadillo
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work.
Prevention
Keep Them Away
Simple steps that help for this kind of animal.
- Reduce grubs and food in the lawn
- Fence gardens with a buried or bent-out base
- Close burrows only after you confirm they are empty
- Remove brush piles and debris
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Read the guideHow do I know if I have a nine-banded armadillo?
Common signs: cone-shaped holes 3 to 5 inches wide in the lawn; torn up mulch and flower beds at night; burrows under porches, patios and slabs.
Is a nine-banded armadillo dangerous?
Digging damages lawns and foundations, and they can carry leprosy bacteria. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a nine-banded armadillo?
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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Music City Wildlife removes and prevents wildlife problems in homes and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, from squirrels in the attic to bats in the walls, with humane methods, careful sealing and cleanup.
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