Wildlife neighbors · SWFL Pest Identifier
Nine-banded Armadillo
Keep an eye on it Fine in small numbers — repeated sightings mean a source.
How to identify it
- Shallow cone-shaped holes dug overnight
- Armored, cat-sized, terrible eyesight
- Digs where soil is soft and grubs are plentiful
Size
Large (1 inch +)
Where you'll see it
Lawn / garden
Looks like
Lawn damage
Did you know
When startled it jumps straight up — and it’s digging your lawn because grubs are there. Fix the grubs, lose the digger.
What it means for you
We treat the grubs (the food source); the armadillo moves to better hunting on its own.
Not sure this is your bug?
Text a photo and a licensed local tech will identify it for free — or run it through the interactive identifier.
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Dealing With This One?
Get a real price online in about 60 seconds — or text us a photo first and we'll tell you honestly whether it even needs treatment.