Armadillos may be less inclined to dig in beds if they have to climb up to get into them, says Dykes. Get rid of brush piles, which may discourage them from hanging around to forage, says Pierce.

Armadillos are not just critters of the wild west; we have them here in Indiana. Here's what Hoosiers should know.

Armadillos do not like spicy scents. Try to add a little sprinkle of cayenne pepper around your yard to create your own “armadillo deterrent.” Set traps around your lawn.

Armadillos love to dig holes and can carry leprosy. How to get them to leave your South Carolina yard alone and forage for snacks elsewhere.

Armadillos love to dig holes and can carry leprosy. How to get them to leave your South Carolina yard alone and forage for snacks elsewhere.

Armadillos love to dig holes and can carry leprosy. How to get them to leave your South Carolina yard alone and forage for snacks elsewhere.

Typically, the presence of armadillos is noticed as a result of them rooting around the yard in search of grubs and other insects to eat, leaving many small shallow holes in their wake.

Armadillos do not like spicy scents. Try to add a little sprinkle of cayenne pepper around your yard to create your own “armadillo deterrent.” Set traps around your lawn.

An armadillo’s goal is not to disfigure your yard. Its objective is to locate worms and grubs or other underground insects. Unfortunately, bulbs and roots of shrubs may suffer collateral damage ...

Armadillos may be less inclined to dig in beds if they have to climb up to get into them, says Dykes. Get rid of brush piles, which may discourage them from hanging around to forage, says Pierce.