When this Texas couple needed an armadillo repellent, they only had to look as far as their spice rack. Originally published as "Cayenne Pepper Halts Armadillo Raids" in the June/July 2010 issue ...

He also recommends using a castor oil solution in your yard to help repel the pests. Until it's caught, the Pampells are making the best out of the situation and have named their armadillo.

It certainly won’t be the last armadillo sighting for Reese in the Summerville neighborhood. Armadillos have invaded the Lowcountry, especially in rural parts of Dorchester and Berkeley counties.