This native of southwestern North America is not a Florida native.
As early as the 1920s they were introduced to Florida
Animals from these various introductions, and those naturally expanding from western populations, merged in the Panhandle in the late 1970s or early 1980s, and they now occur throughout the state.
Armadillos can be a nuisance to homeowners when they dig up lawns looking for food. They also carry diseases such as St. Louis encephalitis, leptospires, arboviruses, and leprosy.
In most cases these animals will hang out for a couple of weeks and just move on.
However in some cases they set up camp.
Trapping is an option, however should not be your first choice. A little predator urine in the right locations and a few changes you can make to your property will chase off most Armadillo's and/or deter them from coming into your yard.
Armadillo's are very active in Polk county right now. It's been raining bringing their food source closer to the surface of the ground and the soil is moist and soft making it easier for them to get food. It is the time of year when Armadillo's are giving birth. This means you will see them out in the morning and evening while it is still daylight.
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