| Armadillo Facts
There are over 20 species of Armadillos. They are found mostly in the Central and South America. The nine-banded armadillo is is the only species found in North America. Since armadillos can't tolerate the cold weather or frost, they make their home in Texas and the gulf coast states. In the summer, they are nocturnal to protect themselves from the extreme heat. In the winter, they come out in the day to take advantage of the warmth of the sun. 
Known for their armored shell, the prolific diggers use their sharp claws for digging dens for food such as grubs. Armadillos will eat a variety of food such as beetles, wasps, caterpillars, berries, and some freshwater fish.
When threatened, an armadillo will jump straight up in the air or it may also fall on it's side and curl up in a ball.
Armadillos weigh anywhere from 8-17 pounds and will give birth to quadruplets in March to early April.
Typically armadillos will cause the homeowner problems by digging or burrowing in the lawn or garden. .gif) Havahart® offers a variety of armadillo traps to help you with your armadillo control needs.
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