If you review our ARMADILLO CONTROL ARTILCLE, you'll find we discuss various ULTRA SOUND DEVICES that can be used to emit a sound which will repel targeted animals in the direction you point the speaker. If you place one or two of these out close to the woods where they come into your yard, there is a good chance you'll be able to keep them away. The YARD GARD will only sound when it's motion detector is activated so if you point it where the armadillo's are active, you should be able to go out and enjoy the yard withoug having it go off just because you're around. It's definitely the one for this job. Furthermore, the sound does not hurt anyone or any animal; it's a just a sound which certain animals find offensive and will stay away from where they hear it.

Additionally, dogs which reside on the property will learn to stay out of it's range too. And even if they did activate it a time or two, it won't hurt them so it will be fine for use around your pet and they'll quickly learn where to avoid it. Alternatively, none of our other repellents would be appropriate for this area so I'm afraid you're only other option would be to LIVE TRAP them and then relocate them elsewhere. This would require more work in the long run but is an option.

Here are direct links to the products and information cited above:

Armadillo Control:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page438.html

Ultra Sound Devices:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page853.html

Yard Gard:  http://www.accountwizard.com/clients/shop.asp?web=bugspray&outsidelink=item&value=747788

Live Traps:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page448.html

In fact the product Whole Control can be used for Moles, Voles, Pocket Gophers, Armadillos and other ground digging herbivores. It takes 2-3 weeks to reach full effectiveness and can last several months when applied as directed. For more specific details, review the Whole Control Label.