Earthworms are commonly used as bait for armadillos.
Armadillos may seem like cute little creatures to some, but to others they are annoying pests. Catching an armadillo is one of the most humane ways to get rid of one. Armadillo bait can be used to help catch these animals and should mimic the animal’s natural diet of insects and larvae. Many people claim that earthworms, pinworms, and grubs make excellent baits for armadillos. However, others disagree and believe that the placement of the trap itself is more important.
Common in the south-central United States, armadillos are particularly abundant in Texas. Residents of this state have discovered that these creatures can quickly become a nuisance. Animals may decide to settle in houses or garages. During their stay, they will also dig holes in patios and gardens. Using an armadillo bait and a live trap is one way to get rid of armadillos.
The claws of an armadillo are very sharp. The animal uses them as tools to dig the ground in search of food. The natural diet of most types of armadillos consists of larvae, worms, and insects. Armadillo bait should be very similar to this diet.
Earthworms are one of the most common types of armadillo bait, as wild armadillos often feed on these invertebrates. These creatures are easy to collect. They can often be dug up or purchased at most bait stores.
Mealworms can also be used as bait for armadillos. They can also be collected or purchased from a bait shop. It is also possible to order a batch of tasty worms over the Internet.
One of the biggest problems with armadillo bait is that the bait creatures are difficult to enclose in a live trap. To prevent this, they can be placed inside a new nylon sock. Putting some soil in or on the sock can also make it easier to catch an armadillo. Since these animals are used to digging for food, they are more likely to look for armadillo bait that is buried.
Fly maggots can also be used as armadillo bait, but this is less common as it is more time consuming and generally more unpleasant. The food used to attract the worms can also cause other animals to come sniff. Rotten meat and overripe fruit can be placed in a trap for flies to lay their eggs. A few days later, the larvae will emerge.
Some people claim that armadillo bait doesn’t work at all. Instead, they believe that the best way to catch an armadillo is to set the trap in the right place. A large armadillo trap should be well placed on a path frequently traveled by the armadillo. Since the armadillo has poor eyesight, it will usually not be able to see the trap and will fall right into it.