We have used a coyote urine scent successfully, A 22 also works very well.

So you don't worry too much, most recent article I could find on armadillos and leprosy and Florida:

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/florida-leprosy-tally-reaches-12-first-half-2017/

"Florida health officials report 27 and 18 confirmed leprosy cases in 2015 and 2016, respectively."

"To date in 2017, the number of confirmed cases have reached 12, according to Florida Department of Health data."

"Approximately 95 percent of people are resistant to infection"

With my luck, one of those twelve would wander into my yard, and I'd be part of the 5% that isn't resistant.

I could not imagine trying to pick up one. They jump when touched with a broom stick. I am sure they'd break your nose as you leaned over and tried to pick one up. They don't herd well either. The last one kept running right into my flashlight when i would put it in its path to make it run to the open gate.

Need an armadillo door!

Pea, remember also that they have very sharp claws for digging. I wouldn't pick one up if I was paid to!

They don't like moth balls. I had one living in the pipe under the driveway and though a few in there to see if it would help and he moved out right away