Peak iguana activity grows with heat. Fast action prevents damage and higher costs.
Iguana Trapper
Iguana Facts: Why Removal Matters
Green iguanas are invasive in Florida. They dig, damage, and spread. A small problem can turn big in weeks. These facts explain why quick, humane removal protects your home, your seawall, and your community.
Up to 80+ burrowson some waterfront blocks if left unchecked
100s of eggsper female over a lifetime under warm conditions
Underminedseawalls, sidewalks, and foundations from tunneling
Salmonella riskfrom droppings on docks, patios, and pools
They undermine structures
- Burrows weaken seawalls, docks, canal banks, and pool decks.
- Voids form under pavers and footers. Cracks follow.
- Repairs cost far more than early control.
They multiply fast
- Warm weather boosts survival and growth.
- Small groups turn into colonies in one season.
- Each nest can add dozens of hatchlings.
They foul yards and water
- Droppings spread bacteria like Salmonella.
- Patios, docks, and pools collect waste and odor.
- Cleanup gets harder the longer you wait.
They chew and strip plants
- They eat ornamentals, fruit, and new growth.
- Landscapes and gardens take the hit first.
- Replanting costs add up fast.
They trigger nuisance outages
- They climb into warm equipment and substations.
- Recorded cases show repeat power disruptions.
- Removal near utilities reduces risk.
Legal and humane rules apply
- Green iguanas are invasive in Florida.
- No relocation or release. No poisons.
- We use humane, compliant methods that work.
Myth: “If I ignore them, they’ll move on.”
They won’t. A safe yard with food and sun is perfect habitat. Burrows only grow.
Fact: Early removal is cheaper
Stopping a small colony now costs less than fixing a failed seawall or a cracked deck later.
Myth: “Poison will fix it.”
No legal poisons exist for reptiles in Florida. It is not allowed and it is not safe.
Fact: Prevention keeps them out
Tree wraps, mesh L-barriers, and dock/seawall wraps block climbing and digging.
Our approach
- Inspect, map burrows, and set a plan.
- Humane trapping and removal.
- Prevention: wraps, mesh, and seawall/dock barriers.
What you can do today
- Do not feed iguanas. Remove easy food sources.
- Seal openings under slabs and decks.
- Call us before nesting season ramps up.