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Know the Risks
Green iguanas — originally from Central and South America — have established enormous breeding populations throughout South Florida. Females can lay up to 45 eggs in a single clutch, and with few natural predators in the region, the populations expand rapidly. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission classifies them as an invasive species, and on private property, owners have every right — and often a financial reason — to act.
Iguanas are persistent burrowers. Along canals, the Intracoastal, and any waterfront property, they dig into the soil behind and beneath seawalls — gradually destabilizing the structures from within. Left unchecked, this erosion can result in seawall failure or embankment collapse, a repair that often runs into five figures.
Green iguanas are voracious herbivores with a particular taste for the ornamental plants South Florida homeowners invest heavily in. Hibiscus, bougainvillea, orchids, roses, and vegetable gardens are all targets. A single large iguana can clear a flowerbed overnight, and a resident population will systematically work through mature plantings over weeks.
Iguana droppings carry Salmonella bacteria, and iguanas are indifferent to where they go. Pool decks, docks, sidewalks, outdoor furniture, and the pool water itself are all common targets. For households with young children or immunocompromised individuals, the contamination risk is real and not something to ignore.
Barrel tile — the most common roof style in South Florida — creates a gap that iguanas exploit readily. They burrow beneath tiles to nest and thermoregulate, dislodging tiles in the process and breaking the waterproof seal underneath. Homeowners often don't discover the damage until a leak appears or a tile falls and causes injury below.
Iguanas are capable swimmers and frequently enter residential pools, especially during warmer months. Beyond the health concerns from contamination, iguanas occasionally enter pools and cannot find a way out — drowning and leaving property owners to deal with the aftermath. Pool enclosures help, but are not a complete solution.
South Florida's native wildlife is already under pressure. Green iguanas compete directly with threatened gopher tortoises by occupying their burrows, and they consume native plant species that other local animals depend on. The ecological cost of an unchecked iguana population extends well beyond your property line.
What We Do
There's no one-size-fits-all answer to an iguana problem. The right approach depends on how many animals are present, what the property looks like, how close you are to water or green space, and how long the situation has been developing. We evaluate first — then we recommend.
Every engagement starts with a site visit. We walk the property, identify iguana activity, locate harborage areas and travel corridors, and assess the actual scale of the problem. The quote comes from what we find — not a formula.
Precision air rifle removal is the most effective method for rapid population reduction, particularly for animals that have become comfortable and are regularly visible on the property. We are licensed and fully insured to conduct this work in compliance with Florida law.
Where air rifle removal isn't practical — dense landscaping, adjacent structures, or limited sight lines — we deploy humane live traps. Traps are checked and cleared on a regular schedule throughout the engagement.
Clearing an existing population doesn't stop new animals from moving in, particularly for properties along canals, golf courses, or green space. Monthly or seasonal management visits keep the problem from returning. We'll recommend a schedule based on what makes sense for your property.
About Invasive Control
Invasive Control is based in Broward County and works exclusively in South Florida — the region where iguana populations are most concentrated and the property damage most severe. We work with homeowners, HOAs, property managers, and commercial property owners throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
Because no two properties are alike, we don't post rates. The scope of an iguana problem — the number of animals, how embedded they are, what the terrain looks like — varies too widely for a flat-rate model to make sense. We come out, we look at it, and we give you a written estimate based on what's actually there.
FWC Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator — License #LW500031. We operate within the legal framework established by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for nuisance wildlife management.
Fully insured. Liability coverage protects your property throughout every engagement. We carry appropriate coverage for all methods we employ.
Written estimates based on the actual property — not averages. We quote after we evaluate. No flat rates, no guesswork, no obligation attached to the initial visit.
South Florida specialists. We operate only in this region. We know the terrain, the canal systems, the species behavior, and the specific challenges that coastal and waterfront properties present.
Coverage
Invasive Control provides iguana removal and wildlife management services throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach — the three counties at the center of South Florida's iguana expansion, and the areas where property damage from iguanas is most widespread.
Not sure if you're within our service area? Call us at 954-330-9060 or use the form below and we'll confirm right away.
Get in Touch
The first step is straightforward — tell us about your situation and we'll schedule a site visit. We'll walk the property, assess what's happening, and put together a written estimate with our recommended approach. No obligation, no pressure, and no quotes given before we've actually seen the problem.
We'll be in touch to schedule a site visit and provide a written estimate — no obligation.