How to Get Rid of Iguanas in Florida (Iguana Removal Guide)
Green iguanas are invasive species in Florida — destructive, unsanitary, and hard to control. They burrow under sidewalks, seawalls, and foundations, eat landscaping and fruit trees, and spread salmonella through droppings.
If you’ve spotted iguanas in your yard, pool deck, or roof, you’re not alone. At IggyTrap®, we specialize in humane iguana removal and long-term prevention. This guide explains how to get rid of iguanas, protect your property, and keep them from coming back.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Iguanas
- Damage to landscaping, gardens, and fruit trees
- Burrowing that weakens seawalls, sidewalks, and foundations
- They will do serious damage to roofs and attics
- Droppings that spread bacteria and salmonella
- Overrunning pools, docks, marinas, and golf courses
How to Get Rid of Iguanas in Florida (Safely & Effectively)
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) regulations: Green iguanas are invasive and not protected. Captured iguanas must be humanely euthanized. Relocating them without a permit is not legal.
Iguana Removal Methods That Work
- Preventive Measures
- Seal Entry Points: Patch holes in fences, walls, and screen enclosures.
- Remove Food Sources: Clean up fallen fruit and avoid planting iguana favorites like hibiscus, papaya, and bougainvillea.
- Trim Trees and Shrubs: Limit their access to rooftops and pools.
- Use Tree Wraps: Our IggyWrap™ prevents iguanas from climbing trees and walls.
- Protect your Lanai: Use IggyStop™ to stop iguanas from climbing on you screens and the poop from dripping through
- Humane Trapping
- Use live traps baited with mango, banana, or leafy greens.
- Place traps in shaded, quiet areas where iguanas travel.
- Always handle with gloves — iguanas carry diseases and may thrash.
- Remember: by law in Florida, trapped iguanas must be euthanized humanely.
- Iguana Repellents
- Sprays: Natural oil-based sprays like IggyAway™ make treated areas offensive to iguanas but safe for pets, kids, and plants.
- Extended Release Scent Blocks: IggyAway™ Repellent blocks provide slow, steady scent protection without spraying.
- Apply repellents around seawalls, rooftops, garden beds, and pool decks.
- Habitat Modification
- Install Barriers: Fences and screened enclosures with no gaps.
- Remove Hiding Spots: Clear woodpiles, debris, and dense ground cover.
- Manage Water Features: Iguanas are drawn to ponds and fountains — restrict their access.
- Deterrent Methods
Some deterrents work better than others, but many homeowners use:
- Motion-activated sprinklers to startle iguanas
- Reflective objects (CDs, mirrors) to disrupt their sunbathing spots
- Predator scents (dogs, hawks) as a natural deterrent
Professional Iguana Removal in South Florida
When preventive methods aren’t enough, call the experts. IggyTrap® provides:
✔️ Humane iguana removal
✔️ Proprietary tools like IggyWrap™, IggyStop™, and IggyAway™
✔️ Custom prevention plans for homes, HOAs, marinas, and municipalities
✔️ Licensed, insured, and ★★★★★ rated across South Florida
We proudly serve Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, and more.
What NOT to Do:
- Don’t feed iguanas — it makes the problem worse
- Don’t use poisons — it’s illegal and dangerous to pets
- Don’t ignore iguanas of your roof!
- Don’t ignore burrow holes — they expand quickly
FAQ: Common Iguana Questions
They can — especially when applied consistently to hot spots like pool decks, seawalls, and gardens. IggyAway™ concentrate from IggyTrap® allows the customer to determine the strength of the repellent.
Yes, but it’s risky. Iguanas are fast and aggressive when cornered. Trapping is legal, but euthanasia must follow FWC guidelines.
Professional trapping + habitat modification is the most reliable method. That’s what we do at IggyTrap®.
Take Back Your Yard
Iguanas don’t belong in Florida — or on your property. Whether you’ve seen one or dozens, IggyTrap® has the tools, experience, and humane methods to solve the problem.
Call (888) 355-4449 (IGGY) now or Request a Free Consultation online.
Here's the Step-By-Step Iguana Removal Process
Humane Trapping Removal
If you already have an Iguana population around, it’s best to start with removing them. The safest and most humane way is by trapping and having them humanely euthanized. This way you are assured that you don’t end up with wounded Iguanas running off and dying in places where they can’t be retrieved. If you see them on your roof, you’ll want to have the roof inspected right away. It’s very likely they have found a way in and are living in the attic. The damage they cause is not covered by insurance. You never want to see Iguanas on you roof!
Remove Their Food Source
Removing any of the Iguana’s favorite foods, such as - avocados, mangos, berries, and flowers like geraniums, carnations, dandelions, hibiscus, nasturtiums, and roses. All are major attractions for Iguanas. Many homeowners resist this recommendation but it’s a must or just resolve yourself to having Iguanas. You’re basically feeding them, and it will only attract more.
Stop Roof Access
Trim all shrubs away from the house at lease 2 feet back from the house and 2 feet below from the eves of the roof. This will greatly reduce the Iguanas’ ability to access the roof.
The roof provides Iguanas 2 major benefits they NEED - Shelter and Warmth. If you have solar panels, they will live under them until they can find a way into the attic.
IggyWrap™ - Tree Wrap
Stop the Iguana’s access to safety by installing IggyWrap™ on your trees the Iguanas will not be able to climb the trees for find safety and security.
IggySkirt™ - Lanai Protector
Lanai skirting If you a Lanai covering your pool or porch, IggySkirt will stop the Iguanas for being able to climb the Lanai and ultimately gain access to the roof.
Iguana Burrows
Keep an eye out for Iguana burrows around your property. They should be immediately removed as soon as noticed. They will ultimately big dozens of babies
How to Deter Iguanas
The hardest part for property and homeowners is coming to terms with need to remove the food supply that the Iguanas depend on. When we say food supply, we mean a whole host different pants, vegetation, and trees. These include Bougainvillea. orchids and orchid trees, Impatiens, Roses, Nasturtium, Hibiscus, melons, and for sure all Mango trees!
This could mean having to redo all your landscaping. A tough choice but a necessary one if you truly want to deter Iguanas from your yard. We do offer other solutions to remediate the Iguanas in an effort to help you find a balance between removing everything.
Call us today for a free consultation.