Common Problems Caused by Iguanas

Damage to Landscaping

This tree is just one example of an iguana’s potential to decimate crops and landscaping!

Iguanas are herbivores so they love flowering plants such as Hibiscus, Bougainvillea and your favorite garden fruits and vegetables. Along with removals we also incorporate prevention to maximize the chance of long term results. We can install clear “tree wraps” to prevent iguanas from getting up your trees, as well as fencing around/over your garden to keep these guys out.

Digging and Tunneling

Notice the distinct “D shaped” hole opening and tail markings?

Iguanas are laying their eggs!

These “D” shaped holes and tunnels can be up to 80+ feet long under and around your property. This in turn can accelerate the erosion process of seawalls, pool decks, sheds, etc — possibly ruining your home’s foundation!

Roof Damage

Iguana’s love barrel tile roofs. Not only is it a perfect place to bask in the sun and warm up, barrel tile roofs can also act as a shelter for iguanas, allowing them a place to seek refuge from the elements. This can be a BIG problem if left untreated. Iguanas have very sharp claws and strong legs which can loosen tiles and even tear up the waterproof layer underneath them, in turn leading to leaks. 

Health Risk

Iguana feces are known to carry salmonella and other diseases. Having iguanas in and around your pool increases your chances of contracting salmonella.

Unfriendly Surprise — Iguanas in Toilets!

Iguanas have been known to crawl into the vent pipe on your roof and end up in your toilet. If you didn’t have to go ''Number 2'' before, you definitely will after that surprise. After we remove the iguana, prevention screening should be installed on the vent pipes to keep this from happening again.