Field notes on iguanas & South Florida wildlife
Practical, local guides from the crew that works Palm Beach County every day — seawalls, nesting season, HOA programs, pet safety, and what things actually cost.
Emergency iguana removal: when you need same-day help
Most iguana problems can wait for a scheduled walk. A few genuinely can't. Here's how to tell the difference and what to do until we arrive.
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CostWhat happens to iguanas after removal?
It's a fair question, and one people are often uneasy to ask. Here's the honest, complete answer about what happens once we've caught them.
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CostIs it legal to remove iguanas yourself in Florida?
The short answer is mostly yes — but 'legal to remove' and 'legal to do however you want' aren't the same thing. Here's the honest rundown.
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Cost7 myths about getting rid of iguanas
Mothballs, garlic spray, a cold winter, setting them free up the road — here are the seven things people believe that quietly waste their money.
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CostOne-time removal vs an ongoing program: which do you need?
Not every property needs a monthly plan, and not every property is fixed in one visit. Here's how to tell which one you actually are.
Read moreCostDo iguana removal companies offer guarantees?
'Guaranteed' is an easy word to print and a hard one to honor. Here's what a guarantee can and can't mean when your yard backs up to a canal.
Read moreCostHow fast can an iguana company come out?
Sometimes you can wait for a scheduled walk. Sometimes there's a five-foot iguana in your pool cage right now. Here's what response time really looks like.
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CostWhat's included in professional iguana removal
When you pay for a real removal, what are you actually paying for? Here's the whole job, start to finish, with nothing hidden.
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CommercialHow multi-property iguana programs save money
Running iguana control across several properties under one vendor isn't just tidier — it's cheaper. Here's where the savings actually come from.
Read moreCostCheap iguana removal: what you actually get
A $79 special sounds great until you understand what it leaves behind. Here's what the cheapest quote usually buys — and what it doesn't.
Read moreCommercialSeasonal community iguana programs explained
Iguana pressure isn't flat across the year. Here's how a smart community program shifts cadence with the seasons — heavy in spring, steady the rest of the year.
Read moreCommercialIguanas around clubhouses and amenities
The clubhouse, pool, and amenity deck are where residents actually see iguanas — and complain. Here's how to keep the community's showpiece areas clean.
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CommercialHow to choose an iguana vendor for a large community
Not every iguana operator can handle a 300-unit waterfront association. Here's what to look for — and what to walk away from — when the property is big.
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CostRed flags in wildlife removal companies
Most bad experiences share the same warning signs. Here's what to watch for before you hand over a deposit.
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CommercialReducing HOA liability from iguana damage
Iguana damage on common areas isn't just a repair bill — it can be a liability question. Here's how boards reduce exposure with documented, insured control.
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CommercialMarinas and docks: iguana and wildlife control
Marinas give iguanas everything they want — pilings to climb, seawalls to dig, and boats to foul. Here's how a marina program protects the docks and the vessels.
Read moreCostLicensed and insured: why it matters for wildlife work
It's not box-ticking. On a seawall or a two-story roofline, the difference between insured and not is who pays when something goes wrong.
Read moreCommercialIguana activity reporting and documentation for boards
A program you can't document is a program you can't defend. Here's what good reporting looks like and how boards use it at meetings, audits, and the reserve study.
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Cost10 questions to ask before hiring an iguana company
Five minutes of questions on the phone tells you more than any review. Here are the ten I'd ask if I were the one hiring.
Read moreCommercialWhat a COI is, and why your iguana vendor needs one
A certificate of insurance protects your association or property when a vendor works your grounds. Here's what a COI covers and why you should never skip it.
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CostHow to choose an iguana removal company in South Florida
There's no shortage of people who'll come catch a lizard. Here's how to tell the outfit that fixes your problem from the one that just charges you for a visit.
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CommercialHotels and resorts: keeping guest-facing grounds iguana-free
On a resort property, an iguana on the pool deck is a review problem. Here's how hospitality grounds programs keep the guest-facing areas clean without disrupting stays.
Read moreCommercialIguana programs for property managers with portfolios
Managing multiple communities or commercial sites? Here's how a single iguana vendor across the portfolio saves you time, standardizes reporting, and cuts cost.
Read moreWildlifeNuisance-wildlife laws in Florida: a plain-English guide
Non-native means one thing, protected native means another, and the difference decides what's legal in your yard. Here's the plain-English version — with the honest caveats.
Read moreWildlifeWildlife and your pool: toads, iguanas, and what keeps showing up
A South Florida pool is a magnet — cane toads at the edge, iguanas fouling the water, and more. Here's what you're dealing with and how to make the pool area less inviting.
Read moreCommercialGolf-course iguana control: greens, bunkers, and lakes
On a course, iguanas foul greens, undermine bunker faces, and burrow the lake banks. Here's what a course-wide program looks like and how it protects playability.
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WildlifeWhen to call a wildlife-removal professional (and when you don't need to)
Not every animal in the yard needs a phone call. Here's an honest line between what you can handle yourself and what's worth bringing in a pro for.
Read moreWildlifeIguanas vs. Florida's other invasive reptiles: how they compare
Green iguanas get the headlines, but they're one of several invasive reptiles reshaping South Florida. Here's how the iguana compares — and why it's the one most likely to be your problem.
Read moreCommercialProtecting community seawalls and reserves from iguanas
For a waterfront association, the seawall is a reserve asset and iguanas are quietly eating it. Here's the case for treating iguana control as capital protection.
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WildlifeDead animal removal: why it's worth calling a pro
A dead animal in a wall or under the deck is a smell, a health question, and a find-it problem all at once. Here's why it's usually worth not doing this one yourself.
Read moreCommercialHow to write an iguana-control RFP for your community
If your board is putting iguana control out to bid, here's what belongs in the RFP so you can compare vendors on the same terms — and avoid the low bid that costs more.
Read moreWildlifeRaccoon roundworm: the cleanup risk most people miss
The raccoon's gone, but the latrine it left in your attic is the part that can actually make you sick. Here's why raccoon droppings need real cleanup, not a shop vac.
Read moreCommercialThe HOA's iguana-management playbook, start to finish
A step-by-step playbook for boards and managers in Palm Beach County — from the first assessment to a program the treasurer can defend at the annual meeting.
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WildlifeWhat attracts nuisance wildlife to your yard (and how to stop it)
Raccoons, opossums, coyotes, toads, and iguanas all show up for the same three reasons. Take away food, water, and shelter and most of your wildlife problem walks off on its own.
Read moreLocalThe best time of year to remove iguanas in Palm Beach County
You can remove iguanas any month here, but timing changes the size of the job. Here's when to act for the most leverage — and why waiting costs more.
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WildlifeCoyotes in Palm Beach County: protecting your pets without the panic
Coyotes are in the county's greenbelts and canal edges, and the real risk is to small pets — not people. Here's the honest picture and what actually keeps cats and small dogs safe.
Read moreRemoval7 signs you have an iguana problem (not just a visitor)
One iguana sunning on the dock is nature. Here's how to tell when they've actually settled in — and it's time to call.
Read moreLocalIguanas in gated communities and country clubs: the shared-bank problem
Retention lakes, shared seawalls, and fairway edges are common-area assets iguanas quietly undermine. Here's how a real community program actually works.
Read moreWildlifeEgyptian geese in South Florida: aggressive, invasive, and multiplying
They nest on rooftops, dive-bomb anyone near the nest, and turn a pair into a flock in two seasons. Here's what makes Egyptian geese different from the protected natives — and why that matters.
Read moreWildlifeMuscovy ducks: why they're a problem and what's legal to do about it
A settled Muscovy flock fouls docks, turns aggressive at nesting, and rebuilds every spring. Here's why they're removable when native ducks aren't — and what that means for your HOA.
Read moreLocalWhat the West Palm Beach dam damage taught us about iguanas
Iguana burrowing into levees and canal-control structures made national news. Here's the local lesson for anyone with a seawall or a community lake bank.
Read moreWildlifeAre opossums dangerous? The honest answer
The animal under your deck is probably the least aggressive thing in the yard — and it's quietly eating your ticks and roaches. Here's the straight story on opossums.
Read moreLocalIguanas and hurricane-season prep: what storms do to your bank
Storm surge and heavy rain wash out canal banks, expose burrows, and scatter iguanas. Here's what waterfront owners should check before and after a storm.
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WildlifeRaccoons in the attic: signs, risks, and how removal actually works
Thumps overhead after dark usually mean a raccoon has moved into the attic. Here's how to read the signs, what the real risks are, and why sealing matters more than trapping.
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WildlifeHow to tell a cane toad from a harmless native toad
Not every toad in your yard is a threat to the dog. Here's how to tell the dangerous bufo from Florida's harmless native toads — before you panic or ignore the wrong one.
Read moreLocalIguana season in South Florida: a month-by-month guide
Iguanas are active year-round here, but the pressure shifts by month — nesting in spring, hatchlings in summer, cold-snap risk in winter. Here's the calendar.
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PreventionThe waterfront homeowner's iguana-prevention checklist
If your yard backs up to a canal, lake, or the Intracoastal, this is the short list that keeps iguanas from settling in.
Read moreWildlifeCane toads vs. your dog: the South Florida owner's safety guide
The bufo toad is the one backyard animal that turns into a minutes-count pet emergency. Here's the plan for keeping your dog out of the ER — and what to do if it's too late.
Read moreLocalWhy Palm Beach County has such an iguana problem
Warm winters, endless canals and lakes, and no natural predators — the county is almost purpose-built for green iguanas. Here's the honest why, and what it means for you.
Read moreLocalIguanas and the C-51 canal: the highway that feeds the county
The C-51 links the Everglades edge to the Lake Worth Lagoon, and iguanas use it as a corridor into Wellington, West Palm, and Lake Worth. Here's how that shapes control.
Read moreLocalIguanas on the Intracoastal: what waterfront owners are really up against
The Lake Worth Lagoon and the Intracoastal give iguanas a warm bench, easy digging, and instant escape. Here's the honest picture for waterfront owners in the county.
Read moreDamageIguana damage to golf courses and what it costs clubs
Bunkers, greens, cart paths, and lake banks — iguanas hit a golf course everywhere at once. Here's the damage clubs face and how the cost adds up.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in North Palm Beach: finger canals, docks, and the waterway
North Palm Beach is built around water — the lagoon, the North Palm Beach Waterway, and a grid of finger canals — so nearly every lot has an iguana route to it.
Read moreCostWhy waterfront homes pay more for iguana problems
It isn't a premium for the zip code — waterfront genuinely is the harder, slower iguana job. Here's why the water changes everything about the cost.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in Palm Beach Gardens: golf-community lake banks and the C-17
PGA National, Mirasol, and BallenIsles have dozens of retention lakes iguanas burrow into. Here's how we run community programs and waterfront work in the Gardens.
Read moreCostDIY vs professional iguana removal: a real cost comparison
The hardware-store approach looks cheaper on the receipt. Here's the honest all-in comparison, including the costs DIY quietly leaves on the table.
Read moreDamageWhat iguana damage really costs a Florida property owner
The droppings are the least of it. Here's where the real money goes — seawalls, decks, and landscaping — and why early control is the cheap option.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in Lake Worth Beach: our home turf, block by block
We're based here. Parrot Cove seawalls, Lake Osborne banks, the Lucerne Avenue cottages — a hometown read on where Lake Worth Beach iguanas live.
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DamageHow fast can iguanas damage a property?
Faster than most owners think in some places, slower in others. Here's a realistic timeline from first iguana to structural repair, and where the tipping points are.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in Wellington: burrows around horses, and the C-51 canal
In Wellington's equestrian world an iguana burrow under a paddock is a horse-injury risk. Here's how we work Palm Beach Point, Saddle Trail, and the community lakes.
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DamageHow to spot iguana burrows around your property
Burrows are where the expensive damage begins, and they're easy to miss until they're not. Here's exactly what to look for and where to look.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in Boynton Beach: marina docks, 55-plus lakes, and the E-4 canal
Leisureville and Hunters Run lake banks, the marina district seawalls, and subdivisions west of Congress on the E-4 — how Boynton's iguana pressure breaks down.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in Delray Beach: from the Tropic Isle canals to Lake Ida
Tropic Isle finger canals, Lake Ida banks, Pineapple Grove fruit trees, Del-Aire fairways — a local read on where Delray's iguanas settle in.
Read moreDamageIguana droppings, salmonella, and pool safety
The mess on the deck is a health issue, not just an eyesore. Here's what iguana droppings can carry and how to handle a fouled pool or lanai safely.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in Boca Raton: seawalls, canals, and country-club lakes
From the Spanish River canals to the Royal Palm seawalls and the retention lakes west of the Turnpike, here's where Boca's iguana pressure lives and how we clear it.
Read moreDamageHow iguanas erode canal and lake banks
Community lakes and canal banks slump one burrow at a time. Here's the erosion mechanism, why it's an HOA reserve issue, and what stops it.
Read moreLocalIguana removal in West Palm Beach: a neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide
El Cid mango trees, Flagler Drive seawalls, Clear Lake banks — where iguana pressure actually concentrates in West Palm Beach, and how we work each one.
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RemovalWhy DIY iguana removal almost always comes back
Repellents, one-off grabs, and filling a single burrow feel like progress. Here's why they don't hold — and what does.
Read moreDamageIguana burrow damage to foundations and driveways
Burrows don't stop at the seawall. Under a slab, patio, or driveway they create voids that lead to settling and cracks — here's how to catch it early.
Read moreCostAre iguanas covered by homeowners insurance?
The short version: usually not. Here's why gradual iguana damage falls through the cracks of most policies, and what that means for how you spend.
Read moreDamageIguana damage to pools and pool cages explained
Fouled water, torn screens, and a genuine health issue — here's how iguanas turn a pool and lanai into a recurring expense, and how to stop it.
Read morePreventionDo fake owls and predator decoys stop iguanas?
The plastic owl on the dock is South Florida's favorite iguana fix. Here's the honest truth about why it works for a week and then stops.
Read morePreventionRemoving food sources: the cheapest iguana prevention there is
The most cost-effective thing you can do about iguanas costs almost nothing — stop feeding them. Here's what's on the menu and how to take it off.
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DamageHow iguanas damage docks, boat lifts, and pilings
Your dock is a basking bench, a highway, and a bathroom to an iguana. Here's the damage that adds up — and why the pilings matter most.
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PreventionFencing and barriers for iguanas: what actually holds
Iguanas climb, dig, and squeeze — so most fences don't stop them. Here's what a barrier has to do to actually hold, and where fencing is worth it.
Read moreWildlifeCane toads and your dog: the South Florida danger every owner should know
A dog that mouths a cane toad can be poisoned in minutes. Here's how to spot them, what to do in an emergency, and how to keep them out of the yard.
Read moreDamageThe true cost of iguana seawall damage
Seawall repair is the biggest bill iguanas hand you, and it's the one insurance usually won't touch. Here's how a burrow becomes a five-figure problem.
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PreventionA seasonal iguana-prevention checklist, month by month
Iguana pressure in Palm Beach County follows the calendar. Here's what to do season by season so the work never quietly unravels on you.
Read moreCostIguana removal cost: one-time visits vs monthly programs
When a single from-$189 visit is all you need, when a from-$99/mo program pays for itself, and how to tell which side of the line your property falls on.
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PreventionHow to protect a pool cage from iguanas for good
Iguanas in the screen enclosure foul the water, tear the mesh, and won't leave on their own. Here's how they get in and how to keep them out.
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PreventionLandscaping changes that make a yard less iguana-friendly
Small changes to how a yard is planted and kept can quietly take it off an iguana's radar. Here are the ones that actually move the needle.
Read moreCostHow much does iguana removal cost in Florida? A 2026 price guide
Straight talk on what iguana removal actually runs in Palm Beach County — our pricing, what moves the number, and why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest job.
Read morePreventionWhy filling burrows alone never works
Packing dirt back into an iguana burrow feels like a fix. Here's why it's re-dug by morning — and what has to happen alongside it to hold.
Read morePreventionMotion-activated sprinklers vs iguanas: do they work?
Of all the gadgets sold to scare iguanas off, motion sprinklers are the one we've actually seen do something. Here's where they help and where they don't.
Read moreHOA & CommercialThe HOA board's guide to iguana control
For a board, iguanas are a liability, a reserve issue, and a resident-complaint magnet. Here's how to run a program that actually holds — and what to expect.
Read moreHow-toHow to deter iguanas from your garden
Iguanas will graze your hibiscus and orchids to stubs. Here's what actually protects a South Florida garden — and why the spray in the store won't.
Read moreHow-toWhat to do when you find baby iguanas or eggs
A handful of hatchlings or a clutch of eggs in your bank is next year's colony. Here's how to handle them — and what Florida law actually allows.
Read morePreventionDock and seawall guards that keep iguanas out
The waterline is where iguanas travel and where the expensive damage starts. Here's what actually guards a dock and a seawall — and what just looks busy.
Read moreHow-toHow to safely remove a dead iguana from your property
A dead iguana on the patio is a salmonella risk and, on a cold morning, might not be dead at all. Here's how to deal with it safely.
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How-toHow to protect new sod and landscaping from iguanas
Fresh sod and new plantings are an open invitation to iguanas. Here's how to protect the investment through the vulnerable first weeks.
Read morePreventionPlants that attract iguanas (and what to plant instead)
If iguanas keep grazing your yard to stubs, the landscaping is probably inviting them. Here's the buffet list — and the swaps that quiet it down.
Read moreHow-toHow to tell if iguanas are burrowing under your seawall
The most expensive iguana damage happens where you can't see it — behind and beneath the seawall. Here's how to spot burrowing before the cap cracks.
Read moreHow-toHow to iguana-proof your yard in a weekend
You can't make a South Florida yard iguana-proof by Sunday night, but you can knock out the highest-value prevention in two days. Here's the realistic weekend plan.
Read morePrevention9 iguana-resistant plants for South Florida landscaping
You can't landscape iguanas away entirely, but the right plant list makes a yard far less of a buffet. Here are nine that hold up in Palm Beach County.
Read moreHow-toHow to get rid of iguanas without harming your pets
Most DIY iguana 'solutions' are riskier to your dog than to the iguanas. Here's how to clear them while keeping cats and dogs safe.
Read morePreventionTree wraps 101: how they actually stop iguanas
A smooth band on a trunk is the highest-value prevention there is — when it's sized and set right. Here's how they work and how they get botched.
Read moreSeasonalSpring iguana nesting: why it's the season that decides your summer
One female can lay 20–70 eggs. Clear a property before the nests hatch and you save yourself the summer — here's how to use the spring window.
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How-toHow to stop iguanas from pooping on your pool deck
The droppings on your pool deck are a symptom, not the problem. Here's how to stop them at the source instead of pressure-washing on repeat.
Read morePreventionDo iguana repellents actually work? What the evidence says
Garlic sprays, mothballs, ultrasonic boxes — the shelves are full of them. Here's an honest read on which ones do anything and which just cost you money.
Read morePreventionThe complete iguana-prevention guide for South Florida homes
Everything that actually keeps iguanas off a Palm Beach County property, in the order that matters — and the popular fixes that quietly waste your money.
Read moreHow-toHow to keep iguanas off your dock
Your dock is a heated basking bench with a one-second escape to the water — iguana heaven. Here's how to make it far less inviting.
Read moreHow-toHow to safely catch an iguana (and when not to try)
A big iguana bites hard, whips its tail like a switch, and carries salmonella. Here's the safe way to catch one — and an honest take on when to leave it to us.
Read moreHow-toHow to fill an iguana burrow the right way
Shoveling dirt into the hole is why your burrows keep re-opening. Here's how to actually collapse and pack one so it stays closed.
Read moreHow-toHow to remove an iguana from a screen enclosure or lanai
An iguana trapped in your pool cage will tear the screen trying to get out. Here's how to herd it to the door instead of chasing it into the mesh.
Read moreHow-toHow to get an iguana off your roof safely
An iguana on the roof isn't just noise — it's droppings, chewed screening, and a climb route you need to close. Here's how to move it along without going up there yourself.
Read moreHow-toHow to get an iguana out of your pool (without getting hurt or wrecking the finish)
A drowning-panicked iguana in the deep end is a bad combination of claws, tail, and a delicate pool surface. Here's the calm way to get it out.
Read moreHow-toHow to get rid of iguanas in your yard: a complete 2026 guide
Everything I'd tell a neighbor over the fence about clearing iguanas from a Palm Beach County yard — what works, what wastes money, and the order to do it in.
Read morePreventionHow to protect your seawall from iguana damage
Iguana burrows are the quiet reason seawall caps crack and banks wash out. Here's how the damage happens and how to stop it before it's a repair bill.
Read moreSeasonalFalling iguanas: what South Florida's cold-snap season really means
Every few winters a cold front drops enough to send iguanas tumbling out of the trees. Here's what's happening, and why it isn't the fix it looks like.
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