A hazard the rest of the county doesn't have
Wellington adds a hazard the rest of the county doesn't have. In the equestrian neighborhoods — Palm Beach Point, Saddle Trail Park, Grand Prix Village — iguana burrows run along paddock berms and canal banks, and a horse that steps in one can be seriously hurt. That's why we treat burrow collapse here as the priority it is, not an afterthought.
The canal network throughout Wellington, anchored by the C-51 Canal, gives iguanas a route into almost every backyard in 33414 and 33449. The family communities like Olympia and Versailles see the more typical retention-lake and lawn pressure, but even there the water is the way in.
Quiet, careful work during season
During the winter equestrian season the estates want the work done quietly and safely around horses, staff, grooms, and events, and we schedule around that. We remove the iguanas, then collapse and pack the burrows properly so the ground under paddocks and arenas is sound again.
- Burrow collapse under paddock berms and arena footing
- Canal-bank prevention along the C-51 and feeder canals
- Scheduled, low-profile visits around horses and events
- Retention-lake work in Olympia, Versailles, and Lake Wellington communities
Off the equestrian side
Away from the barns it's standard community and single-family work near Lake Wellington and the Wellington Environmental Preserve — mapping the bank, clearing what's there, and watching the runs. Our Wellington service area page at /service-areas/wellington has the full breakdown of neighborhoods and waterways.
Common questions
Iguana burrows are a danger around my horses. Can you help?
Yes, and we treat it as a priority. Collapsed burrows under paddocks and arena edges are a real injury risk. We remove the iguanas and collapse and pack the burrows properly.
Do you work around the equestrian properties during season?
We do — quietly and on a schedule that works around horses, staff, and events. We've worked the Palm Beach Point and Saddle Trail areas.
Do the canals make it worse in Wellington?
They're the main highway. Iguanas travel the C-51 and community canals and burrow into the banks, so prevention along the canal edge is a big part of keeping them out.
