Iguana Removal & Control in Southwest Florida

What the Problem Looks Like

Green iguanas are an invasive species in Florida, and they cause real, expensive damage. By the time most homeowners call us, the signs are already hard to miss.

• Burrows under foundations, seawalls, sidewalks, and canal bunkers that cause erosion, cracking, and structural failure
• Stripped landscaping. Iguanas eat hibiscus, orchids, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental foliage, sometimes clearing a garden in days
• Droppings in pools, on docks, patios, and around entryways. Iguana feces carry salmonella and create a genuine health hazard
• Mating season aggression (April through October) when territorial males charge, bite, or scratch pets and people

The Humane Method

Green iguanas are not protected in Florida and can be removed humanely following FWC regulations. Rocky's uses a mix of methods chosen for the situation, the property, and the time of year.

Capture Techniques

• Hand capture for basking iguanas caught sunning on seawalls, docks, and rooftops
• Noosing for animals in trees and along canals where quick, controlled removal matters
• Trapping in areas with steady iguana traffic, using FWC-compliant traps checked on a regular schedule
• Air rifle dispatch within FWC and local rules, used selectively and only where safe and legal

Suppression & Monitoring Programs

• Weekly suppression and monitoring programs that keep iguana numbers trending down, not just a one-time removal
• Burrow checks on seawalls and canal bunkers to find and collapse active burrows before they cause structural damage
• Nesting season sweeps (April through October) timed to remove breeding females before eggs hatch
• Monthly reporting with hot spot mapping so you (or your HOA board) can see exactly where activity is concentrated
• Carcass disposal handled properly and in compliance with state and local rules

What's Included

• On-site assessment of iguana activity, burrows, and damage
• Humane capture and removal using FWC-compliant methods
• Burrow identification and treatment on seawalls, foundations, and bunkers
• Weekly, biweekly, or monthly suppression visits based on your needs
• Monthly reports with hot spot mapping for ongoing programs
• Nesting season sweeps to break the reproductive cycle
• Proper carcass disposal
• Recommendations for landscape and habitat changes that discourage iguanas from returning

Why Rocky's Instead of DIY or General Pest Control

General pest control companies handle ants, roaches, and termites. Most do not handle wildlife, and the few that do rarely specialize in iguanas. The result is often a missed burrow, an animal that returns, or a method that is not legal in your municipality.

Rocky's is an FWC registered specialist focused entirely on invasive iguanas and cane toads. We know where they burrow, when they breed, and which capture method works in each Southwest Florida setting (canal-front, golf course, HOA common area, single-family lot). That focus is the difference between a one-time removal and a property that stays clear.

• FWC registered, licensed, and insured. Every job is documented and compliant
• Humane methods only. Florida-compliant capture, noosing, trapping, and selective air rifle use
• Weekly suppression programs, not one-and-done visits