Green iguanas are an invasive species that has spread into Central Florida from South Florida. They burrow under seawalls and foundations, defecate in pools (salmonella risk), and devour ornamental landscaping. FWC encourages removal and prohibits relocation — we trap and humanely euthanize per state regulations.
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Five years ago, iguanas were a South Florida problem. Today they’re common in Winter Park, Lake Mary, Sanford, and any waterfront neighborhood north into Volusia. The combination of climate, hibiscus-heavy landscaping, and lake-front geography makes Central Florida ideal habitat:
We use a combination of live trapping, snare-pole capture for larger adults on seawalls, and burrow remediation with structural fill. Per FWC, captured iguanas are humanely euthanized. We also recommend plant-substitution and seawall fencing strategies to keep new iguanas from re-colonizing once the property is cleared.
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Call our licensed trappers for fast, humane wildlife removal.
Green iguanas are classified as a non-native, invasive species. FWC encourages humane removal and does not allow relocation or release. Captured iguanas must be humanely euthanized. We handle removal in compliance with FWC humane-method standards.
When Central Florida hits a hard freeze (low 40s), iguanas drop from trees in a cold-stun. They look dead but often warm up and revive — picking one up can result in a bite when it recovers. Don’t pick up iguanas in cold weather. Call us.
Not sure what you have? These three guides help you identify iguana activity before you call. Photos, descriptions, and what to do next.
How to identify iguana droppings — size, shape, color, location patterns. With photos.
Track size, toe count, gait pattern, and where to look around your property.
What iguana activity sounds like — when you hear it, what to listen for.
Real reviews from Central Florida homeowners we’ve helped.
Heard scratching above our bedroom for two weeks. Two other companies wanted to spray pesticide and call it done. Central Florida Trapper actually went into the attic, found the roof rat entry, sealed it, and replaced the contaminated insulation.
— Sandra R.
Lake Mary, FL
A raccoon tore through our soffit and was raising kits. They located the babies, reunited them with mom outside, sealed everything, cleaned the attic. Done in three days. Insurance paid most because the paperwork was so thorough.
— Mike D.
Apopka, FL
Same-day for a snake on our pool deck. Turned out to be a non-venomous black racer, but they explained the difference, removed it safely, and didn’t charge us a panic fee. Will absolutely call again.
— Patricia L.
Orlando, FL
Yes — green iguanas are an invasive species and FWC encourages removal. Relocation is prohibited. Captured iguanas are humanely euthanized per state regulations.
They’ve been spreading north from South Florida for years. Climate, hibiscus-heavy landscaping, and lake-front geography make Central Florida ideal habitat. Winter Park has the heaviest pressure in our service area.
Florida law allows it but iguanas are large, powerful, and bite hard. Tail strikes can cause serious injury. We use snare poles, live traps with funnel fencing, and proper PPE.
After removal: switch hibiscus and bougainvillea for plants iguanas don’t prefer, install seawall fencing if waterfront, fill burrows with structural material. We provide a property-specific prevention plan.
Call our licensed trappers for fast, humane wildlife removal.
