Swimming pools are meant for cooling off and relaxing in South Florida, but if you have iguanas pooping in or around your swimming pool, cooling off & relaxing might be the last thing you do. It can be extremely frustrating when you just had your swimming pool serviced but only to go out a couple hours later and find fresh iguana poop in the water. Disgusting and repulsive is how many pool owners feel in when they discover that their recently cleaned & sanitized pool is ruined due to this recurring problem. Not only does this jeopardize the quality of swimming pool water but there is even the possibility for your pool equipment to get damaged. Health risks are also associated with defecation in pools due to possible bacterial exposure  to salmonella contamination. As a consequence, pool service companies are tired of making multiple trips to properties to clean up the unsightly mess. Homes, Schools, Hotels all have one thing in common, they are tired of these invasive iguana pooping non stop in their pools!

Iguana Poop In your Pool Is Disgusting

As summer warms up more people will venture outside to enjoy quality time in swimming pools including tourists that visit South Florida. But the fun in the sun can come to a halt when you have iguanas on your property. Iguanas are cold blooded reptiles and they love to sunbathe on warm surfaces like the surface around your pool. If they get too hot, they will most likely go for a dip in the water to regulate their temperatures. It’s also known that iguanas will occasionally drink water from pools if this is their only water source. But drinking water and going for a dip in the pool is not as bad as them pooping in or around swimming pools.

Iguanas lay on the surface of pool tiles and decks, they will also defecate in the same areas they are traveling through. One occurrence that mind boggles us is when iguanas leave droppings on pool & jacuzzi cascades, this is where water flows from hot tubs and jacuzzis into swimming pools. You can just imagine the frustration from seeing the poop constantly flowing into the pool and contaminating the water after it was just cleaned. As mentioned earlier, iguana poop is known to carry a bacteria called salmonella, their fecal matter can also carry Campylobacter, Leptospirosis and parasites all which can cause infections & health risks in Humans. Plus the smell of iguanas poop around your pool can be very unpleasant and nauseating.

Proper Steps To Avoid Health Risks

To avoid health issues due to iguana poop contaminating your swimming pool there are a few precautions you can take.

• Iguana Poop In Your Pool: If you locate Iguana poop in your pool, you can use a pool net with small holes to take the poop out of the pool. Using a net with small holes will keep the iguana poop from making a mess. It’s important to clean and sanitize your pool net when you finish.

• Fecal Matter Around Pools: Using disposable rubber gloves you can clean up the poop and place it in a bag. This will insure no contamination to yourself by not coming in direct contact with iguana fecal matter. You may want to contact your local government agency for proper disposal of iguana fecal matter.

• Cleaning The Surface: With a water hose you can wash away the remaining fecal matter away from your pool. Once all the surface is clean you can use a disinfectant to disinfect the area.

• Deceased Iguana In Your Skimmer: At times you may find an iguana inside your skimmer that is deceased. By wearing disposable rubber gloves you can remove the iguana and dispose of it properly. Once the iguana is removed, we highly advise having your pool serviced. We recommend hiring an iguana removal company to properly remove and dispose of the iguana.

• Iguana In Your Pool: If you find an iguana swimming in your pool we recommend not removing it by hand. Iguanas have very sharp nails and teeth, both which may transmit disease or cause bodily harm. You should keep an eye on the iguana and contact an iguana pest control company to remove the iguana effectively. If you are unable to locate an iguana pest control company, you can carefully use a pool net to remove the iguana.

Dealing with such occurrences can be scary and frustrating which is why it’s always a good idea to contact a pool service company to sanitize your pool and to contact a iguana control expert to remove any live or deceased iguanas. Following these steps can help avoid health risks and a trip to the ER due to bodily harm by handling iguanas.

Deterring Iguanas From Your Pool

Stopping iguanas from entering your swimming pool can be very difficult due to iguanas being great climbers. Many people try using pool nets, the ones used to stop kids from falling into pools. This method is not practical since iguanas use these nets as ladders using their thin sharp nails which can easily grip the netting. Another method we have seen people use is placing fake snakes in the proximity where iguanas usually pass through. This method works temporarily since the fake snake stays in the same spot daily. This goes as well for fake birds and owls, but using a fake owl can work effectively if the one used has a mechanical head that swivels.

Iguana deterrents may be successful but they must be used continuously, this method can become costly unless you create your own iguana deterrent spray. Using a fake floating alligator has shown very promising results as it continuously moves due to pool current and wind. Implementing these techniques can help deter iguanas from your swimming pool but we recommend having iguanas removed to avoid iguanas around your home in general.

Iguana Pest Control

As an iguana pest control expert we strive to keep people safe and avoid potential health risks due to iguanas pooping in swimming pools. Not only can we deter iguanas but we can ultimately stop them from pooping in and around your pool. One method we utilize around pools and jacuzzis is trapping. Once we locate the area by the pool which is being impacted by iguanas, we place traps with a trail of bait to lure them into the trap. If multiple iguanas are present we will use a repeating trap, this type of trap allows multiple iguanas to enter the trap repeatedly. Incorporating night time iguana removal services can help speed up the removal process. Iguanas are very active during the day, but at night they will climb trees for shelter & to sleep. This service has been a game changer especially for properties that have lots of foliage. If you need assistance cleaning up iguana poop, our iguana clean up crew can assist you with that. We have all the necessary tools to take care of any mess that iguanas might be causing around your property. To learn more about our iguana control services, visit us online or give us a call. One of our team members will be happy to assist you or answer any questions or concerns you may have.