The City Of Doral is located in Miami Dade County, this area’s communities and attractions have grown tremendously throughout the years. As new communities have been developed it has also seen a significant increase in invasive iguanas. Many areas throughout the City of Doral have many man-made lakes and canals, these have become breeding grounds for iguanas. Schools and businesses have also been affected negatively by the growing populations of iguanas. Also, resorts have been affected negatively because of damages created by iguanas.
Growing Concerns With invasive Iguanas In Doral Florida
The population of these invasive reptiles have multiplied throughout the years. They are cold-blooded, and therefore South Florida’s climate is ideal for iguanas to thrive and reproduce. There are many man-made lakes and canals throughout the city; invasive iguanas can travel to different areas throughout Doral since they are excellent swimmers and have easy access to these waterways. Once iguanas find a suitable area with edible vegetation,
They will make it their new home and multiply quickly. When iguanas breed, they lay 20-70 eggs in a year, this is a problem for local communities, local businesses and tourist locations.
Damages To Local Areas:
Many local areas have been affected negatively by invasive iguanas because of their destructive habits and potential health risks. Schools, businesses and resorts throughout The City of Doral have been dealing with problems associated with iguanas such as iguana burrows, Landscaping damages & iguana feces in common areas. Iguana burrows have the potential to soften terrain and cause structures such as roads, sidewalks, and infrastructures to weaken, which can crack & collapse. Since iguanas are herbivores, they eat certain plants and fruits which can become costly to replace. We have seen beautiful newly installed bougainvillea plants disappear to the bare trunk in a matter of days. Installing plants that iguanas do not eat can help avoid these problems. Another major concern for local areas is iguana feces, if Iguanas are established on your property. It is most likely that iguanas are defecating around common areas such as playgrounds, local parks, and swimming pools. Iguanas will dive into your pool to regulate their body temperature or will just take a drink, but when they are around pools they have the tendency to defecate in and around your swimming pool.
Educating The Public:
When local establishments contact us for Iguana removal services, we share our expertise with them. Sharing valuable knowledge can bring peace of mind when dealing with iguana related issues. Once we have removed any iguana infestation, we share deterrent methods to help keep iguanas away in the future. Some of the deterrent methods we emphasize on are selecting the correct plants that iguanas do not eat, trimming back overgrown brush that iguanas can use to climb onto your property or roof and covering any iguana burrows where iguanas can lay their eggs. Implementing these techniques after we have provided iguana removal can help avoid a new infestation in the future.
Native Species Affected:
While iguanas are very unique reptiles, they have impacted our region in a negative way. Invasive iguanas have a significant impact on native species, displacing them by out-competing for food and nesting grounds. By consuming essential plants, they disrupt breeding sources for species such as butterflies. Moreover, they often destroy burrows, affecting animals like burrowing owls and gopher tortoises, leading to population decline. With their rapid reproduction, iguanas pose a major threat to the native species population. It’s detrimental to remove iguanas to help our ecosystem and our native species thrive.
Health Risks Associated With Iguanas:
The health risks associated with iguanas can be alarming for humans and pets in The City of Doral. Salmonella is a major concern; iguana feces are known to carry this bacterium. When iguanas defecate from high places such as trees, it splatters everywhere, spreading the bacteria. Children and pets are at the highest risk of this potential health hazard, so it’s important to clean off any areas affected by iguana feces. Being a reptile, iguanas often shed their skin wherever they are established. If your establishment is infested with iguanas, the shedding can cause allergic reactions in pets and humans who are sensitive to iguana skin. Additionally, iguanas are carriers of ticks and mites, which can be transferred to humans and pets. Female ticks lay 1,000 to 3,000 eggs at a time, which can easily infest your home. Another health risk is that ticks can carry Lyme disease, which can be transferred to pets and humans. If your property has or has had iguanas lurking around, it would be a good idea to check your property for ticks.
Removing Iguana Infestation:
To avoid any health risks or potential costly repairs it’s important to have invasive iguanas on your property removed. Hiring a professional iguana control company is recommended to effectively rid your property of iguanas. Iguana control specialist have the tools and methods to perform strategic iguana removals, some of the methods implemented are trapping, pole snares, hand captures,
Shooting and hand captures. Another method that works well for properties with lots of trees or landscaping is Night Time Iguana Removal! Iguanas are active during the day but when the sun goes down they typically climb trees and bushes to sleep. This is when we come in to effectively locate them with our head led lights and remove them. It’s important to note that iguana removal must be done in a human manner, we follow
All rules and regulations established by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ( FWC).
Final Thought:
We understand the frustration that iguanas can bring to your home, business, or school. That’s why we started Human Iguana Control to bring you peace of mind. Our iguana removal services not only help local communities, but also contribute to the preservation of native species and the ecosystem, which is incredibly rewarding. Our team of experts will conduct a thorough assessment of your property and strategically remove any iguanas causing issues. We also check for burrows to prevent further infestations resulting from breeding iguanas laying eggs. Each property is unique, which is why we offer specialized iguana control plans to ensure a positive outcome. If you’re dealing with an iguana problem, contact us to effectively eradicate them from your property.
