Pembroke Pines is in Broward County and is currently dealing with iguana infestations within its city. Residents throughout Pembroke Pines are being affected by damages to their plants, structures and swimming pool. Many residents & businesses have implemented iguana deterrent strategies, but their efforts have been unsuccessful. Parks within Pembroke Pines, such as CB Smith Park, have seen an enormous increase of the green iguana because of rapid reproduction. Noticeably, visitors of these parks can spot iguanas throughout picnic areas, lakes and even in their water park. The unsightly messes because of iguana droppings are a major concern because of health risks. This is a common occurrence in common play areas throughout the park. During the breeding season, the potential for bodily harm is possible since iguanas dig burrows to lay eggs. These burrows can cause injuries to humans and pets since the terrain can become unstable. Proactive iguana control services can help eliminate the threat that iguanas pose which will ultimately keep humans and pets safe.
Iguana Behavior
Throughout the year, iguanas behave differently because of weather changes and breeding activities. During the winter, iguanas will not be as active and will become slightly sluggish. This is because of iguanas being cold-blooded reptiles. Warmth helps these reptiles be active. Throughout the mating season, iguanas will become more active as they are engaging with females to mate. You may see males showing dominance by head bobbing and by changing their green skin color to a bright vibrant orange color. This can be dangerous, as male iguanas will fight to show dominance and to claim territory. This event occurs not only on the ground, but also on trees. Iguanas behaving this way on trees can be dangerous for humans and pets that are walking by these areas. When the breeding season arrives, you will see hundreds of baby iguanas emerging from the ground. These newly hatched iguanas will dig themselves out of their burrows and infest nearby areas. Overall, in the hot summer, iguanas will be very active as the season is ideal for them to thrive. Managing iguana populations is critical to keep infestation in check, by applying iguana control you can avoid health risks, property damage and bodily harm.
New Iguana Infestations
Did you know that after the mating season, female iguanas can lay up to 70 eggs in one year? In Pembroke Pines, they lay their eggs in the ground, which take approximately 90 days to hatch. Once these baby iguanas emerge, they will begin to search for plants to eat, water sources to drink from and shelter. Being only 4 – 6” long, these smaller iguanas at times can be difficult to locate since they blend in very well with their surroundings. As these iguanas grow, they can establish territories and make your residence their new home. For homes and businesses, this infestation becomes very aggravating because of constant defecation and loss of plant material. For example, if iguanas are lounging around your pool, they will repeatedly defecate in that areas. For plants, iguanas have a voracious appetite for certain species such as orchids and bougainvillea. We have seen first hand beautiful flowering plants be devoured in a matter of days. As baby iguanas emerge, it is a crucial time to implement iguana removal to stop these iguanas while they are small. The bigger these baby iguanas grow, the more damage they can create.
Keeping Iguanas Away
A common question we receive is how can we keep iguanas away. There are many ways you can deter iguanas and keep them away from certain areas around your home. By implementing these strategies you can save your plants and avoid health risks because of constant iguana poop.
- Fake Owls: Placing fake owls in areas where iguanas are present can deter them. It’s important to use owls that have swimming heads which move with the wind. You should also move the owl around weekly, so iguanas do not get accustomed to the fake owls.
- Floating Fake Alligator: Fake alligators effectively deter iguanas from swimming pools. Iguanas often lounge around pools and may even swim in them. A floating alligator moves because of water currents and wind. This helps to prevent iguanas from going into your pool. This can also reduce health risks by keeping them out of your swimming area.
- Deterrent Granules: Applying iguana deterrent granules around the permit of your home can help keep iguanas away. The powerful order will deter iguanas because of smells such as garlic, pepper and onion. It’s recommended to apply weekly for the best results.
- Fake Snakes: Placing fake snakes around your pool can stop iguanas from pooping in or around your pool. Iguanas know instinctively that snakes are predators which will deter iguanas from approaching this area.
- Trimming Trees: Iguanas are great climbers and will use trees to access your home or business. By trimming back overgrown trees and brush, you can successfully keep iguanas out of your property.
Damages Caused by Iguanas
Not only will plants be damaged by iguanas, but structures and roofs may also be affected. As mentioned earlier, iguanas dig burrows to lay their eggs. These burrows soften the terrain, which erodes with time because of water runoff. When these burrows erode under structures such as pool decks and sea walls, it can cause these areas to crack and may even cause them to collapse. Imagine a newly installed driveway crack because of an iguana burrow. This can be infuriating. This happens when cars drive on these eroded structures, the weight of the vehicle will cause the concrete to crack. Seawalls are a much more expensive repair for business and homeowners. Iguanas digging in these areas can be very dangerous for humans and pets. When these scaly reptiles dig burrows along seawalls, they can actually reach the water. As the tide rises and drops, it causes the terrain to erode and soften. As time passes, these burrows will jeopardize the structure of the seawall and can cause it to crack or collapse. It’s important to implement iguana control to avoid these damages and avoid costly repairs.
Iguana Pest Control
When you hire an iguana pest control company, it is essential that they provide a thorough assessment of the property. By offering various strategies such as iguana control, monitoring, deterrents and night time iguana removal, you will have excellent results. Invasive iguanas are very intelligent, which is why implementing assessments is vital to eliminate the threat of iguanas around your property. Humane Iguana Control not only offers various options to remove. Iguanas, but we also offer a maintenance program to keep your property iguana free all year round. We offer various methods of removal to bring your peace of mind. For example, if you have pets and do not want traps on your property, we will use other methods such as pole snare or hand captures. This goes for schools as well, one method we use is the pellet rifle, this method is legal but may not be allowed on school grounds because of safety reasons. Even though our professional iguana experts are trained on safety, we understand the concern and will use other methods to accommodate schools and any other property which require specific methods of removal. If you’re looking for a friendly, reliable iguana removal company that has a proven track record, look no further than a family-owned company called Humane Iguana Control.
