Lee County Iguana Removal

Lee County is currently classified as Medium risk for iguana activity. Explore iguana removal options and preparedness guidance tailored to conditions in this area.

Cape Coral canals and barrier island shorelines deliver ideal basking and nesting zones.

Risk Level: Medium

Focused on Lee County service areas

Why iguanas thrive here

Fort Myers and Cape Coral coastal areas; consistent reports; seasonal activity increases

400+ miles of Cape Coral canals connect sunlit seawalls and vacant lots.
Barrier island beaches and dunes supply sand for nesting.
Year-round boat traffic leaves docks and ramps open for basking.
Presence of aggressive spiny-tailed iguanas requires specialized removal expertise.

Data source: FWC. Only counties with High or Medium risk from the iguana risk dataset are eligible for this page.

Next steps

• Review vetted providers serving Lee County below.
• Request quotes directly from local teams.
• Prioritize providers offering 24/7 emergency support.

Where we see activity in Lee County

Cape Coral canal grids and vacant waterfront lots
Fort Myers riverfront and Caloosahatchee seawalls
Sanibel and Captiva mangrove edges and boardwalks

Summer nesting along sandy canal edges leads to juvenile dispersal into neighborhoods by early fall. Spiny-tailed iguanas add predation pressure on native species.

Common property impacts

Burrows beneath seawalls and under lanai slabs causing settlement
Droppings on docks, boat lifts, and screened pool cages
Damage to flowering shrubs and young fruit trees
Spiny-tailed iguana predation on ground-nesting birds and gopher tortoise hatchlings

Prevention tips

Install riprap or woven mesh where canals meet lawns to deter digging.
Inspect screened enclosures for tears that become iguana entry points.
Remove low branches and dense groundcover near waterlines.
Report spiny-tailed iguana sightings to help monitor their range expansion.

Plan your response

Combine prevention with quick response from local iguana teams to keep damage low in Lee County. Use this guide to brief property managers, HOA boards, and tenants.

Document burrow locations along seawalls, berms, or docks before heavy rain collapses them.
Schedule seasonal sweeps during nesting months so juveniles are removed before dispersal.
Ask providers about humane removal methods and repair plans for undermined soil.

Local support now

Connect with licensed iguana removal teams that actively serve Lee County.

Share property type, canal frontage, and recent sightings to get right-sized quotes and emergency availability.

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