Miami-Dade County Iguana Removal

Miami-Dade County is currently classified as High risk for iguana activity. Explore iguana removal options and preparedness guidance tailored to conditions in this area.

Canal-lined neighborhoods, lush landscaping, and seawalls give iguanas year-round comfort.

Risk Level: High

Focused on Miami-Dade County service areas

Why iguanas thrive here

Dense urban canal systems; established breeding populations; estimated 10,000+ iguanas; year-round activity

Dense canal systems and Biscayne Bay seawalls provide basking and burrow sites.
Tropical landscaping and fruit trees in Coral Gables, Kendall, and Pinecrest supply food.
Urban heat islands keep temperatures ideal even during winter cold snaps.
Presence of both green iguanas and black spiny-tailed iguanas increases property risks and native wildlife threats.

Data source: FWC 2024. Only counties with High or Medium risk from the iguana risk dataset are eligible for this page.

Next steps

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

Where we see activity in Miami-Dade County

Miami Beach and barrier islands with exposed docks and marinas
Coral Gables canals and shaded golf communities
South Dade suburbs near Homestead with agricultural edges

Populations stay active year-round; hatchling spikes follow late-summer nesting along seawalls and levees. Black spiny-tailed iguanas pose additional predation threats to native species.

Common property impacts

Undermined seawalls and canal banks from burrowing along residential waterways
Droppings on docks, patios, and pool decks creating slip hazards
Landscape damage to hibiscus, orchids, and vegetable gardens
Predation on gopher tortoise hatchlings and ground-nesting birds by spiny-tailed iguanas

Prevention tips

Install galvanized mesh along seawalls and dock edges to block burrow starts.
Trim low-hanging vegetation and remove fallen fruit that attracts daily feeding.
Use motion-activated sprinklers around pools and garden beds to deter basking.
Report spiny-tailed iguana sightings to FWC to help track invasive species populations.

Plan your response

Combine prevention with quick response from local iguana teams to keep damage low in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County.

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

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