Tips to Keep Iguanas Out of Your Yard and Off Your Patio
Green iguanas in South Florida can tear up your yard, ruin your landscaping, poop all over your patio, and are tough to get rid of once they move in. These quick tips will help you prevent and stop infestations without stress or expensive gear.
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Make Your Yard Less Inviting to Iguanas
Iguanas are drawn to food, shelter, and warmth. The first step in control is making your yard or patio as unappealing to them as possible.
Trim trees and branches hanging near your roof.
Don’t leave fruit scraps from trees or pet food outside.
Use motion-activated sprinklers to scare them off.
Use Safe Deterrents That Actually Work
Repellent Sprays
Use iguana safe deterrents. Natural formulas like Nature’s MACE repel without chemicals.
Secure Common Entry Points
Even a well maintained yard can invite iguanas in, if they can squeeze in through vulnerable spots. Seal them off before they get comfortable.
Use gravel, concrete, or compacted soil to fill burrows, stop re-entry and nesting.
Block or cover rooflines and trees that lead to high places.
Place mesh barriers along seawalls and fences to prevent climbing.
Keep screens repaired on patios or porches, a small tear is all they need.
What Doesn’t Work (And Wastes Time)
Mothballs
Not effective and not safe. They don’t repel iguanas and can be dangerous for pets and people.
Fake predators
(Like plastic animals) Iguanas catch on quickly and ignore them, knowing they’re not real.
Poison
Not only is it inhumane, using poison is not allowed under Florida law and also puts native wildlife at serious risk.
Want Iguanas Gone For Good?
Download the Iguana Control Guide for proven tips, prevention checklists, and the tools we recommend. No guesswork, just what works.