Cane toad, iguana & nuisance wildlife control in Fort Lauderdale

They call Fort Lauderdale the Venice of America for a reason: roughly 165 miles of canals and inland waterways wind through neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge, and Seven Isles. Nearly every one of those waterfront lots has a seawall, and seawalls are where green iguanas dig, nest, and bask.

Away from the water, the story is cane toads. Neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Tarpon River, Imperial Point, and the areas around the New River have dense tropical landscaping, older storm drainage, and plenty of standing water after summer storms. Dogs on their evening walk are usually the ones that find the toads.

Where we see the most activity in Fort Lauderdale

• Las Olas Isles, Seven Isles & Harbor Beach

  Finger-isle waterfront homes with long seawalls and docks — heavy iguana burrowing and droppings.

• Rio Vista & the New River

  Mature canopy and river frontage where iguanas climb, nest, and dig.

• Victoria Park & Coral Ridge

  Lush landscaping and lots of evening dog walks — prime conditions for cane toad encounters.

• Imperial Point & Lauderdale Isles

  Canal-front neighborhoods with both iguana and toad activity.

Fort Lauderdale questions we hear

Is it legal to remove iguanas in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Green iguanas are an invasive, non-native species in Florida and are not protected except by anti-cruelty law. They can be humanely removed from private property with the owner’s permission — which is what we do, following FWC guidelines.

Do iguanas really fall out of trees when it gets cold?

They can. When temperatures drop into the 40s, iguanas become cold-stunned and may fall from trees. They usually aren’t dead and often recover as it warms up, so don’t bring one inside or handle it. If you have a cold-stunned iguana on your property, call us.