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LRA Special Update

Addressing Our Iguana Problems

By Michael Watson

our Board of Directors is charged with creating $1,800. The reduced annual rate for members of The
and maintaining a safe living environment for Landings Residential Association, Inc. is $1,200. This
Y our community. service includes several visits every week for a year. During
each visit they check traps and perform aggressive removal
Recently there have been several areas where the green
iguana population has reached epidemic levels. As you procedures (nooses, nets, pellets).
probably already know, they dig under foundations, Their procedures are approved by local ordinances and by
sidewalks, and patios causing potential damage. They the Florida Wildlife Commission. They are South Florida’s
burrow behind sea walls and undermine the structure. largest firm dedicated to this one goal; controlling the local
feral iguana population. They service other organizations
More alarming is that their droppings carry the salmonella
bacteria which is very harmful to people. In areas where such as the city of Golden Beach, Key Biscayne, Davie and
Bay Colony, just to mention a few.
they have been allowed to grow in number, this health risk
is a serious threat. If you wish to engage their services please contact them
directly at 855-525-5656.Their web site is
We have arranged for a firm (Iguana Control) to help us
www.IguanaControl.com.
control this threat. Our goal is not to eradicate the iguana
for this is not feasible; rather, we aim to control the If you are not currently a member of The Landings
population humanely and prevent health risk episodes. Residential Association, Inc and would like to join to receive
the discounted fee you can get the form on our website at
According to their company policies, as a result of the
Landings Residential Association, Inc. engaging their www.LandingsRA.com. It has been the policy of the
services, they will offer an annual monitoring program to organization that those who pay the membership dues in
each member of the association at a substantially reduced November or December are credited with the dues for the
fee. The standard non-member single-family residence fee is following year, so you can renew now for next year. n

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