What can we do to control our booming iguana population?

Green iguanas are among the non-native species the FWC voted to ban sales and ownership of. (Credit: WINK News)

These guys eat your plants, damage your property and destroy your seawall. Now, they’re headed for the state’s prohibited list.

WINK News reporter Gina Tomlinson explains what we can do about the population that is booming at an alarming rate.

You can watch the full story in the video player above.

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