Love Island stars have been spoken to about a troop of baboons who have been in the areas surrounding the South African villa.
It comes after two British holidaymakers came face to face with the vicious creatures who almost wrote their car off in the stunning mountains just an hour from Cape Town.
Around the Western Cape roads, warning signs for 'wild baboons' have been put up on the route towards the Ludus Magnus estate on Franschhoek's Millionaire's Row where the ITV villa is.
Reports claim that the Islanders have been urged to be careful when dealing with food in open areas or around the swimming pool as the creatures can smell food.
It comes after two Brits were cornered by wild animals after a woman held a banana in her hand in front of the large creature.
The tourist said the baboon snarled at her and her partner before it "leapt towards" her and roared in the air.
She told the MailOnline that she launched the banana into the air in a bid to distract the baboon which thankfully worked, leaving her free from harm's way.
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However, she explained that the car may be written off now due to substantial damage caused by the animal.
While a Love Island source explained: "All roads to the mansion are sealed off by security guards in their white trucks, but you can't stop these wild animals as they are hungry, and they are attracted to food being carried by humans.
"We have told the Love Islanders to be very careful not to wave food around and to be on the alert in case troops of baboons suddenly appear feeling decidedly hungry."
However, the source added that producers behind the dating show are not overly worried that the contestants will be injured but they want to avoid any accidents.
They continued to state that the Islanders were briefed on how to remain safe in the security-guarded villa before taking part.
In a bid to keep an eye on the location of the baboons, rangers and officials have planted trackers on the alpha baboons allowing them to roam freely but their rapid breeding makes it difficult to get an accurate estimate of numbers.
However, it is illegal to harm a baboon in the areas surrounding the villa but they often fall victim to electric fences, cars and dogs as well as people shooting them with pellets.
In the past, locals have been accused of poisoning the animals in a bid to stop them from scavaging for food.
The Mirror approached Love Island for comment.
