Help! Been invaded by tiny frogs

[beach lover]

We have a retention pond near our house (recently dried up) that had tad poles, but now we are left with tons of tiny frogs in our pool, porch and walkways. What can we do to get rid of them? It's like a horror film, watch your step.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

We have a retention pond near our house (recently dried up) that had tad poles, but now we are left with tons of tiny frogs in our pool, porch and walkways. What can we do to get rid of them? It's like a horror film, watch your step.

Whatever you do, be careful....................

 

[Will B]

Whatever you do, be careful....................

You do know that they filmed that at Eden, right?

 

[Alicia Leonard]

You do know that they filmed that at Eden, right?

I knew I remembered something about it, but couldn't put my finger on it. Spooky...............:shock:

 

[ckhagen]

I don't know what to tell you other than I feel your pain.
They haven't hit us yet, but they do every year. One trick for us is to never leave the porch light on. If we come home at night and we've left the light on, they're all sitting under there keeping warm and as soon as we open the door an entire flock makes it in the house. No clue how to get rid of 'em except to say you'll probably love them when they're eating all your mosquitoes.

 

[wrobert]

We have a retention pond near our house (recently dried up) that had tad poles, but now we are left with tons of tiny frogs in our pool, porch and walkways. What can we do to get rid of them? It's like a horror film, watch your step.

Other than carefully relocating them you need to leave them be. Frogs are the canaries of the enviroment and are dying off everywhere. Be happy that so many have come to live with you.

 

[TreeFrog]

These are relatives of mine. I have told them to come visit you, because you have a hospitable environment. Please do not send them away hungry. We will eat your skeeters if you just let us alone.

Your friend, TreeFrog

 

[Mermaid]

I grew up with a yard that had a big pond at the bottom of the hill and when we heard the "peepers" we knew spring was finally on its way. I've always loved the racket they made because it meant no more ice or snow. It's such a beautiful natural symphony (alright, something on the order of the 1812 Overture we hear every 4th of July but even still!).

The peepers would crowd the dirt road off our neighborhood and we'd catch the little critters by the dozens. So I know exactly what you mean about being overrun. You're not exaggerating when you say Watch your step!

Now to get rid of them: food and habitat. Get rid of or reduce their food source, mainly mosquitos and flies. Hungry little peepers go elsewhere if they can't feed their bellies. They like to live in the weeds and long grass, so be vigilant about keeping the lawn mowed and the weeds pulled. You can't do anything about the pool except cover it when you're not using it, and thankfully your retention pond has dried up.

Eventually they grow up and hop away, too, and the "problem" takes care of itself.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Scientists use small amphibians as a test to see the health of the environment. If you see many, the local environment is thought to be in good health. Frogs eat thousands of mosquitoes and cause no harm to people or pets. I really don't see the problem with having a bunch of frogs around the house. If the frogs are out, look out for the snakes, because you know what snakes eat. When you think of it that way, you will quickly turn your attention away from the frogs. If you want to relocate the frogs, I'll take all you have. I love me some frogs, and am missing them lately. Have seen a frog at my house, though I've seen plenty of other creatures.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

We have a retention pond near our house (recently dried up) that had tad poles, but now we are left with tons of tiny frogs in our pool, porch and walkways. What can we do to get rid of them? It's like a horror film, watch your step.

Frogs are a blessing. Hug em.