TOAD CONTROL

This article is about TOAD control. It will explain why toads can be a problem and what needs to be done for controlling local populations. PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN SEE PICTURES AND PRICING OF ALL THE PRODUCTS LISTED IN THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING YOUR MOUSE CURSOR WHERE PRODUCTS APPEAR UNDERLINED IN THE TEXT BELOW. Most of your questions will be answered in the article. Be sure to read all of it before you call in for technical support. If you are looking for information on some other type of frog, insect or animal, go to our article archive section by following the link below where you will find in depth articles and information on just about any pest.

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Frogs are common throughout the world. There are over 85 species here in the United States. The most common species include tree frogs, toads and bullfrogs. Tree frogs and bullfrogs are most common where there is adequate water for their survival and reproduction. Toads are more prevalent where it is dry. Though tree frogs are considered beneficial because they eat insects, in some cases local populations can become a nuisance.

Toads can become a problem for a few reasons. Though they can withstand dry, arid conditions, they will flock to areas where moisture is present. Mostly seeking food in these lush environments, toads will be seen foraging at night seeking insects and other creatures of the dark. During the day toads will nestle down into the turf, pine straw and other ground cover out of sight. When local environments aren't providing enough food for toads, they'll start massive migrations. These migrations can result in toads finding their way onto your property. Once they arrive, they'll start nesting and reproducing and before you realize there will be a large local population. Toad control can be done with a couple of products that will effectively keep them off your property.

The first way to help keep away toads is to install some netting. There are many locations where netting can prove effective at holding them off. If you already have a property fence in place but it's not solid enough to keep out toads, add some netting to it along the base and up at least 24 inches. Be sure to plant the netting in the ground at least 6 inches so no gaps exist. This same netting can be set up independent of a fence. Make sure it's at least 24 inches tall and 6 inches in the ground. Installing it around any pond or body of water you wish to protect will help. Choose the netting that will have a small enough grid to hold off the size toads you see in your region. For adult toads, either the 3/4" or 1/2" NETTING will do the job. If you have mostly small juvenile toads active, get the fine SCREENING.

Another deterrent we've found to help is a product that is generally used for snakes. SNAKE REPELLENT is commonly used in grass, turf, flower beds and any place where one does not want snakes. This same active has been found to repel frogs. Though not labeled for toads, use it the same way the label details and you can help keep toads away as well. Applying a band of this product around property lines will help repel toads as will broadcasting it over yards and turf through which bullfrogs would have to move to reach water. Renew it every 1-2 months to keep the odor active.

Toads can become a nuisance around the home. Though not commonly thought of as a pest, toad control may be needed when populations are left to grow with no natural predators. If you have a local population taking over your yard, start applying some of the products we have listed above. Within a week or two you'll notice less activity and if you treat every month or so, they will stay away for good.