How to Get Rid of Frogs In Your Yard: 8 Expert Tips

There are many different types of frogs in the world, and not all of them are nice. Some frogs make tons of noise. Other frogs leave slimy trails on your windows. Frogs can be disgusting and annoying. That makes some people want to get rid of them for good. If you want to rid your home of frogs, there are some things that you can do to make sure that they leave and don’t come back.

Here are eight tips to help you eliminate frogs from your yard.

The 8 Ways How to Get Rid of Frogs in Your Yard

1. Look for Wet Spots and Treat or Remove Them

Frogs reproduce in water. Their young live the first part of their lives entirely in the water. That means that in order to sustain a frog population, there must be water nearby. Look for standing water on your property. Even a bucket can provide enough water for frogs to spawn in. Dump out any containers that contain water, try to drain any standing water on your property, and clean up any damp spots.

2. Keep Night Lights Low or Off

Lights attract bugs, especially at night. Bugs can attract frogs. Many frogs eat bugs, so if they see a swarm of lazy insects buzzing around a porch light, they are likely to set up shop nearby. By keeping the lights off or low at night, you can reduce the number of bugs. The fewer bugs that are present, the less likely they are to attract frogs. Doing this, in conjunction with eliminating the water, tackles two main sources of frogs. You are reducing their ability to reproduce and eliminating their food source.

3. Build a Barrier

Building a simple fence or erecting a small garden wall can help keep frogs away. Many frogs will be living near a body of water. If you have a retention pond nearby or another body of water like a neighborhood stream, putting up a barrier can break their concentration. Animals are inherently lazy, and if you make it hard for them to get into your yard, they will find an easier yard to enter. Frogs aren’t picky. Most of the time, they pick a place to hang out because it is the easiest opportunity. If you put a fence up, the next time the frogs come hopping, they might turn and hop elsewhere.

4. Remove Froggy Homes

Frogs have a ton of natural predators. Snakes, birds, mice, dogs, and cats will all kill frogs if the mood strikes them. That means that frogs like to have ample places to hide. Removing weeds, underbrush, and debris from around your house will give frogs less space to hide in. If they do not have a safe alley from the water to your house, they will think twice before coming any closer. If you force frogs to move across an open lawn without any good places to hide, the frogs will be forced to reconsider.

5. Use a Repellent

There are plenty of anti-frog repellents on the market, and you can pick one that you are most comfortable with. Some repellents are simple things you can find around the house, like coffee grounds or vinegar. Other repellents are chemical in nature and can be purchased at your local hardware store. Spray or sprinkle your repellent around the boundary of your property to help keep frogs away.

6. Introduce Predators (Real or Fake)

As we pointed out, frogs have many natural predators. One way to help keep frogs away is to introduce predators to your yard. You can get a fake owl to put on your fence post, or you can let your cats or dogs out into the yard more often. Even hanging a bird feeder can be enough to disrupt the peaceful environment that the frogs are enjoying. The presence of predators, either real or fake, will help deter frogs from coming toward your home. They will see fake predators and believe they are real. If you have real pets or animals around, they will see or smell them and take note.

7. Trap and Remove Frogs

Frogs can be fairly simple to trap. They can easily be spotted at night with a flashlight. If you see them regularly around your property, you will know where they like to hang out. You can use a net (or real frog catching equipment if you are up for it) to capture the frogs and relocate them somewhere else. Check your local rules, laws, and regulations before trapping and releasing any animals. There are usually laws governing what can be trapped, when, how, and if they can be released. If frogs are trappable in your neighborhood, relocating them can be a simple and humane way of getting rid of them.

8. Call a Professional

Lastly, if you are truly sick of the frogs and can’t figure out any way to get rid of them on your own, you can always call a professional. Pest control people and animal control services might be able to help drive away the frogs using methods you do not have access to. Hiring a professional will cost money and the solution might involve killing the frogs or using chemical deterrents, so you should only go this route if you are comfortable with that.

Why Get Rid of Frogs?

Frogs are mostly harmless, but they can still pose a nuisance to homeowners. Frogs can be noisy, especially at night when people are trying to unwind. Frogs can also attract unwanted predators, such as snakes. Some frogs are toxic, especially to pets like dogs. Some frogs can even carry disgusting diseases. All of this adds up to a compelling argument against having frogs around your home.

If you are worried about the frogs in your garden, you can identify them to see what risks they pose. Find out if the frogs you have are toxic or if they are a nuisance. If they are, it might be a good idea to try to get rid of them.

Conclusion

These tips are a surefire way to help you get rid of a nuisance frog problem. Frogs can be extremely pesky, especially if they swarm in large numbers. Luckily, frogs are relatively simple to get rid of in simple and humane ways. It might be as simple as dumping out some old buckets you forgot about or letting your dog roam around more often. Before you know it, the frogs, and the irritation they cause, will be gone.

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