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Frog Toad Overview

Last Updated: February 05, 2008 Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management


Frogs and Toads | Frog Toad Overview | Frog Toad Damage Assessment | Frog Toad Damage Management | Frog Toad Resources | Frog Toad Acknowledgments | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information

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Figure 1. Great Plains toad, Bufo cognatus.

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Identification

Frogs and toads are amphibians with four legs and no tail. They may have skin that is smooth and moist or dry and warty, but they have no scales or claws. The front legs are short, but the hind legs are muscular and elongated for hopping or jumping. The popular distinction between frogs and toads is somewhat artificial. Basically, toads are a particular group of frogs. Throughout this chapter, the term frog will be used to include toads. North American frogs range in body size from the 11/16-inch (1.7-cm) little grass frog to the 8-inch (20-cm) bullfrog.

Summary of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

Exclusion

Seal all openings 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) or larger to exclude frogs.

A frog proof fence can be used for nonclimbing species, but will be in-effective against tree frogs and a few related species.

On fish farms, mesh tenting over ponds will serve to exclude frogs as well as birds and other predators.

Habitat Modification

Around hatchery ponds, keep vegetation closely mown and remove emergent vegetation and other types of cover.

Frightening

Not applicable.

Repellents

None are registered.

Toxicants

None are registered.

Fumigants

None are registered.

Trapping

Funnel traps.

Capture

Capture by hand or gig at night.

Egg masses may be removed with a fine-meshed net.

Shooting

Allowed in some states, but often not safe in areas requiring control. Some states permit shooting only during daylight hours.


Frogs and Toads | Frog Toad Overview | Frog Toad Damage Assessment | Frog Toad Damage Management | Frog Toad Resources | Frog Toad Acknowledgments | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information


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