My cousin is the mother of 3 and expecting one more and she believes that where frogs are snacks follow frogs. She lives near a cow pasture and a pond but it’s not right next door. Baby tree frogs have been coming in her house for about 2 days now. Is there a spray that can be used? Can she just use Sulfer and Moth Balls outside near her house to get rid of them. What should we do?
Before doing anything, contact the local Fish and Wildlife department (or Fish and Game) to make sure you are not breaking any laws. Many Tree Frogs are threatened or endangered and to harm them would be illegal. And if they aren’t protected, then the local authorities may know good ways to solve the problems =)
I’m assuming that you meant "where frogs are snaKEs follow…" instead of snacks… Snakes that eat frogs are not venomous, so you can also tell her that although they pose a nuisance, they are not dangerous. At least alleviate the concerns of the snakes in the house with little ones.
As for what to do about the baby tree frogs: They should all migrate out pretty quickly if there is little food and shelter for them. Tell her to seal up or get rid of any fruit for the next couple of days to guarantee that all fruit flies disappear, and vacuum/sweep/mop the rooms near the entrances to discourage other insects. That will encourage the frogs to leave.
I don’t know how you catch baby tree frogs, they’re tiny. I doubt you could safely spray anything short of spraying the frogs. Moth Balls would probably be best, again because they have more effect on the food than the frogs themselves. But it would have to be inside more than out – if she uses it outside near her house she may drive the animals IN.
Good Luck, if you find something that does WORK please Comment and let us know!
Before doing anything, contact the local Fish and Wildlife department (or Fish and Game) to make sure you are not breaking any laws. Many Tree Frogs are threatened or endangered and to harm them would be illegal. And if they aren’t protected, then the local authorities may know good ways to solve the problems =)
I’m assuming that you meant "where frogs are snaKEs follow…" instead of snacks… Snakes that eat frogs are not venomous, so you can also tell her that although they pose a nuisance, they are not dangerous. At least alleviate the concerns of the snakes in the house with little ones.
As for what to do about the baby tree frogs: They should all migrate out pretty quickly if there is little food and shelter for them. Tell her to seal up or get rid of any fruit for the next couple of days to guarantee that all fruit flies disappear, and vacuum/sweep/mop the rooms near the entrances to discourage other insects. That will encourage the frogs to leave.
I don’t know how you catch baby tree frogs, they’re tiny. I doubt you could safely spray anything short of spraying the frogs. Moth Balls would probably be best, again because they have more effect on the food than the frogs themselves. But it would have to be inside more than out – if she uses it outside near her house she may drive the animals IN.
Good Luck, if you find something that does WORK please Comment and let us know!
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