Comments on: Tropical water lily pest–the Cuban treefrog tadpole

By: Ron Derrig

Ron Derrig — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:30:48 +0000

Adult cuban tree frogs eat native toads, native green tree frogs and smaller relatives. Luckily, last winter’s cold temperature in central Florida killed quite a few of the adults, but some are still around and are reproducing very quickly. Goldfish eat the frog eggs, but a high population of tadpoles can quickly kill goldfish by polluting the water with their waste. Relocate cuban tree frogs to a jar stored in your freezer and remove as many eggs as possible before they hatch to help control the tadpole population in your pond.

By: enzo

enzo — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:57:11 +0000

@ islandgal246
I understand that copper is toxic to frogs but I believe they will just avoid the strip. The stock tanks that I grow plants in around 25 inches tall and the frogs jump into them. To my knowledge, there aren’t any deterrents that would not be toxic to fish and other pond life. However, I have noticed that some goldfish eat the tadpoles but only when they are very small.

By: islandgal246

islandgal246 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:57:26 +0000

I do have a problem with toads and too many tadpoles in ground level ponds. I would like to know how to prevent frogs from going into the ponds and spawning. i was thinking of laying a 6 inch copper strip at the edge of the pond. Will that help. My other alternative is building a 2 ft high fence with seating.

By: Monier

Monier — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:58:01 +0000

This is an excellent article! I hope to check back for more

By: Isa

Isa — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:39:15 +0000

Nice post. There’s a similar topic thats related to this in Yahoo answers or Google groups, I think. I’ll find the link and post it back here.

By: Hartmann

Hartmann — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:15:41 +0000

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By: enzo

enzo — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:37:37 +0000

Hello DG, thank you for taking the time to look at our article. We looked at information provided by a UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center and have determined that the particular tree frog that is responsible is the ‘Cuban treefrog’. This treefrog is not native to Florida so we do not relocate them. This research facility is actually located minutes from our location. I will update our article accordingly and credit you with the educational value.

By: DG

DG — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:28:50 +0000

Please take a few minutes and read up on the importance of treefrogs and the things that are causing their numbers to dwindle. If at all possible, it would be great for all flora and fauna involved here to transport those tadpoles to a different location. Many elementary schools are interested in letting the children learn about metamorphosis and there’s nothing better than a few tadpoles in a vivarium for that. If no one can take them, even a trip to a nearby pond or lake would be a great place for your “pests.”

By: lawrence

lawrence — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:53:36 +0000

hey if u dont want the tadpoles, can u send them to me? or eggs if u see any? i liv in california