Frogs ... a good thing or a bad thing ...

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Frogs ... a good thing or a bad thing ...

Post by Darre » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 04:36:38



A couple weeks ago, I heard a frog out in the pond and it sounded nice.
Now, two weeks later, it sounds like I have a whole "gaggle" of frogs out
there.  At first it was kind of cool, but it is getting too much.  Even with
the windows closed, we can hear them at night.   Now, we can't have the
windows open to hear the babbling brook sound ... I am almost worried the
neighbors might say something and they aren't that close.

Part of me wants to drain it (no fish in there or anything) for a couple
days and I assume the frogs would "go away" (not sure if it would kill them)
but part of me wants to keep it do to the "natural" effect it has.  Easy way
to get rid of "most" of them?

Darren

 
 
 

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Post by Bill » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 04:47:12



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>  Easy way
> to get rid of "most" of them?

    Limit their supply of food. They will either starve or relocate.

    This means clean up or treat the area to decrease the level of insects.

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Post by K30 » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:10:58


The frogs are there to breed so they will leave eventually
and their racket will subside to a reasonable level.... usually.
Bullfrogs and Greenfrogs, being more aquatic, tend to stick
around all summer. Treefrogs and toads will disappear for the
rest of the season. Other frogs will hang around more or less
but not spend too much time calling.
And it all depends on where you live in the country. South
or North, East or West.

Draining would probably be your best bet. You could do some
cleaning at that time if needed.
Or you can try and catch the frogs and move them to a natural
pond.

To catch frogs you need two long handled sportfishing nets.
And a good friend.
And a six pack of beer.

Wait for a warm night, spray on the bug stuff and grab some
flashlights.
Deposit a cold six pack of beer in a bucket of
ice.
(My favorite pond keeper in Texas assures me that consuming
ice cold beer on a warm summer night helps one think
like a frog.)

Spotlight the frog and slowly position one net in front
of him and move the other net up behind him.
Bump him on the hind end and he ought to hop into
the first net.

Deposit frog in covered bucket.

Not the bucket you are keeping the beer in.

If you do that the frog will leap out when he contacts the cold beer cans.

This will cause a wild chase
through the begonias and will result in the frog getting back in
the pond...
which will call for more beer...
k30a

 
 
 

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Post by Just Me » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:49:55


Good plan!

The frogs to me a great, the sounds remind me of simpler and better times.
But they are a nightmare if you are trying to breed Koi or goldfish!  The
frogs will eat them all!

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Quote:
> The frogs are there to breed so they will leave eventually
> and their racket will subside to a reasonable level.... usually.
> Bullfrogs and Greenfrogs, being more aquatic, tend to stick
> around all summer. Treefrogs and toads will disappear for the
> rest of the season. Other frogs will hang around more or less
> but not spend too much time calling.
> And it all depends on where you live in the country. South
> or North, East or West.

> Draining would probably be your best bet. You could do some
> cleaning at that time if needed.
> Or you can try and catch the frogs and move them to a natural
> pond.

> To catch frogs you need two long handled sportfishing nets.
> And a good friend.
> And a six pack of beer.

> Wait for a warm night, spray on the bug stuff and grab some
> flashlights.
> Deposit a cold six pack of beer in a bucket of
> ice.
> (My favorite pond keeper in Texas assures me that consuming
> ice cold beer on a warm summer night helps one think
> like a frog.)

> Spotlight the frog and slowly position one net in front
> of him and move the other net up behind him.
> Bump him on the hind end and he ought to hop into
> the first net.

> Deposit frog in covered bucket.

> Not the bucket you are keeping the beer in.

> If you do that the frog will leap out when he contacts the cold beer cans.

> This will cause a wild chase
> through the begonias and will result in the frog getting back in
> the pond...
> which will call for more beer...
> k30a

 
 
 

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Post by jamme » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:46:19


SEND THEM TO ME!!!!
(Sorry, i couldn't resist, i want some so bad)



Quote:
>A couple weeks ago, I heard a frog out in the pond and it sounded nice.
>Now, two weeks later, it sounds like I have a whole "gaggle" of frogs out
>there.  At first it was kind of cool, but it is getting too much.  Even with
>the windows closed, we can hear them at night.   Now, we can't have the
>windows open to hear the babbling brook sound ... I am almost worried the
>neighbors might say something and they aren't that close.

>Part of me wants to drain it (no fish in there or anything) for a couple
>days and I assume the frogs would "go away" (not sure if it would kill them)
>but part of me wants to keep it do to the "natural" effect it has.  Easy way
>to get rid of "most" of them?

>Darren

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Post by Tom La Bro » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:57:23


Luckily,

My problem is with tree frogs every year.  It is amazing how those little
frogs the size of quarter can make so much noise.  It lasts only 2 or 3
weeks and then it is back to normal.  I personally sleep through them, but
my wife complains off and on about it and usually one night wakes we up to
tell the frogs have quite and all is back to usual.

Tom L.L.
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Quote:
> The frogs are there to breed so they will leave eventually
> and their racket will subside to a reasonable level.... usually.
> Bullfrogs and Greenfrogs, being more aquatic, tend to stick
> around all summer. Treefrogs and toads will disappear for the
> rest of the season. Other frogs will hang around more or less
> but not spend too much time calling.
> And it all depends on where you live in the country. South
> or North, East or West.

> Draining would probably be your best bet. You could do some
> cleaning at that time if needed.
> Or you can try and catch the frogs and move them to a natural
> pond.

> To catch frogs you need two long handled sportfishing nets.
> And a good friend.
> And a six pack of beer.

> Wait for a warm night, spray on the bug stuff and grab some
> flashlights.
> Deposit a cold six pack of beer in a bucket of
> ice.
> (My favorite pond keeper in Texas assures me that consuming
> ice cold beer on a warm summer night helps one think
> like a frog.)

> Spotlight the frog and slowly position one net in front
> of him and move the other net up behind him.
> Bump him on the hind end and he ought to hop into
> the first net.

> Deposit frog in covered bucket.

> Not the bucket you are keeping the beer in.

> If you do that the frog will leap out when he contacts the cold beer cans.

> This will cause a wild chase
> through the begonias and will result in the frog getting back in
> the pond...
> which will call for more beer...
> k30a

 
 
 

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Post by mad » Sun, 23 Mar 2003 13:50:14


i can see it all now! LOLOLOL
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> The frogs are there to breed so they will leave eventually
> and their racket will subside to a reasonable level.... usually.
> Bullfrogs and Greenfrogs, being more aquatic, tend to stick
> around all summer. Treefrogs and toads will disappear for the
> rest of the season. Other frogs will hang around more or less
> but not spend too much time calling.
> And it all depends on where you live in the country. South
> or North, East or West.

> Draining would probably be your best bet. You could do some
> cleaning at that time if needed.
> Or you can try and catch the frogs and move them to a natural
> pond.

> To catch frogs you need two long handled sportfishing nets.
> And a good friend.
> And a six pack of beer.

> Wait for a warm night, spray on the bug stuff and grab some
> flashlights.
> Deposit a cold six pack of beer in a bucket of
> ice.
> (My favorite pond keeper in Texas assures me that consuming
> ice cold beer on a warm summer night helps one think
> like a frog.)

> Spotlight the frog and slowly position one net in front
> of him and move the other net up behind him.
> Bump him on the hind end and he ought to hop into
> the first net.

> Deposit frog in covered bucket.

> Not the bucket you are keeping the beer in.

> If you do that the frog will leap out when he contacts the cold beer cans.

> This will cause a wild chase
> through the begonias and will result in the frog getting back in
> the pond...
> which will call for more beer...
> k30a

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Post by bern mulle » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 02:20:08


We love our frogs and look forward to their singing. We have koi and
goldfish, and the fish seem to eat the occasional tadpole rather than the
other way around. In the fall we have tons of small fish. We don't usually
have bullfrogs, however. Just greens and leopard, toads, wood and tree. The
worst pond predator we have had was a visiting Heron who cleaned us out
(except the koi which were smart enough to stay hidden.)



Quote:
> Good plan!

> The frogs to me a great, the sounds remind me of simpler and better times.
> But they are a nightmare if you are trying to breed Koi or goldfish!  The
> frogs will eat them all!

 
 
 

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Post by nob.. » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 06:30:44




Quote:
>SEND THEM TO ME!!!!
>(Sorry, i couldn't resist, i want some so bad)

Ditto!  As long as they're not bullfrogs.

Alan

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Post by ~ ja » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 06:48:28


Quote:
>and will result in the frog getting back in
>the pond...
>which will call for more beer...

Yeah, once those frogs get a taste of beer they're there to stay. Demanding
more the little ***s. ;o)

Frog Song, it's an attitude thing, changing your attitude may be easier
than all the alternatives. Personally I can't wait till the frogs come, it
means SPRING! I hate it when it's chilly and I can't have the window fully
open to enjoy the frogs serenading. Much better than listening to the
neighbor's dog howl at fire trucks. ;o) ~ jan

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Post by Hal » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 07:39:33


All I have is toads and I'd like a frog of any kind.   One good bullfrog
might solve my problem of a couple small birds that drink from the water
falls.   Don't have to worry about them eating my koi, but I'm willing
to share the goldfish.   I've added more junk for frogs to hide in and
am hoping they will come this year.

Regards,

Hal

Quote:

>>SEND THEM TO ME!!!!
>>(Sorry, i couldn't resist, i want some so bad)

>Ditto!  As long as they're not bullfrogs.

 
 
 

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Post by jamme » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:12:44


Quote:

>Yeah, once those frogs get a taste of beer they're there to stay. Demanding
>more the little ***s. ;o)

That's all i need. A bunch of toads pickin' and a grinnin' whiles a
singin' and a dancin' to the Cotton Eyed Joe!

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Post by dr-s.. » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:19:17


my DH is seriously into frogs etc.  so we are getting indoor vocals now and then.
latest is the geckos and anoles brought back from Ala.  I am feeding em all crickets
this week as DH is off with 4 students at the national chess playoffs in Columbus,
Ohio.  I didnt realize those frogs could get that fat on crickets!!!  INgrid
 
 
 

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Post by K30 » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:28:27


Ingrid,


Patrol, they would escape to under the Fridgeland where they would sing away
their song of freedom and independence.

k30a

 
 
 

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Post by jamme » Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:50:46


Hahaha. Try orange wedges, crickets will come out of the woodwork for
oranges. It's even a cool experiment on a boring summer night.


Quote:
>Ingrid,

>Back in our frog feeding days we would have the

>Patrol, they would escape to under the Fridgeland where they would sing away
>their song of freedom and independence.

>k30a

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