What can I put in my garden to repel frogs and toads?

Use a frog gig or spear to catch and kill frogs. Gigs are multi-pronged claws that can attach to extended handles so you don't have to get so close to the frogs that you scare them away. Head out into your yard at night when frogs are most active. Shine a flashlight to find them and shine it in their eyes. read more

Although frogs can be beneficial to your garden, they can also be a nuisance as you have experienced. What keeps frogs attracted your garden are conditions such as a constantly moist soil, tall moist grass surrounding your garden or a nearby pond. read more

Keep your lawn mowed. This will reduce insect populations and keep the area dry, thereby discouraging frogs. Hire the kids to catch the frogs. My grandpa used to pay us a nickel for every potato bug we caught. I never got rich but I had fun. If you have a pond in your area, you can scoop out the frog eggs before they hatch. If it is a garden pond, consider draining it. Also, keeping the water moving will decrease mosquito populations. read more