How can I get rid of them? My patio has become home to several of them and I'm looking for a way to repel them (I know if I kill them others will come in).
The repellent should be pet safe since my dogs are out there.
We do NOT leave any food out there (all animals are fed inside except the chickens which are inside their cage).
They seem to get under neath our storage bench and come in from under the fence / gate.
Suggestions?
From
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:573452012:pc=PC_698
Prevention and control
Control of the cane toad is at the discretion of the landowner. Below are some recommended humane methods:
Strand of cane toad eggs - Copyright Queensland Museum.Egg removal
* mature females may lay several thousand eggs per season
* the eggs are easy to identify: they are long, clear, gelatinous strands containing black eggs
* they may be removed from a water body by gently lifting out of the water
* put the eggs in a sealable plastic bag and place in the bin
* you can also lay the eggs in the sun away from the water and allow to dry
* It is recommended that you use disposable gloves when handling cane toad eggs
Fencing
* as cane toads do not climb well or jump very high, a fencing height of 50 centimetres is sufficient
* the fence should be made of moulded plastic or metal
* note that such fencing may also exclude some native wildlife species from the water body
Natural exclusion barriers
A variety of small, dense bushes, shrubs, grasses and other natural objects, such as rocks and logs can provide effective cane toad-proof barriers, provided they are positioned appropriately with no access holes.
Humane euthanasia
Council knows that the most humane method of euthanasia for cane toads is chemical injection or emersion. However, as the public donât have access to the required chemicals, stepped hypothermia (chilling followed by freezing) is the most practicable, humane technique for use at home.
Straight out freezing of cane toads might painful due to ice crystal formation on the skin and in the organs. Therefore:
1. First chill them in a refrigerator at four degrees Celsius for an hour to induce a state of unconsciousness.
2. Place them in the freezer for a minimum of 16 hours.
3. Remove the toads from the freezer and either bury them or put them in a compost heap. They are a good natural fertiliser but make sure pets cannot get to the compost heap.
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:573452012:pc=PC_698
