Pebbles33 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 We moved into a lovely house in Mae Rim at the beginning of April. After about two weeks the frog croaking started. We have a pond attached to the house and unfortunately did not think about the problems that might arise from it before moving in. Needless to say the frogs love it and now, nearly June, it seems like the word has spread and we've got at least double the frogs than last month. We are just getting into rainy season so I'm guessing this will last the entire season. Is that right?? I haven't been able to find a solution online for getting rid of them other than spraying bleach everywhere which isn't really an option. Anyone have suggestions on what I can do here to keep them away? Are there frog repellents that aren't too harmful to the environment and our pets? If so, where might I find them? I've tried spreading salt around and spraying lime juice which I read about online but it didn't seem to work. They're getting so loud and are right outside our bedroom so driving me insane. Was thinking asking if some Thai people from the village would like to come and catch them but not sure how long that would solve the problem. Thanks for any helpful advise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 frogs and ponds go hand in glove. we have a pond on a busy city road and the frogs sniffed it out within months, now we have a small family of them usually young ones. i guess when they get bigger the rats enjoy the sport. the rains at this time flood out their small underground holes so the chorus of croaking starts immediately. many locals go out at night with their torches and nets hoping to get sufficient to eat or sell. why not put the word out that you have dozens and would welcome anyone who wants to catch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 That's partially true....my dogs went crazy tonight due to locals out with torches looking for tree frogs. Not sure about other species Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnatong Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 You have three options 1. Fill in the pond. 2. Move house 3. Acclimatise to natures sounds. My Father (an English farmer) had a hatred of "newcomers" who complained about the sounds and smells of nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Don't suppose you complained did you? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnatong Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Don't suppose you complained did you? ;-) ?? Who are you asking ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 You lol, sorry couldn't resist the light hearted opportunity. I seem to recall snakes eat frogs, bit extreme but needs must sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannig Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I hereby claim to be unrelated to this harassment! (hint: see my avatar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnatong Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 You lol, sorry couldn't resist the light hearted opportunity. I seem to recall snakes eat frogs, bit extreme but needs must sometimes. Are you offering to eat the OP's frogs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowriesuzanne Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 The frogs may be your best friends. They eat mosquito larvae. Think of all the pathogens plus the new Zika virus that mosquitos deliver. I used to hate the semi-starved cats in my moo ban. Then I discovered that they eat baby snakes. I am now a friend of the feral cats. May they flourish and multiply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Live at peace with nature and live at peace with yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I live beside an area that has a gazillion frogs from the tiny kiat to oonangs. Once it starts to rain their opera begins around eight pm and lasts for up to twelve hours. Some nights it is so loud we end up laughing at 3am because they wake us up. I absolutely love the sounds and look forward to the ranking season just for this. You have to embrace nature and cease fighting it because you are going to be the loser if you do not do this. Mankind has moved into the territory of wild animals and have to respect this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Frogs, chickens, all sounds of my village home - also lizards and birds... I seem to get used to these sounds of nature... other sounds bother me though, sporadically barking dogs... All I can say is try and forget about it, don't obsess and it just becomes background noise... and think how many mosquitoes they must be eating.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchisaan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 The sound of nature beats the sound of havvy trafic and all night kareoka bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 https://dengarden.com/gardening/howtokillfrogs Some good ideas here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotoo Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 https://dengarden.com/gardening/howtokillfrogs Some good ideas here Killing's rarely a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) The frogs may be your best friends. They eat mosquito larvae. Think of all the pathogens plus the new Zika virus that mosquitos deliver. I used to hate the semi-starved cats in my moo ban. Then I discovered that they eat baby snakes. I am now a friend of the feral cats. May they flourish and multiply. [/quote Frogs do not prey on mosquito nor do their larva prey on mosquito larva. They will eat other species of garden pests as well a benficial insects Edited May 30, 2016 by daoyai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 could be worse could be next to an airport. Even there the people get used to it and learn to so to speak not here it. The best way to keep on hearing them is to try not to hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 could be worse could be next to an airport. Even there the people get used to it and learn to so to speak not here it. The best way to keep on hearing them is to try not to hear them. Kind of sounds like something Oscar Wilde would say.... The thing worse than being talked about, is not being talked about. Very witty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Live at peace with nature and live at peace with yourself. That works for me out here in rural Khampaeng Phet with just one thing that I hate. The flying ants that come along when it rains. My wife comes up with the word "mengman". They only seem to appear in the evenings and last night there were swarms of them. They are attracted by lights but usually they seem to pack in around 8 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trujillo Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Buy 10,000 starving snakes. Turn snakes loose in pond. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 vive les kara-croaky ! I love the sounds of frogs, and am in a frog-challenged neighborhood. I'll pay you 5 baht per frog weighing over 50 grams you deliver unharmed ... after you dig the pond, and find a water source to fill it. cheers, ~o:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Can't say I blame you. You must be..hopping mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamcrut Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Open a snake pit in your garden, after few days the problem is solved. Then return home again, sell the snake to locals for their pat pet or stew and enjoy the silence in your garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) The frogs are not going to go away in the wet season nor is there any cure to their existence. Suggest if its major problem, as it seems to be in your case, fill in the pond and turn it into a garden. PS: Fish eat mosquito larvae but frogs don't. Edited May 30, 2016 by Sparkles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opalred Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 you can eat them taste like chicken but you only eat the one that goes omg omg not ong ong happy froging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Wait till the Cicadas go into full throttle then you will have sometime to complain about,learn to live with the frogs they do a lot of good,it's only because its their breeding season. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 French people are rather annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Is there a worse excuse to upset the balance of nature? Wear ear plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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