Just talked to neighbor again... he seemed pretty bothered by them so I am
going to do my best to find and remove them. I think I will drain it and
take this time to do the spring cleaning of it. While I am doing that, I
will try to find the little buggers and get them out at that time. I will
probably leave it drained for a few days in hopes of "liquidating" any tad
poles that are there.

Unfortunately, I also can't figure out where the leak (that started the day
after I hear the complaint) occurs either. I think that part bothers me
more -- why did the pond start leaking only after I get a complaint. Not
trying to point fingers (too much) but just very coincidental. It doesn't
matter if the drop in water is person made or just something that happened
.... either way I got to figure out what happened and fix it.

If anyone hears of a type of trap or something, please let me know.

Thanks
Darren

"Ka30P" wrote in message
...

Hi Darren,

There is really no way to keep frogs away from
water this time of year. Mother Nature has them hardwired to do their
courting.

About the only thing you can do is get out there
at night with your flashlight and a couple of nets (invite your neighbor
since
it is in his best interest and he can see how hard it is) and catch the
little
hoppers. Put in covered bucket with an inch of water. You can drive them
to the
nearest natural body of water and let them go there.

Good luck!

kathy :-)
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