Ok. I can live with them in my big natural pond where the ducks and geese live, which is about 300 yds away. But my fish pond beside the house, with all the expensive plants and fantails is another story. Last summer I had a major invasion. The little buggers just sunbathed all over the waterlily pads, slithering into the water to munch on a goldfish whenever the urge struck them. I counted seven, in a 2500 gal pond. They finally finished off the fish.
I drained the pond, am starting over. I foolishly believe there should be some miraculous (hopefully ecologically safe) way to keep them away from this pond. Or maybe I should start an aquarium?
Any ideas?