Cane Toad Tadpole Removal — Gold Coast, Brisbane & Northern NSW
Stop cane toads at the source by removing tadpoles from your water features.
"Toads are gone, pets live on."
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Cane toads breed in standing water, laying thousands of eggs at a time. By removing tadpoles before they mature, we can dramatically reduce the toad population on your property and in your local area.
Did You Know?
A single female cane toad can lay up to 35,000 eggs at a time, and can breed twice a year. Removing tadpoles is one of the most effective ways to control toad populations.
Where We Find Tadpoles
- Garden ponds and water features
- Swimming pools (especially unmaintained)
- Dams and retention basins
- Drainage ditches and stormwater drains
- Pet water bowls left outside overnight
How to Identify Cane Toad Tadpoles
Cane toad tadpoles are distinctive and can usually be identified by:
- Colour: Jet black to dark brown, much darker than most native frog tadpoles. Note: at night this isn't reliable — they lose their black and brown colour and can't be identified by colour in the dark.
- Tail frill: A clear, see-through tail frill (fin) is a useful identifying feature.
- Size: Generally small, but size is a poor guide on its own because they grow as they develop.
- Behaviour: They often bask together in large groups in the heat of the day. Be cautious though — native frog tadpoles forced into a small, confined area will also gather together, so grouping alone doesn't confirm a cane toad.
- Location: Often in shallow, warm water.
Important
Don't attempt to remove tadpoles yourself without proper identification training. Native frog species are protected and it's illegal to harm them.
Tadpoles already emerged as toadlets? If you're seeing large numbers of tiny baby toads on your property, you need our baby cane toad removal service — rapid collection using specialised wet-vac equipment before they disperse.