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Started by Ann Marie Fischer
Jul 21, 2025
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Bullfrogs?
Jul 21, 2025
Has anyone had success in getting rid of bullfrogs? They have invaded our pond.

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Comment by Heather Arps
Sep 4, 2025
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Greetings, The blue herons took care of our bull frog problem. You can buy sliders in a lot places but it is my understanding that they do not just eat bull frogs...they also eat the indigenous peepers. Ask Madrona Murphey. Sliders are also fairly dirty critters...mucking the water over time. But cool little dinosaurs.
Comment by Ann Marie Fischer
Aug 13, 2025
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That is very exciting! Are you aware of any downside to introducing this red eared slider turtle into the environment? And do you have any idea where one could get a turtle of that species?

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Comment by Mark Belanger
Aug 10, 2025
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We recently discovered a red eared slider turtle that a previous owner had on the property. We relocated him to our front pond where a few bullfrogs were holding daily concerts. Within a couple weeks the turtle had eaten back our algae and duckweed, and the bullfrogs have all gone away! We are fairly certain that our bullfrogs have been eaten by our new re ... Read All
Comment by Sheila Metcalf
Jul 22, 2025
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Hi Ann Marie. I also have bull frogs keeping me awake! Have you called this young man? Or found another solution? I am interested in how it all goes. Thank you.
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Comment by Zac Ahneman
Jul 21, 2025
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My 12 year old son is a great bull frogger. I’m sure he could remove a decent amount for you. 468-3294