Bramble Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Hello! Does anyone know of a frog deterrant? I know it's utterly ridiculous, but I'm terrified of them, I can barely bring myself to type the word. I've just been out to the eglu and there's a baby one (frog, not eglu!) just by the eggport. It feels like every frog in the world is out to get me, I really don't want to hurt them, but just wish they wouldn't use my garden as a playground. All suggestions for this stupid stupid stupid problem gratefully received. Thank you for listening to me whining ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Not stupid at all. I too am terrified of them, so much so that I hyperventilate when I see one. I'm embarrassed by my phobia, but I can not get over it. I will be interested in any replies too. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Thank you craftyhunnypie, good to know Im not alone. I have done some hypnotherapy which I would recommend - Im still terrified of them, but not to the extent that I was. They're such harmless creatures, most gardeners are thrilled tocome across them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Apparently there is a product called (funnily enough) "Frog Repellent" which can be bought online from www.bugspray.com (a US company, but which does ship internationally). I have no idea how effective it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Chickens are pretty good at seeing them off but I still have lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 My kittens Bollo & Naboo always bring them indoors Thankfully I don't mind picking them up, shame you don't live near me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfectspace Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 My OH also has a Frog phobia. The thing that has worked best for her is 'Graded Exposure'. You need the help of someone you trust to help you through it though. It is a tried and tested method for all phobias, and costs nothing but a bit of time and effort. We started by (me) catching some tiny baby frogs and keeping them in an old plastic fish tank (with lid), right at the end of the garden. OH just had to look up the garden and know they were there - which at first was enough to cause panic..... Once calm though, the process of a little more exposure continues. Look it up. It takes time but it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
