Cane toad (Bufo marinus)
Dan Papacek
About HopStop®
HopStop® is an efficient and humane way to be rid of the cane toad scourge. Cane toads are introduced pests that cause terrible harm to many of our native wildlife species. Vigilant control of cane toads in an area can help significantly reduce local populations and provide an opportunity for native wildlife to recover.
Where entire neighbourhoods and communities engage in cane toad control the results can be very worthwhile.
Adult cane toad showing bony ridge between the eyes
Be sure it is a cane toad
It is important that you do not treat native frog species by accident as they are an important part of our national biodiversity.
Cane toads are distinctive and can be distinguished by the following features:
the presence of
bulging ‘poison gland’ areas on their shoulders
a bony ‘M’-shaped ridge over the nose
the absence of
- suckers under their feet
If you are still not sure the following links can help distinguish cane toads from native frog species.
HopStop - Cane Toad Control
Using HopStop®
Detailed instructions, provided on the can, should be followed carefully.
A quick spray of 2-3 seconds is sufficient to control most cane toads. Larger toads may require a second burst.
Cane toads stop moving very soon after treatment. Dead toads can be collected about 2 hours after treatment and disposed of by wrapping in paper or a plastic bag and placing into the household garbage.
HopStop® is the only legal and humane way to be rid of cane toads.
How to purchase HopStop
HopStop should be available through your local hardware store.
At this stage we are unable to send HopStop by post as it is only available in an aerosol can.
If you would like advice on where to purchase HopStop please give us a call or send an email.