The #1 toxic threat to South Florida pets
Cane Toad Barriers & Removal
Cane toad removal is the flagship service at Toad Shield — and for good reason. The cane toad (also called the bufo or marine toad) is the single most dangerous animal most South Florida pets will ever encounter in their own backyard. Their toxin works fast, and by the time symptoms appear, every minute counts.
We take a protection-first approach: identify where toads are getting in and breeding, remove the ones already on your property, install physical barriers along fences and water features, and put a recurring prevention plan in place so your yard stays safe season after season.
Why it’s dangerous
When a curious dog or cat licks, bites, or mouths a cane toad, the toad releases bufotoxin from glands behind its head. Within minutes this can cause drooling, bright-red gums, disorientation, seizures, and death. Cane toads breed explosively in the warm, wet South Florida climate and are most active at night and during the rainy season — exactly when pets are out in the yard.
What's included
- Full nighttime property sweep and removal of active cane toads
- Inspection of breeding sources — ponds, drains, pools, and standing water
- Pet-safe physical barrier installation along fence lines and water features
- Identification training so you can tell a harmless native frog from a deadly bufo
- Recurring prevention visits timed to the rainy-season breeding cycle
Ideal for
- Dog and cat owners with yard access
- Homes near canals, lakes, retention ponds, or golf courses
- Anyone who has already had a close call with a toxic toad
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