How to Avoid Killing Toads When Mowing Grass

Cutting the grass is necessary for maintaining a healthy, well-manicured lawn. If you're not careful, however, you may end up cutting down the local wildlife population as well as the grass. Should toads find your yard an appealing place to explore, they may wind up in harm's way. Since finding amphibious remains chopped, diced and strewn about the yard is not pleasant, plan your mowing sessions to avoid any avoidable casualties.

Instructions

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     Cut the grass only on dry, warm days. Toads are less likely to be exploring the yard during dry weather.

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     Raise the blades on your lawnmower so they are not low enough to hit any unsuspecting wildlife. Cutting your grass to 3 inches is typically high enough to clear any toads near the soil.

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     Cut the grass during midday. Toads generally come out during the morning and evening hours, when the weather is not as oppressively hot and the ground is moistened by dew.