Frequently Asked Questions

If you spot a cane toad in your yard, keep your pets away immediately and avoid handling it with bare hands. Cane toads secrete a toxin through their skin that can be deadly to dogs and cats.

Instead, call Toad Busters as soon as possible. Our trained team responds quickly and uses safe, humane methods to inspect and remove cane toads. If you're outside our service area, contain the toad using a bucket or box (with ventilation) until help arrives — and always wear gloves.

Need help fast? Book an inspection here or call 1800-NO-TOADS.

Absolutely. Cane toads are highly toxic to dogs, and even a single lick or bite can lead to seizures, vomiting, paralysis, or worse. Their venom acts quickly, so time is critical.

Signs of poisoning include drooling, pawing at the mouth, red gums, and unsteady movement. If this happens, flush your dog's mouth with water immediately, aiming outwards, and contact your vet straight away.

Our mission is to prevent this ever happening — with toad-proof fencing and professional toad removal, your pets can enjoy the backyard safely.

We offer fast, responsive toad removal across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Northern NSW. In most cases, we can attend your property within 24 hours — often sooner for urgent situations.

Our trained technicians arrive ready to handle the problem on the spot, and we also provide full inspections and advice to stop toads coming back.

If you need immediate help or want to book a property check, click here to get started or call 1800-NO-TOADS.

We visit before dark, survey danger zones (we call these red zones), inspect for breeding sites, and collect any toads found after nightfall. You'll receive a safety report with tips.

Not at all. We humanely euthanise them following local wildlife guidelines. This is a completely hands-off service.

You can, but many customers find it unpleasant and risky. DIY often leads to toxin exposure, injuries, or illegal relocation. We make it safe and easy.

The same ones won't — we remove them permanently. However, others may move in, which is why recurring collection is best.

Toads are nocturnal and seasonal. You may not see them, but they're there — and one toad can be fatal to pets.

Textilene® polyvinyl mesh in a basketweave pattern with a strength rating of approximately 2667 kPa (converted from 387 psi).

No, we place the barrier approximately 100 mm to 150 mm into the ground so that the toads cannot burrow under it. We need to make sure the area does not have foliage and/or root structures that make it difficult or impossible to place the material into the ground. If we cannot dig due to obstructions, we will stake the mesh to the ground and advise that the homeowner cover the staked mesh with dirt, rock, or mulch. We do not provide these groundcovers.

We attach the barrier to exterior walls of the house to avoid any gaps that may allow the toads access to the yard.

When it comes to the gate, we will attach a piece of edging that will brush the ground ensuring a tight seal but allowing for the same gate movement and access you had before installation of the cane toad barrier.

No because not only is the Textilene® mesh nearly indestructible, we offer added protection by installing protective edging with screws and washers. We can run that edging on one or both sides of the fencing to offer you the shield you choose.

Our barrier comes in black, brown, white and green. They are all see through, with matching moldings!

Very! The border on the mesh material is a leather-engrained, reinforced Quadstitch® border material with multiple stitches of the highest grade Aqualon marine thread securing the border to the mesh.

We can apply the barrier to any fence including vinyl, chain link, aluminum, wood (including shadowbox) and more.

Yes — 99% effective. It's been tested for 10+ years. We also offer regular fence checks.

The mesh is low-visibility, breathable, and colour-matched to your fence.

Yes — we offer 50/50 split or smaller area fencing to suit most budgets.

We offer portable fenced pet zones that you can take with you when you move.

Yes — our team is background-checked, tracked via GPS, and trained to be respectful. You'll meet them first.

It includes life-saving tools and clear, step-by-step instructions. The goal is education and readiness — everyone in your household should know how to use it. You can replace items anytime, and it gives your pet the best shot in a crisis.