Introduction

You do not want your pool to get infested with frogs as they are a reservoir of several diseases.

Not to mention they can easily lay eggs right in your pool and within a matter of weeks, your pool will swarm with tadpoles.

To protect yourself from such a situation, it is essential to undertake some proactive measures as it will help you save a considerable amount of money on the repair.

Basics regarding how to keep your pool clean

Several factors might attract frogs to infest your inflatable pool viz. rainy season, dirty surroundings, etc.

Thus, you must keep the pool in a pristine condition as it will also increase the resale value of your place.

Frogs might even attract several reptiles, including snakes that can be dangerous for you and your loved ones.

Tips and tricks to keep frogs out of your pool

There are several tricks with which you can check on your pool's water quality and keep frogs at bay.

Buy pool cover

Covering your pool when not in use is one of the best ways with which you can keep frogs at bay.

You can even purchase a solar pool that will even help you to keep the water warm.

Install fence on the circumference

If you live close to nature, then do install a fence as there is a possibility that along frog other reptiles might enter the pool.

You can use a fence made up of aluminum as it is highly durable and you do not have to invest frequently on repairs.

Control insect population

Frogs prey on small insects and their eggs, this is the reason why you must use germicide or shock the pool regularly.

If possible, do use vacuum heads every fortnight as they regulate the growth of insects along with algal infestation.

Clean the surroundings

Do keep the surroundings of your pool tidy, you should trim the grass or cut down unwanted weed that can create nuisance in the future.

Correcting common problems

Frog infestation might lead to several other problems that you need to resolve right away or you may have to spend a hefty amount in pool replacement.

Some of the most common problems are as follows.

Decolorizing of pool’s inner surface

If you do not control the population of frogs, then they will lay eggs inside the pool which eventually hatch into tadpoles.

They start to contaminate the water by excreting in it, resulting in the inner lining of the pool will eventually decolorize.

Invasion of other animals

Several reptiles like poisonous snakes might start to invade your residential premises as frogs are their main prey.

Thus, it will cause a great deal of threat to your safety.

Fungal infections

Swimming in a pool that is swarming with tadpoles will make you prone to fungal infection. 

These infections can even give rise to several other complications in the case of patients suffering from diabetes.

Analysis of best practices

There are several ways with which you can keep frogs out of your pool.

Some of the most common and easy to use practices are as follows.

Inducing non-chlorine pool shock

Indeed it is one of the best methods with which you can control the frog population; all you need to do is to pour the non-chlorine shock in the pool.
This process will help you to get rid of the frog and tadpoles without increasing the chlorine level of your swimming pool.

Use pool skimmer

With the help of pool skimmer, you can remove the small tadpoles and eggs without much hassle.

All you need to do is to place the skimmer in a vertical direction close to the area that is infested with eggs.

Once the pool gets thoroughly cleared you can shock it with the help of chlorine.

Tools you can use

Some of the most proficient tools that you can use to get rid of fog from the pool are as follows.

Liquid chlorine

Liquid chlorine is one of the best products that offer you ease in maintaining the pH of your pool.

With low pH the acid level of the pool is balanced and it makes it impossible for frog eggs to survive.

Skimmer

With the help of a skimmer, you can quickly get rid of the frog eggs.

Initially, just place the skimmer where the eggs’ concentration is higher, and then turn it on, it will automatically clear the area from eggs and little tadpoles.

Pool cover

Do cover your swimming pool when not in use, it not only prevents the entry of frogs but you do not have to clear leaves and other debris.