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green treefrogs are a familiar sight and sound in Georgia yards during hot weather, especially around porch lights after dark. Here are five takeaways from The Augusta Chronicle’s look at these summertime visitors.
- They handle Georgia heat well.The frogs thrive through the state’s sweltering summer conditions, making them a common warm-season presence in gardens and around homes.
- Porch lights can become their dinner table.Lights draw insects at night, and the frogs follow the food supply, perching nearby to catch the bugs that gather there.
- They can help control nuisance insects.By feeding around exterior lights, treefrogs may reduce the number of flying insects lingering on porches and near doors.
- Evening is the best time to spot them.Their connection to nighttime insect activity means homeowners are most likely to see or hear them after sunset.
- A treefrog on the porch is usually a good sign.Rather than treating it as a pest, consider it a small, insect-eating neighbor taking advantage of your yard’s nighttime buffet.
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This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: 5 things to know about American green treefrogs in Georgia
