Q: Where should I put this in my garden?
Place it in a shaded spot among plants or shrubs, on loose soil, since toads like to burrow and need easy access to insects.
AT510 - Lee Valley Toad House
A single toad can eat several thousand insect pests per year, as well as slugs and cutworms. Made to our specifications, this 11" diameter terra cotta toad house provides a moist, shady refuge to encourage toads to take up residence in your garden.
The shelter offers protection from predators; if one tries to enter, the two separate openings ensure that the toad always has an escape route. The openings measure 2 3/4" high by 4" wide, large enough for most common North American toads. Two small holes in the roof permit ventilation and help prevent rainwater from pooling on top.
Store indoors during winter, as freezing temperatures may cause breakage. This small investment in low-rise housing gives a big return.
Place it in a shaded spot among plants or shrubs, on loose soil, since toads like to burrow and need easy access to insects.
Toads are drawn to a moist, shaded, insect-rich habitat over time rather than being placed there directly; never capture and relocate a toad, and never release a non-native species into your garden.
No, bring the toad house indoors for winter, since freezing temperatures can crack the terra cotta.
The front and back doors give a resident toad an escape route if a predator tries to enter, rather than a single dead-end entrance.
Yes, they let rainwater drain off the top and keep the interior ventilated so it doesn't stay damp and stagnant.
| Materials | Terra cotta |
| Dimensions | 11" diameter overall; openings 2 3/4" high × 4" wide |
| Includes | Toad house |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Safety | Store indoors in winter; freezing temperatures may cause the terra cotta to crack. |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Lee Valley Toad House
A single toad can eat several thousand insect pests per year, as well as slugs and cutworms. Made to our specifications, this 11" diameter terra cotta toad house provides a moist, shady refuge to encourage toads to take up residence in your garden.
The shelter offers protection from predators; if one tries to enter, the two separate openings ensure that the toad always has an escape route. The openings measure 2 3/4" high by 4" wide, large enough for most common North American toads. Two small holes in the roof permit ventilation and help prevent rainwater from pooling on top.
Store indoors during winter, as freezing temperatures may cause breakage. This small investment in low-rise housing gives a big return.
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