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JCS Wildlife Deluxe Poly Lumber Tree Frog House
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JCS Wildlife Deluxe Poly Lumber Tree Frog House
$72.96
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Description
Description
Welcome charming amphibian neighbors to your yard with the JCS Wildlife Deluxe Poly Lumber Tree Frog House. Handcrafted in the USA from premium recycled plastic lumber, this high-performance shelter provides a secure, predatory-proof resting spot for native tree frogs to sleep comfortably during the day and thrive at night.
Built to withstand severe elements without cracking, splitting, or fading, this eco-friendly frog habitat functions as a natural pest control station that looks sharp in any backyard, garden, or patio space.
Key Features & Benefits
- Moisture-Retaining Water Reservoir: Specially engineered with an interior water reservoir to provide the critical, life-saving dampness that frogs naturally need to keep their skin hydrated and survive.
- Smart All-Weather Overfill Drainage: Designed with precise top roof entries that let rainwater automatically replenish the reservoir, while an integrated overflow system prevents the internal well from flooding.
- Lifetime Recycled Poly Lumber Build: Handcrafted from premium recycled milk jugs and high-density plastics. It is entirely non-porous and guaranteed never to crack, rot, split, warp, or fade.
- Natural Eco-Friendly Pest Control: Encouraging local tree frogs to live in your garden provides a chemical-free defense system that rapidly decimates nighttime mosquitoes, gnats, moths, and agricultural pests.
- Safe Communal Den Architecture: Thoughtfully scaled to match the nesting instincts of nearly 30 species of tree frogs across North America, allowing multiple frogs to peacefully roost inside at the same time.
Product Specifications & Attributes
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | JCS Wildlife |
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Single-Chamber Tree Frog House |
| Overall Dimensions | 20" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D |
| Product Weight | 5.0 lbs |
| Material Construction | High-Density Recycled Poly Lumber & Stainless Steel Hardware |
| Special Interior Feature | Integrated Self-Filling Water Reservoir |
| Target Wildlife | North American Tree Frogs (Green, Gray, Barking, and Pacific species) |
| Country of Origin | Proudly Made in the USA |
Habitat & Placement Guide: How to Attract Tree Frogs
Proper environmental placement is the absolute key to achieving high occupancy rates in your new frog shelter.
- The Outdoor Light Trick: Securely mount your frog house near an active outdoor patio light, porch lamp, or landscape spotlight. The artificial glow naturally attracts nocturnal insects at night, creating an easy, late-night buffet right at the frogs' front door.
- Mounting Height: Install the flat back panel 4 to 6 feet above the ground onto the side of a sturdy wooden post, backyard fence line, mature tree trunk, or exterior building wall. This height keeps frogs completely safe from ground pets and predators.
- The Daily Routine: Once established, enjoy watching a fantastic backyard wildlife cycle. The frogs will emerge from the bottom of their poly home right before dark to hunt, and safely return to rest inside the damp chamber at dawn.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does a tree frog house need an interior water reservoir?
Amphibians do not drink water through their mouths; instead, they absorb moisture and oxygen directly through their highly sensitive skin. If their bodies dry out, they cannot survive. This house features a built-in reservoir well that holds fresh water, keeping the interior humidity perfectly optimized.
Amphibians do not drink water through their mouths; instead, they absorb moisture and oxygen directly through their highly sensitive skin. If their bodies dry out, they cannot survive. This house features a built-in reservoir well that holds fresh water, keeping the interior humidity perfectly optimized.
Will multiple frogs share this single-chamber house?
Yes! Tree frogs are naturally social during their daytime sleeping hours. It is very common for several tree frogs to pack into the single-chamber tube together to share moisture and stay cozy before their evening hunt.
Yes! Tree frogs are naturally social during their daytime sleeping hours. It is very common for several tree frogs to pack into the single-chamber tube together to share moisture and stay cozy before their evening hunt.
How does the water reservoir stay filled and clean?
The overhanging roof features targeted openings that allow natural rainfall to pour down and refill the reservoir automatically. Any excess water escapes through our built-in overflow drainage slits, ensuring the internal well stays clean and fresh without turning stagnant or overfilling.
The overhanging roof features targeted openings that allow natural rainfall to pour down and refill the reservoir automatically. Any excess water escapes through our built-in overflow drainage slits, ensuring the internal well stays clean and fresh without turning stagnant or overfilling.
Is poly lumber safe for amphibians compared to traditional wood?
Yes, it is significantly safer and cleaner. Traditional wood frog houses trap moisture from humidity, which rapidly warps the panels and creates a breeding ground for harmful fungal wood rot and bacteria. Recycled poly lumber is completely non-porous and stain-resistant. It absorbs absolutely nothing, making it completely safe for delicate frog skin and exceptionally easy to spray clean with plain water.
Yes, it is significantly safer and cleaner. Traditional wood frog houses trap moisture from humidity, which rapidly warps the panels and creates a breeding ground for harmful fungal wood rot and bacteria. Recycled poly lumber is completely non-porous and stain-resistant. It absorbs absolutely nothing, making it completely safe for delicate frog skin and exceptionally easy to spray clean with plain water.
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