Dear Editor,
I am writing to draw attention to the fact that the increasing presence of the invasive Cuban frog is a problem that needs urgent attention. This matter has not only ecological implications but also practical consequences for us as citizens.
In St. Catherine where I live, the frogs have seemingly taken over. I read in a newspaper report last year that it was the same case in sections of Clarendon. These frogs are more presumptuous than the ones we were accustomed to back in the day. These frogs can climb too, so it’s hard to keep them out of the house. They seem to disregard boundaries, if we are not careful, we do not sleep in our beds because of them. I wonder how mothers with young babies manage.
It is imperative that the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) initiate a comprehensive public education campaign to address this problem before it spirals out of control.
We know frogs play a crucial role in our ecosystem, but these Cuban frogs are making life difficult. A public education campaign is needed to guide us as we deal with them daily. I don’t have a problem with them staying outside, but they seem more interested in coming indoors. We need help to tackle this frog invasion. I heard that they are going into people’s tanks where they store water. This cannot be healthy. It doesn’t even seem like the usual throwing of salt works in getting rid of them. I urge the relevant authority that is best equipped, to engage the public and educate us on how to deal with these frogs.
I am,
Joan Wilson