Has there been a decrease in the American Toad population?

[Greg M]

As John said, it is hard to tell without a carefully done survey whether toads are changing in numbers. However, anecdotally, many of us have seen huge changes in the numbers of amphibians in our neighborhoods. In my neighborhood, toads are quite scarce now, even though their breeding places are intact. It is hard to believe that the spraying of lawns and gardens is not part of the problem. Anyone here willing to put their beloved pet frog or toad out on a sprayed lawn, or harvest bugs from an area where spraying is endemic? My belief is that none of us would. I have stopped having my lawn sprayed and have accepted that my lawn and garden is not perfect. I try to encourage others to do the same...

[pac]

i say they are going down for the winter i have one myself but where i collect my toads from theres lots in till the winter once winter hits there no more in till summer

[BG]

They all moved out of NY . They can't afford the rent. They all moved to Minnesota.