coqui frog solution

[Les C]

So, let's see, the zapper will produce more Coqui chirps for an undetermined length of time, increasing the chirp level. Sounds like it will be an easy solution to sell.

Edited by - Les C on 02/06/2007 14:00:30

[adias]

It depends. There are lots of reasons it could fail. Primarily, if the electronic Coqui does a lot of chirping and fails to attract the ladies then it useless; however if it attracts "X" ladies every night and "X" is a large enough number to reduce the Coqui population, it might be worthwhile.

Speculation at this point is probably pointless, someone has to try it out and evaluate the potential; either way, a good research paper for a UHH tropical Agriculture student.

[loffelkopffl]

"Our home security, our daughters, children, wives, our persons, possessions are at far more risk than anybody I’ve seen or heard comment to date, and it needs to be addressed."


you've got to be kidding, right?

[Scott_S]

What is the highest elevation someone has heard a coqui? I am on 6 road in HA and I heard one way off in the distance, other than that just crickets. I drove to 8 rd and there were some there, this is how it has been the last few years.

Scott

[Royall]

Monday night it was so quiet at our house that I almost couldn't get to sleep! Didn't hear on Coqui. Last night there were a few but not as many as usual. It has been a bit chilly lately.

Royall

What goes around comes around!

[oink]

To increase your killing pleasure, you can use an airsoft machinegun (cheap mans paintball gun). Pay more for your ammo and get the biogradable type pellets (starch) so you don't have little colored plastic beads everywhere. You might want to warn your neighbors, so they don't freak when they see you come out with what looks like a military battle rifle. Don't forget your camo fatigues and face paint.

S. FL Islander to be

[Jeffhale]

quote:

---

"Our home security, our daughters, children, wives, our persons, possessions are at far more risk than anybody I’ve seen or heard comment to date, and it needs to be addressed.


you've got to be kidding, right?

---

Nope not kidding.

November/December 05 I rented a house in Hawaiian beaches. It was at the end of the street, one empty lot away from neighbor on most sides. From dusk to dawn there was only one thing I could hear.

Not a single dog, not a chicken, no cars, people, nuthin but Coqui.

However during day light, Although I never actually saw these things, just heard em, there were at least three dogs nearby especially one protecting its yard, , some chickens down the way, a Harley rider within 100 feet, neighbors chatting, occasional yelling, some probable beer drinking activity, somebody nearby needed a new muffler, and other usual sounds.

When the sound of these surrounds your home, neighborhood, you may as I did, discover the chickens down the street, those packs of yelping dogs, them arguing neighbors weren't so bad compared to The Hawaiian Coqui

It's like, when the sun returns so does paradise.



The one Coqui I encountered, caught, last Dec-07 at night. Took me 'like' five minutes to zero in on him with my flashlight, standing a few feet from him. Eventually as he sounded off I got within inches and grabbed him. What surprised me though was; Even my presence and flash light gleaming all around it, in contrast to most critters, did not stop this guy from chirping.

Edited by - Jeffhale on 02/07/2007 09:13:13

[Lew P]

My wife thinks the coqui will not disturb her sleep, because she always sleeps with a very loud noisy fan. I don't like it myself, it drowns out all noise and we could never hear someone breaking in, but we have a good watchdog.

[Brad W]

I've got to second (with an appreciation of the sarcasm) Les C's observation on the zapper. The frogs could live in peace if they'd just shutup. The goal here is less noise, not more.

And the safety concerns voiced by some over the frog's noise are amplified (pun intended) by sleeping with ear plugs. It isn't just indruders, but fire, sick family members, dogs that need to go out, emergency phone calls, you name it. I just don't see it as being a perfect option.

[mella l]

Just an FYI the following hearings are set and will discuss liability issues of coqui irradication by volunteers. Interesting information.

THE SENATE THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

TIME: 2:30 pm

PLACE: Conference Room 414

State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
A G E N D A




SB 1719 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOANS.

Increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the chairperson's authority to approve agricultural loans and aquacultural loans.


SB 1755 RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR COQUI FROG ERADICATION EFFORTS.

Provides limited immunity from liability to governmental agencies and to private entities engaged in coqui frog eradication efforts for injuries sustained by volunteers.


Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 407, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.


mella l