The Great Cane Toad Bust is Australia’s biggest toad bust! For one week every year, Watergum are challenging Australians to tadpole trap by day and toad bust by night.

Join Watergum for the 18th to the 26th of January 2025 and help us make an impact on our local cane toad populations!

Cane toads are toxic at every life stage and prolific breeders. By getting involved and taking action to remove toads and clean up your environment, you can create a safe haven for wildlife and pets on your property.

Every cane toad counts!

Register now to participate in the Great Cane Toad Bust 2025!

Register your interest to receive a FREE information pack and ID guide to get you started. Also check out local Cane Toad Bust event locations near you!

Keep up to date with local busting events and challenge updates by joining

The Great Cane Toad Bust 2025 Facebook event page.

Effective cane toad control starts at the tadpole stage. That’s because each female can produce up to 35,000 eggs each time she breeds – that’s up to 35x the rate of a Green Tree Frog!

You can purchase the Watergum Cane Toad Tadpole Lures and Tadpole Trap from our Hinter Hub store in Pomona.

Pre-order is now OPEN!

Pre-order before 3rd of January for pickup before the Great Toad Bust.

About the Author: Ilana Kelly

Ilana Kelly is a Communications Officer with Noosa Landcare. Ilana has completed a variety of environmental studies and has previously worked in ecological research. Ilana worked in the Project Officer team within Noosa Landcare for five years, focusing on water quality and catchment management in the Lake Macdonald area in partnership with landholders and Seqwater.