How to Get Rid of Rabbits?

Sep 13
07:31

2010

Lavanay Bhadwal

Lavanay Bhadwal

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Rabbits are aware of the poisonous properties of monkshood and foxglove, so you can also place them around.

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It takes a lot of effort to get rid of rabbits when there are so many areas where they can do the damage. You need to follow a mixed approach like using guards,How to Get Rid of Rabbits? Articles traps, repellents, fencing and distractions to get rid of rabbits
Place fence all around the area.
This will restrict the entry of rabbits in your area. If you have problem putting up a fence, ask your local worker or gardener to do this for you. Not only plain fence, but using electrified fence can help you get rid of rabbits soon. Once all the varmints are aware of the electrifying property of the fence, they will not dare to come near the fence.

Surround the area with rabbit repellent. Main ingredients of these repellents are lavender and garlic which is hated by the rabbits. Planting catnip all along the fence will also reduce the number rabbits coming in your area. Having said that, if you have kids in your home then you need to pay special attention here but when all of you are mature enough then this method will work wonders. Many people use concentrated garlic to keep away the rabbits.

Camphor or moth balls will also keep the rabbits away but using these materials will make your area poisonous and can harm pets, ground water, garden plants and you as well.
Placing the dogs in your area will drastically reduce the number of rabbits to zero. Leave dogs free in your area so that they could run after the rabbits and deer. After these dogs are put inside, these rabbits will come back. Australia is one such country who tried to get rid of rabbits by employing cats. This project failed so miserably that deadly virus was introduced later, which of course is not the option available to you.


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