The Signs
How do you know when you have a rabbit infestation?
Rabbits are often found in burrows called warrens and are generally nocturnal although they can be active during the day. They can however be a nuisance as their burrows cause sometimes devastating damage to lawns and embankments, and in large numbers they will produce excessive scrape and droppings over the land. Furthermore, since they are herbivores, they will eat shrubs and vegetation including crops, which can be very costly to farm owners.
The Impact
What risks can rabbits pose to you and your property?
- Damage to external grassland areas and embankments
- Damage to other vegetation and crops
- Holes and burrows in horse paddocks can cause injury
- Landowners are responsible for controlling rabbits, not causing damage to other people’s property or the illegal spreading of Myxomatosis under the Pests Act 1954
The Treatment
How we treat rabbits?
- Live traps and spring traps
- Hygiene advice
- Proofing
- Shooting
Legislation
What laws govern the treatment and control of rabbits?
- Wild Mammal Protection Act 1996
- Pests Act 1954
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
- Spring Trap Approval Order 2012
- Specified Animal Pathogen Order 1998
- Damage by Rabbits Act 1939
- Animal Welfare Act 2006
- Regulation (EC) 1107/2009
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