At RabbitBusters, our goal is to be able to provide an integrated control system for all rabbit problems.
To be most effective, rabbit control should be conducted in an integrated way, through adopting a range of complementary control strategies. Efforts should be concentrated on reducing the impact of rabbits, rather than focusing on killing rabbits in the short term.
Long term control involves an initial effort to:
- Reduce the rabbit numbers
- Remove the rabbits home
- Prevent access to potential food sources
- Reduce the potential for rabbits to re-establish in the same location.
Rabbits can be difficult to control and there are few methods that are inherently humane. However, it is possible to improve humaneness of a control program by ensuring that it is carried out at the most appropriate time and in accordance with the best practice.
SUMMER SEASONAL INFORMATION
As this is a seasonal business we have cutoffs and rabbit season will end as of the 1st of December and restart on the 1st of April.
We will not be doing any rabbit control between these dates due to animal welfare; we cannot use the working dogs & ferrets in the summer months.
We will however take inquires and book work for the return period.
Fox control will take place during these months .
HOT TIPS
- Do not leave piles of old branches and rubbish lying around as these provide a haven for rabbits.
- Don’t think one or two rabbits are ok, for every rabbit you see there are generally more around, and numbers can quickly get out of control.
- Remember that having rabbits around will draw in other predators such as foxes and cats who will quickly decide that your chickens and lambs are much easier meal tickets, so do something now rather than later
Methods of Control
Working dogs
Our dogs are an integral part of our operation and they are highly trained in the rabbit field and are started at a very young age.
Ferreting
Ferreting has many good points and is an important aspect to be included as part of an integrated plan of attack.
Fumigation
Fumigation and Warren Destruction are methods that often go hand in hand for the best results.
Rabbit Proof Fencing
Rabbit proof fencing is a one-off operation and should last for up to 20 years where maintenance is adequate.
Long Netting
Long Netting is a highly efficient and effective means of humanely taking of large numbers of rabbits.
Night Netting & Thermal
Night Netting is a very effective way to catch large numbers of rabbits with little or no disturbance to the surrounding area.
GPS Mapping
Used in conjuction with most other methods this lets us monitor the rabbit activity by recording location & size of rabbit warrens.
Other Pests
Other Pests that RabbitBusters can help to control including Foxes, Cats and Hares