Rabbit Damage and Control

Rabbit Drop Boxes
Night Shooting
Lamping
Rabbit Proof Fencing

Rabbits are a common pest in many countries, including the UK. If you live in Manchester, Warrington, Cheshire or Liverpool and ever tried planting a garden, you may have experienced the trouble that they can cause. The amount of rabbit damage to crops is estimated to be nearly 100 million pounds per year. There are treatments that can be used to control them and their damage, however.

Rabbit damage can be prevented by treatments such as trapping and releasing or extermination. There are sanctuaries available for the animals to be safely transported to so they can live a normal life without destroying crops or gardens. There are other reasons to control rabbits as well.

Residents of Manchester, Warrington, Cheshire and Liverpool have probably noticed that not only are these creatures eating and destroying their gardens, but they're burrowing under their houses and into their lawns, as well. This can be unsightly and even cause issues with other rodents gaining access to your home.

These animals are attracted to the steep embankments on either side of rail and motorways. This is typically a not so bad situation, but if they start burrowing under a tree on an embankment then it can quickly become a hazard. If the tree isn't stable due to these burrows then a heavy wind can easily take it down and onto the motorway. This would, of course, be extremely dangerous to motorists.

Rabbits can also end up causing structural damage to the roadways and bridges themselves due to their burrowing. The burrowing removes much needed support from under areas that rely on the ground for stability. This can cause the collapse of a bridge or the crumbling of a road. They can even chew through water mains or underground wiring channels, which can cause a whole other fiasco.

Rabbit damage can easily destroy national parks, orchards, crops, gardens, sports arenas and countless other structures and natural areas. They can cause injury by stepping in a hole, or just make the park look like a mess. This is why control is so important.

These animals, while adorable, need to be controlled. Not just for our convenience, but for safety reasons as well. If we take care of them and treat them properly then we can live with them with a mutual understanding. Unfortunately, sometimes extermination is the only way to go, but it's best for both us and the rabbit population on the whole.