Wild Rabbits:

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Rabbits can be important in maintaining plant diversity in a range of habitats, but they can also cause significant damage. Garden plants, lawns, trees and crops can all be subject to significant damage from rabbits. 

Why do you need to control rabbits?

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• Damage to stock / reputation.

• It’s the law.

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All occupiers have statutory obligations regarding wild rabbits that are harbouring on their land. An order under Section One of the Pests Act 1954 declares England and Wales (except for the City of London, the Isles of Scilly and Skokholm Island) a Rabbit Clearance Area. In this area, every occupier of land is responsible for controlling wild rabbits on his/her land or for taking steps to prevent them causing damage. This is a continuing obligation.

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Other Mammals

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• Foxes (Vulpes vulpes)

• Moles (Talpa europaea)

• Stoats (Mustela erminea)

• Mink (Neovison vison)

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