Comparing rabbit control methods for different properties The rabbit control approach that suits a large farm may be quite different from one that works on a lifestyle block or beside a public reserve. Before choosing a method, look at the property, the rabbit problem and who else…
A patch of pasture that never seems to recover. Young plants repeatedly grazed back. Fresh digging along a fence line. Rabbit damage can become an ongoing frustration for farmers, lifestyle block owners and gardeners. Rabbits compete with livestock for pasture, damage vulnerable native vegetation, and disturb erosion-prone…
Spring brings longer days, warmer temperatures and fresh pasture growth. It can also mark the beginning of a rapid increase in rabbit activity. As food becomes more readily available, rabbits enter their main breeding season. A small population that appears manageable at the end of winter can…
Winter is an important time to assess rabbit activity and prepare for the breeding season ahead. Although rabbit numbers may appear lower during the colder months, the signs they leave behind can reveal where populations are established and where problems may increase once spring conditions arrive. Taking…
A Practical Guide for Farmers and Landowners Rabbit control is not a one-off job. Long-term success comes from consistent monitoring, early intervention, and combining multiple control methods throughout the year. For New Zealand farmers, orchardists, lifestyle block owners, and rural land managers, ongoing rabbit management is essential…
Rabbits remain one of New Zealand’s most damaging pest animals, impacting pasture production, crops, native vegetation, and farm profitability. For many rural properties, lifestyle blocks, and peri-urban areas, baiting with Pindone remains one of the most effective tools for reducing rabbit numbers when used correctly as part…
Identify the Problem: Rabbit Damage on New Zealand Farms Rabbits can cause major problems for New Zealand farmers, especially in dry regions, hill country, lifestyle blocks, orchards, vineyards, and cropping areas. The first step in effective rabbit control is correctly identifying the scale of the problem before…
Control Methods for Rabbits in New Zealand Wild rabbits continue to be one of the most damaging pest problems for New Zealand farmers. High rabbit numbers can reduce pasture growth, damage crops, increase erosion, and place ongoing pressure on farm productivity. Successful rabbit control is rarely achieved…
The following steps are critical if you are wanting a successful baiting program on your property. Share this information with your neighbours otherwise you might find their rabbits moving in once you have eradicated your fluffle of bunnies. Pindone Rabbit Bait must only be used in a…
Rabbit population management We are going to outline to you how to really make an impact on your rabbit population so we can win the war on this common enemy. One of the key words there is common, you really are going to need all your neighbours…
Traditionally simple snares are made of wire or cord, though other materials can be used including plant and animal fibres, and placed along existing animal travel routes, or along the anticipated path of travel an animal may use when approaching bait or other attractant. A traditional snare…
CSL is designed for people who carry out pest control and border control using extremely toxic substances called VTA (Vertebrate Toxic Agents) or extremely toxic gases called Fumigants. WorkSafe control the registration process for all persons who work with Cyanide, DRC1339, PAPP and Sodium fluoroacetate for controlling…
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