Tour your property regularly to find potential sites of infestation as well as burrows that need covering. Check sites where you have taken measures to deter rabbits on a regular basis to maintain control over these areas.
Check places where you have secured the structure on a regular basis to make sure the repairs are intact. Pest control services that specialize in small animal removal and control may be able to recommend contractors who may be able to help you secure structures.
Be sure to maintain your fence over time. Rabbits may find weak spots or dig up sections along the ground to re-gain entry.
Consult with a landscape designer on ways to incorporate these plants into your garden in an effective and aesthetically pleasing way.
Visit a tree farm to see if you can purchase young trees that can be planted on your property.
Hardware cloth despite the name is not a cloth, but rather a galvanized wire screen that comes in rolls and is available from your hardware store.
Consult a landscape designer to see if they have any suggestions as to fencing that can be effective at protecting your garden as well as aesthetically pleasing.
Many different brands and styles of motion-sensitive sprinklers are available. Consider the path of the water as you set up the sprinkler so as not to overwater or damage your plants.
Blood or bone meal fertilizer. Blood or bone meal fertilizer repels rabbits because they are natural herbivores, and, as an added bonus, these fertilizers are great for your garden. [9] X Research source Chemical repellents. Some chemical repellents like ammonium soaps can help deter rabbits, but they may not be safe for the more delicate plants in the garden, so be sure to read the label. A solution containing the bitter Bitrex can also be sprayed to deter rabbits, but generally only if the garden is made up of flowers because Bitrex will alter the taste of vegetables.
Dried sulfur and onions can also be effective repellents against rabbits. [11] X Research source
Gun safety courses may be available in your community. Hunting with an expert may help you with hunting safety and effectiveness at thinning the rabbit population on your property. You may be able to find people who want to hunt on your property if you do not want to do so yourself. The game is often compensation enough, and some hunters may even pay you for allowing them to hunt on your property.
Contact your local animal control officer or parks and recreation department to learn about release laws in your area.
