Wild rabbits thrive in almost every area of North America. They can live in a variety of habitats as long as they have food and an abundance of natural cover to hide and nest. Unfortunately in suburban areas, their food may include the flowers in your yard or vegetables in your garden.
Surrounding your property with a rabbit fence is probably not practical. The alternative to fencing is usually a commercial or homemade repellent. There are a variety to choose from and they can be very effective. They do, however, have their limitations. If you are trying to protect a very large area, repellents may quickly become cost-prohibitive.
There are still other alternatives to fencing and repellents. Several companies now manufacture a motion-activated sprinkler that is extremely easy to use. It is a relatively new product on the market and it has turned out to be a very effective method to scare rabbits and other animals away before they do damage to your yard.
Installation is simple. You attach the sprinkler to a hose, stick the sprinkler in the ground in the area you want to protect, turn on the water and let the sprinkler guard the area. When a rabbit, deer, dog, cat, groundhog or any other animal approaches and comes within range of the sprinkler's motion-activated sensor, it starts pulsing a spray of water for 3 seconds that frightens the animal away with its sudden activation.
Most devices cover quite a large area, up to 1000 square feet, and users who have purchased the device online have provided rave reviews about its effectiveness.
Another alternative to fencing, repellents and sprinklers is trapping and relocating the rabbit or other animal. This may be the simplest and most effective method of all. You are essentially removing the culprit from your area eliminating the need to try to protect your yard or garden.
It is also a very humane solution to the problem. You can easily trap wild rabbits using a well-positioned Havahart live animal trap. They are available in a variety of styles and sizes for many different animals.
To attract rabbits, you can use any one of their favorite foods including lettuce, carrots, brussel sprouts or apples. Havahart also recommends spraying the inside of the trap with apple cider for better results. Many people who have had success trapping rabbits also suggest that peanut butter can also be used as an effective bait.
Once captured, you can relocate the animals far enough from your home so they do not return. Before trapping and relocating any live animals, you should check with your state and game officials regarding local regulations in your area.
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