Wild rabbit damage is a major problem for British agriculture, costing the industry an estimated £100 million annually by destroying crops and grazing, but it does not stop there golf courses, country house gardens, railways, sports grounds, recreation areas, property and private gardens are all affected.

​The rabbit population is now estimated to be 40 million, it has risen by around 10% in 10 years.
A doe produces about four litters per season with an average litter size of six kittens. The does in these litters are ready to breed at six to ten months of age.

By law landowners are required to deal with pest species living on their land and to prevent them from damaging neighbors' property under the Pests Act 1954.

 

7 rabbits will eat as much as a one sheep!

 

When one considers the volume of what a rabbit can eat (as stated above) it is easy to understand the loss of grazing they cause. This in turn often means there is a need to buy in extra forage to counteract the lost of grazing at a great expense. Burrowing rabbits also pose a threat to livestock and horses alike. Animals breaking legs in rabbit holes is not uncommon. Depending on the value of such livestock and the likely cost of vet fees to successfully repair the injury it is often the case that the animal is put to sleep.

 

The traditional methods we use do not harm the environment or run the risk of non target poisoning to either wildlife, livestock or pets.

 

 

And no charge per acre like in some counties.