Rabbits may look harmless, but in large numbers they can cause serious problems for landowners and gardeners. From damaging crops and lawns to undermining foundations with burrows, infestations can quickly become costly and difficult to manage.
At ASW Pest Control, we offer expert rabbit control tailored to your property. Our professional team use proven, humane methods to reduce rabbit populations and prevent further damage. Whether you need one-off support or a longer-term management plan, we provide safe and effective solutions to protect your land, crops, and gardens.
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Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus)
They are a communal species living within a warren consisting of an intricate and complex system of burrows, often with entrances hidden in dense vegetation.
Their incredible digging ability can cause serious problems for people and animals alike with the possibility of horses and livestock breaking legs falling into rabbit holes.
As a grazing animal, rabbits can cause major damage to sprouting crops and well kept lawns and the like, with large populations known to entirely remove grass areas.
Adults up to 40cm long head and body length
Colours vary, ranging from light sandy to dark grey and even black
Small white tail often the last thing seen as they disappear down a hole
Small home range of around 150-200m though can exceed 400m
Graze a range of herbage though favour higher nutritional value foods
Primarily nocturnal though can be seen in daytime certainly during warmer summer months
Start to breed from 3-4 months old
Pregnancy lasts 28-30 days
Average litters of 5 young
Capable of producing up to 4 or 5 litters per year
Average lifespan of around 9 years in the wild
Signs of rabbit activity include grazed lawns or crops, patches of missing grass, burrow entrances in banks or borders, and loose or collapsed ground. On larger sites, rabbit holes can pose a risk to livestock and machinery. ASW can assess the extent of activity and confirm whether rabbits are responsible.
Rabbits live in communal warrens and breed rapidly, with several litters each year. Their extensive burrow systems allow populations to grow quickly if left unmanaged. ASW uses proven control methods that target the wider problem, not just visible rabbits, helping to reduce numbers effectively and safely.
Yes. Rabbit burrowing can undermine paths, banks, and building foundations, while grazing can severely damage lawns, crops, and landscaped areas. Over time, this damage can become costly to repair. ASW provides practical solutions to protect land, gardens, and structures from further harm.
Yes, when carried out correctly and in line with UK legislation. At ASW Pest Control, we use approved, humane control methods and always work responsibly. Our team ensures all work is compliant, ethical, and suited to your environment, whether domestic, agricultural, or commercial.
Effective rabbit control often requires a combination of population management and preventative measures. ASW can advise on fencing, habitat management, and ongoing monitoring to reduce the risk of re-infestation. For larger or high-risk sites, we can provide a tailored long-term management plan to keep rabbit activity under control.
