RABBIT EXTERMINATION
Rabbits cause
- Damage to trees- bark stripping
- Damage to lawns and greens- digging of burrows
- Damage to crops from large populations feeding
Legal status
All occupiers have statutory obligations regarding wild rabbits that are harbouring on their land.
"An Order has been made under Section One of the Pests Act 1954 by which England and Wales (except for the City of London, the Isles of Scilly and Skokholm Island) have been declared a Rabbit Clearance Area. In this area, every occupier of land is responsible for destroying wild rabbits on his/her land or for taking steps to prevent them causing damage. This is a continuing obligation."(Defra)
Controlling Rabbit Populations
- Gassing is the most effective way of removing populations of rabbits. IPC are licensed in the use of Aluminium Phosphide.
- Rabbit populations are naturally at their lowest from November to the end of March
Gassing is the fumigation of rabbit burrows with aluminium phosphide, which releases poisonous gasses when in contact with moisture. This procedure must be conducted by trained professionals. IPC will provide all risk assessments and method statements prior to treatment.
Other control methods include both trapping and shooting.
For a safe, experienced, professional service in the Suffolk area contact IPC, for peace of mind where health and safety is of the up-most importance.
What happens afterwards?
Aluminium Phosphide is a deadly poison so the warrens should not be disturbed for at least 48 hours after treatment. Dogs and other animals should be kept away.
Forestry Services
Our Forestry Services include Rabbit eradication, Squirrel and Rat Control. Please contact us for further details on 01473 206661
Railway Services