Controlling Rabbits

Rabbits are a major pest across almost all Australia, including the Bass Coast Region. They cause a number of problems to both the land and the animals, such as the natives and livestock, that inhabit it. On your property, that can include problems such as erosion, grazing of both pastures and native plant species, and competing with livestock for feed.

There are several different control methods for rabbits, and depending on the time of year, some will be more appropriate than others. Options include baiting, warren destruction and fumigation, shooting, trapping, and biological control methods. Bass Coast Landcare Network and their Pest Plant and Animal Team are able to tackle rabbits on your property using a combination of these methods. We have also developed some material for free download with lots of information about rabbits and how to control them. Some options may surprise you and are relatively easily to complete yourself, such as removal of rabbit harbour on your property.

Rabbits are unique in that they can affect both urban and rural properties. Some control methods, such as baiting, are not able to be done on properties smaller than 1000m2. If you have a problem with rabbits on your property, contact Bass Coast Landcare Network’s Rabbit Project Officer on 0459 041 137 or via email at jason.good@basscoastlandcare.org.au to discuss options available to you. You may also fill out the form at the bottom of this page, and our Rabbit Project Officer will contact you.

Fact sheets and brochures

Rural Rabbit Control

Urban Rabbit Control

Rabbit Fact Sheet

Rabbitscan

RabbitScan Phillip Island Video - click to play

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The Bass Coast Landcare Network would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Land Owners within the Network area, The Bunurong and Boon Wurrung people. We also recognise the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations in Land and Natural Resource Management.