Over 45 Years Experience
Vergo Pest Management Ltd has over 45 years industry experience, offering both commercial and residential customers fast and effective pest control services banishing public health pests.
Wild rabbits can pose serious challenges when their populations grow unchecked. Known for their rapid reproduction rates, rabbits can quickly overpopulate an area, exacerbating the damage they cause. Effective rabbit management is essential to minimise the significant impact they can have on agriculture, ecosystems, property and public safety.
Unchecked rabbit populations can lead to:
- Crop damage: Wild rabbits can cause significant damage to agricultural crops, which can lead to financial losses for agricultural and horticultural industries. They can eat and trample crops, reducing yields and quality.
- Ecological damage: Wild rabbits can have a negative impact on the environment by overgrazing on vegetation, which can lead to soil erosion and changes in habitat structure. This can have knock-on effects on other species that depend on these habitats.
- Disease transmission: Wild rabbits can carry and transmit diseases, including myxomatosis and viral hemorrhagic disease which can affect other animals.
- Property damage: Wild rabbits can burrow into gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces, causing damage to lawns, flower beds, and other structures. They can burrow underneath structures and buildings which can lead to serious subsidence. The rabbit warren could also encourage other pests such as rats and foxes.
- Road accidents: Wild rabbits are sometimes found near roads and highways, and their presence can increase the risk of collisions with vehicles as drivers often dodge to avoid hitting the rabbit.
