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Rabbit control #876496

Asked July 09, 2024, 12:07 PM EDT

how do I keep rabbits from eating my vegetable garden?

Linn County Oregon

Expert Response

Exclusion is the most effective, most efficient method of preventing this damage. The fence needs to be 2 ft tall, of unchewable metal (hardware cloth, welded wire) with holes no larger than 1" to prevent juveniles from getting through, and ideally would extend 3-6 inches belowground to prevent under-digging. 
Some other information that might interest you can be found here https://icwdm.org/species/other-mammals/rabbits/rabbit-damage-prevention-and-control-methods/ but please note that it is illegal to live-trap and then release rabbits (or any other animal) off of your property. 
Dr. Dana Sanchez Replied July 09, 2024, 3:19 PM EDT

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