How to Get Rid of Rabbits in Your Yard & Garden Naturally 

How to Get Rid of Rabbits in Your Yard & Garden Naturally
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Did you know a female rabbit can have up to 40 babies yearly?
That's a lot of fluffy recruits for your garden buffet!
If you've spotted these cute but chomping critters munching on your prized vegetables, don't despair!
Today's video is your roadmap to a rabbit-free garden, achieved naturally.
We'll be ditching the harsh chemicals and exploring humane, eco-friendly methods to send those bunnies packing.
Here are the best natural ways to eliminate rabbits from your garden.
1.
A natural and effective way to deter rabbits from your garden is by creating a homemade rabbit repellent using a mix of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and liquid soap.
This powerful combo is a strong deterrent for rabbits and has the added benefit of being safe for plants and the environment.
Mix two tablespoons of cayenne pepper and two tablespoons of garlic powder with one teaspoon of pure castile liquid soap in a litre of water, for a potent solution.
The spicy scent of cayenne pepper combined with the pungent aroma of garlic creates a barrier that repels rabbits from entering your garden.
Adding liquid soap to the mixture helps it adhere to plant leaves better, ensuring longer-lasting protection against pesky rabbits.
By taking advantage of these common household ingredients, you can protect your garden without harmful chemicals or traps.
Spray the mixture on vulnerable plants or around your garden perimeter to keep rabbits at bay.
2.
Predator urine.
Fox Urine is the natural way to effectively repel rabbits.
Using Fox Urine to keep rabbits out of your garden allows you to use the rabbit’s own instinctive defence mechanisms to scare them away.
In the wild, a rabbit is one of the fox’s favourite foods.
Rabbits know this too.
So when a rabbit smells the scent of fox urine, he is on alert because he knows that a dangerous predator is nearby.
Fox Urine sprayed in the garden creates the illusion that a fox is nearby and rabbits flee instinctively.
Use predator urine like fox or coyote urine which can be purchased at garden centers and sprinkle it around your garden perimeter.
Alternatively, human hair clippings or pet fur can also deter rabbits.
3.
Erect physical barriers. Another excellent method to protect your garden from rabbits is using physical barriers.
This barrier can be fencing made from chicken wire or hardware cloth buried at least 6 inches into the ground to prevent rabbits from burrowing underneath.
Another option is using metal or plastic netting supported by sturdy stakes around the perimeter of your garden.
This physical barrier creates a clear boundary that deters rabbits from entering and feasting on your plants.
Additionally, you can disguise these barriers with plants or decorative elements to blend seamlessly with your garden design while serving their purpose.
Remember that regularly inspecting and maintaining these barriers is crucial to ensure they continue to protect against rabbit intrusion.
4.
Introduce predators. Predators like cats and dogs can help control rabbit populations.
Cats have instinctual hunting skills and are expert hunters who can keep rabbits at bay.
Their mere presence can deter rabbits, who will be cautious about entering an area where they sense a feline predator lurking.
Dogs with high prey drives can also be valuable allies against garden-dwelling rabbits.
They are excellent at patrolling the perimeter of your property and deterring any unwanted intruders.
The combo of these domestic predators working together can create a formidable barrier, discouraging rabbits from making themselves too comfortable in your garden.
5.
Cultivate rabbit-repelling flora.
When preventing pesky rabbits from wreaking havoc in your garden, planting rabbit-repelling flora can be a game-changer.
Basil has a strong aroma that rabbits tend to avoid.
Rhubarb adds a quirky charm to your garden, and it is an effective deterrent due to its toxic leaves.
Hot peppers bring the heat not just in taste but also in deterring rabbits with their spicy scent.