Understanding Rabbit Behavior and Garden Damage
To remove rabbits from your property you’ve got to understand rabbit behaviour.
Rabbits are very active throughout the night, but typically spend the daytime asleep in their burrows, known as warrens. Most will not venture very far from the entrance of the warren, allowing for a quick get-away should danger come. However, as it gets darker, the species can become bolder, venturing further from the warren home.
Rabbit instinct is to be very wary of changes in the environment. Typically if there is something new in the environment, the rabbit will avoid it.
When scared or threatened, the rabbit’s first instinct is to get as close to the ground as they can and to stop moving. They might try to slowly move towards the warren if they are close to it. If the threat doesn’t go away, they will then use their speed to sprint to the safety of the warren. As they do, their tail raises, displaying a white patch of fur that warns other rabbits of the danger.
Rabbits can also thump the ground with their back legs and grunt to warn other rabbits of nearby danger.
Baby rabbits, known as kits, are not often seen outside of the warren when young because they are too fragile for the harsh Australian weather.
Impact of Rabbit Infestation on Gardens
Rabbits are considered to be highly destructive. At least 300 Australian plants and animals are known to have suffered from population decline because of competition or environmental destruction directly related to rabbit activity.
The greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) and pig-footed bandicoot (Chaeropus ecaudatus) are both thought to have become extinct because of the rabbit.
They’re also devastating to local economies. Australian agriculture, alone, loses more than $200 million in productivity every year. It is estimated that Victoria and Tasmania lose $30 million in their beef, lamb, and wood industries.
Rabbits have also been known to cause significant damage to gardens, especially those that have low-level vegetation in them. Their damage is caused through their feeding habits and their warrens.
Envirobug Rabbit Repellent, Australia
There are numerous rabbit deterrent options available in Australia. Some common ones used include poisoning of the rabbit. However, research has found this is only effective during non-breeding seasons and can affect non-target species. In addition, culling rabbits can harm the environment should management not be implemented against predators like red foxes.
Envirobug’s Commitment to Effective and Natural Solutions
Instead of culling rabbits, Envirobug has committed to effective but natural solutions. These have the benefit of not killing the rabbits, but humanely deterring them from an area, and allowing them to live their life, but away from areas where they might cause harm.
We believe that while you don’t want to have pests in your garden, that doesn’t mean that they are harmed. We understand and therefore deliver solutions to achieve this.
Overview of Envirobug Rabbit Repellent Products
Rabbits, like many small prey animals, live in fear. Rabbits suffer from such high levels of stress and anxiety in their lives that they are prone to heart attacks, it is one of the biggest killers of rabbits.
Using this, the Envirobug sentinel device is designed to create an environment that rabbits will avoid. Using a motion detector, the rabbit will be scared when the ultrasonic noise sounds. The rabbit can also be scared by the device as it moves and sprays the area with water.
Envirobug's Rabbit Repellent Range
A rabbit repellent for gardens large and small can help protect these areas of tranquillity. And with numerous deterrents on them, homeowners can be sure their gardens can be rabbit-free.
Features and Benefits of Natural and Organic Repellents
Natural and organic rabbit repellents are the best choice because they reduce the mess left behind. Poison or traps require someone to remove the dead or trapped rabbit. With natural and organic repellent, the rabbit simply leaves the area.
At the same time, these repellents can be used to deter numerous other species, such as foxes, birds, and other species. In contrast, many non-organic and natural repellents target only one species and therefore you need to spend more money to cover lots of potential pests.
These devices are also simple to install, being able to be installed by anyone, even those without experience.
Effectiveness of Ultrasonic Rabbit Repellents
Ultrasonic rabbit repellents have one of the most effective rates of any device. Their success rests on the noise they make. They’re in a range that a human can’t hear but are annoying enough that rabbits and other garden pests can constantly hear them.
The noise is an irritant that confuses the rabbit. Many animals will leave an area because the noise can interfere with their ability to spot predators.
