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This article explains why baiting is necessary, how to use bait stations for protection of other animals, etc., most effective use of bait stations, etc.

Excellent explanation of life of viruses for control of rabbits

Rabbits are one of the most destructive invasive species in Australia. This video shows how to fumigate rabbit warrens following baiting and ripping to help control populations on your property. This video is Part 4 of a five-part series: Rabbit control in Victoria, Rabbit control in Victoria - baiting, Rabbit control in Victoria - ripping, Rabbit control in Victoria - fumigation, Supplementary Rabbit control options in Victoria

The aim of this report is to review the evidence of the interactions between these three pest species, their control and the impact they have on Australian native species.

The objectives of this report are:
1. To determine the nature of interactions between feral cats and foxes (competition and/or predation), especially in relation to control of either or both species, and the associated impacts on native species and ecological communities (especially those listed as threatened under the EPBC Act), and feral rabbit populations within Australian habitats/regions.
2. To determine the implications of feral rabbit control to feral cat, fox and native prey populations, and the importance of rabbits for maintaining high feral cat and fox numbers within Australian habitats/regions.
3. To determine the interactions between feral cats, foxes and native carnivores and relative significance of competition and predation by feral cats and foxes to these native species.

About this guide This glovebox guide is part of the PestSmart Toolkit for Rabbits, produced by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions. It provides current and general information on best practice rabbit management for land managers, pest animal officers and others involved in the management of rabbits. This includes general information on:

1. Identify and understand the extent of your problem

2. Set clear and measurable objectives and develop a plan

3. Consider and select management strategies and take action

4. Monitor the outcomes from the plan 5. Evaluate the plan

6. Make improvements based on evaluation The advice provided in this publication is intended as a source of general information only. Always check current regulations and read the label before using any of the products mentioned. Apply the information for your needs considering environmental, financial and social circumstances. For further information about rabbits and other pest animals in Australia, visit the website:

Rabbits are one of the most destructive invasive species in Australia. This video highlights things you should know when considering rabbit warren ripping as part of your pest animal control activities. This video is Part 3 of a five-part series: Rabbit control in Victoria, Rabbit control in Victoria - baiting, Rabbit control in Victoria - ripping, Rabbit control in Victoria - fumigation, Supplementary Rabbit control options in Victoria

Rabbits are one of the most destructive invasive species in Australia. This video shows how to effectively add baiting to your control program. This video is Part 2 of a five-part series: Rabbit control in Victoria, Rabbit control in Victoria - baiting, Rabbit control in Victoria - ripping, Rabbit control in Victoria - fumigation, Supplementary Rabbit control options in Victoria

Rabbits are one of the most destructive invasive species in Australia. This video gives an overview of the species and the management techniques land owners can use to control them. This video is Part 1 of a five-part series: Rabbit control in Victoria, Rabbit control in Victoria - baiting, Rabbit control in Victoria - ripping, Rabbit control in Victoria - fumigation, Supplementary Rabbit control options in Victoria Thumbnail image credit: Rick Nash and the Invasive Animals CRC

The Rabbit Sweep project, led by the Bellarine Landcare Group (BLG) Rabbit Action Group, is a community-driven initiative aimed at controlling the invasive rabbit population on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Recognizing the extensive environmental damage caused by rabbits to native flora and fauna, the project advocates for a comprehensive, peninsula-wide strategy.​rabbit-sweep.org

Key components of the project include:​

• Community Engagement: Encouraging local residents to participate in rabbit control efforts, fostering a sense of collective responsibility.​rabbit-sweep.org

• Research and Education: Conducting studies to understand effective control methods and disseminating this knowledge through educational activities.​rabbit-sweep.org

• Collaborative Strategy Development: Bringing together experts from across Victoria to design a unified approach to rabbit management.​rabbit-sweep.org

• Implementation of a 'Rabbit-Proof' Boundary: Exploring the feasibility of establishing a barrier to prevent rabbit re-entry, inspired by successful pest eradication models on other islands.​rabbit-sweep.org

The initiative aims to restore the ecological balance of the Bellarine Peninsula by reducing rabbit-induced degradation, thereby supporting the region's biodiversity and agricultural productivity. The project commenced local implementation in 2024–2025, with plans for broader application in the future.

Detailed video showing how to use Pindone bait in a smaller property.

Rabbits in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu have been increasing in numbers in the past five years and landholders want to learn about all control options. If done in the right way, Pindone oats is one option which can be very effective in controlling rabbits on your property, particularly in the wetter months. But like all baits, Pindone oats must be used with great care. This video explains how to bait effectively, safely and responsibly.

The first step in adaptive pest management is to define the problem and understand as much as possible about the pest. Analysis of rabbit problems is aided by data on:

• Their impact – signs of rabbit damage.
• Their distribution and abundance – where rabbits are found and, especially, where their warrens are. Warrens are crucial to rabbit breeding and therefore a key to their control. Knowing where they feed can help if baiting will be part of the control program.

This page is a resource by Rabbit Free Australia on how to plan adaptive pest management.

There is a good, comprehensive guide for starting to control rabbits,
See https://rabbitfreeaustralia.org.au/assess

Assessment page contents:

• Introduction to Assessment
• Problem definition
  • Rabbit damage
  • Causes of rabbit problems
• Measure the problem
  • Mapping warrens
  • Assessing rabbit abundance
  • Monitoring and recording
• Useful resources
  • References and weblinks
  • Downloads

The DDMRB provides technical support and advice to landholders within its operational area, which encompasses eight local government area. The board employs 15 staff members who patrol and maintain the fence weekly, utilizing vehicles and, in some rugged terrains, conducting foot patrols. ​ddmrb.org.au+8ddmrb.org.au+8ddmrb.org.au+8

In Queensland, rabbits are classified as a restricted invasive animal and are prohibited as pets. The maximum penalty for keeping rabbits in the state is $66,725. Residents are encouraged to report rabbit sightings to help contain the population and protect the environment and agricultural lands. ​ddmrb.org.au+5ddmrb.org.au+5ddmrb.org.au+5ddmrb.org.auddmrb.org.au+1ddmrb.org.au+1

For more information or to report a rabbit sighting, individuals can contact DDMRB at their office located at 139 McEvoy Street, Warwick, Queensland, 4370, or via email at enquiries@ddmrb.org.au. ​

European rabbits were brought over to Australia in the 1800s, and they have caused great environmental damage since then. Experts have even stated European rabbits' introduction to Australia was one of the fastest spreading instances of an invasive mammal.

This article is a historical resource provided by National Geographic.

The Toowoomba Regional Council is committed to managing invasive plants and animals to protect the local environment and community. Their biosecurity efforts focus on controlling pest species, educating landholders, and ensuring compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2014.​Toowoomba Region

Key Programs and Initiatives

• Pest Animal Control: The Council assists landowners in managing pest animals such as wild dogs, foxes, and feral pigs through a '1080 baiting service' conducted four times a year, with additional support provided as needed. ​Toowoomba Region

• Rabbit Management: Control methods include destroying warrens and burrows, removing potential shelters like log piles, and utilizing biological controls such as calicivirus and myxomatosis to reduce rabbit populations. ​Toowoomba Region

• Weed Control: The Council's Conservation and Pest Management team manages weeds along approximately 11,000 km of road network and conducts inspections across the 13,000 square km region. ​Have Your Say

• Biosecurity Surveillance Program: This program monitors invasive biosecurity matter, promotes best practice management, and provides information to enhance community awareness. ​Toowoomba Region+1Toowoomba Region+1

Landholder Responsibilities

Under local laws, land occupiers are required to keep their properties free from overgrown vegetation and accumulations of materials that could harbor pests. ​

Additional Resources

For more information on pest and weed management, including specific programs and resources, visit the Toowoomba Regional Council's Pests & Weeds (Biosecurity) page.​Toowoomba Region+1

The video titled "Menace Of The Rabbit (1948)" is an archival newsreel documenting Australia's struggle with a massive rabbit infestation in the mid-20th century.

It showcases the ecological and agricultural devastation caused by the unchecked rabbit population, which led to significant crop destruction and land degradation.

The footage highlights the extensive measures taken to control the outbreak, including fencing, poisoning, and trapping, underscoring the severity of the issue and the lengths to which authorities went to mitigate the damage.​

This article is from the Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4.

Attack the rabbit at home . . .

DESTROY WARRENS AND HARBOURAGE

Effective rabbit destruction often calls for a carefully worked out control programme consisting of poisoning, fumigating and warren and harbourage destruction. Possibly the most effective means of not only controlling rabbits but ultimately eradicating them from holdings is the destruction of warrens and harbourage.

Rabbits are Australia’s most serious pest herbivore and we are legally required to control them. Only one rabbit per hectare will stop the growth and regeneration of native plants.

This page is a resource by Geelong City Council on rabbit control in the Greater Geelong region.

Pest animal and weed control has been a necessity since South Australia was colonised by Europeans in 1836. While initially the colonists’ principal concern was to establish themselves and their communities – supplies of food and water were vital – the activities of settlement required the authorities to take action to prevent specific threats posed by diseases of animals and plants, unwanted animals and plants or the actions of people.

Rabbits are often considered the main pest species, animal or plant that Australia has had to confront. Governor Arthur Phillip came to Australia with five rabbits on the First Fleet in 1788 and 16 rabbits arrived on the vessel Governor Gawler in South Australia in 1840.

This page is a resource covering the introduction of rabbits.

This is the background document to the 2016 Threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by rabbits.

The document aims to provide information on: rabbit characteristics, biology and distribution impacts on environmental, economic, social and cultural values, and current management practices and research findings.

The report is provided by the Australian Government - Department of the Environment & Energy.

Video taken during Moorabool Landcare Network and the Rabbit Action Group field day to promote community based rabbit control showing how to bulldoze rabbit warrens.

Rabbits can be difficult to control even when they are in small numbers, and there are very few available methods that are inherently humane. However, it is possible to improve the humaneness of a control program by ensuring that it is carried out at the most appropriate time and in accordance with best practice. 

This article provides some basic advice on how to reduce the impacts of rabbits in a semi-rural setting and outlines the most humane control methods available for small-scale rabbit control.

Domestic rabbits are common family pets but wild rabbits are quite different. Destroying your land and passing fleas on to your pets in the process, they can be a real nightmare. In the summer they’ll thoroughly enjoy your flower beds, weeds, grass, leaves, fruits, roots and shoots – perfect for a growing bunny’s appetite – and in the winter they’ll tuck into tree bark, twigs and bushes (they’re not all that fussy!).

This blog is a resource to find out how to prevent rabbits from eating plants and tips for repelling rabbits.

Most rabbits are cautious about trying new foods, but if it’s green then they are likely to try it! There are a wide variety of plants that are poisonous to rabbits as well as 

This blog is a resource on common plants and household items that can affect rabbits.

If rabbits have demolished your ornamental or garden plants, stay tuned. We have everything you will want to know about controlling rabbits - including some more unique ways you can get rid of rabbits — and they work!

This blog is a resource on everything you want to know on how to identify and get rid of rabbits from your garden.

After more than 150 years of battling this pest, Australia is now facing a fresh increase in rabbit numbers. Rabbits have been spotted in rising numbers in the Atherton tablelands in far north Queensland, and the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales.

The article covers a historical account of rabbits introduction and eradication in Australia by the ABC.