Look for areas where pasture and vegetation are grazed by rabbits, often within 25 metres of a warren. Also search for scratchings, fresh diggings and dung to locate where rabbits are living.
Locate feeding areas/grazing damage
Look for areas where pasture and vegetation are grazed by rabbits, often within 25 metres of a warren.
ABOUT
WHEN
All year, though feeding areas and grazing damage are often more visible in autumn.
FOLLOW UP
Use this information to plan baiting locations.
PROS AND CONS
Locating these areas identifies where it is most effective to place baits for maximum uptake. However, it is not always obvious when feed is plentiful.
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