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Rabbits seem to appear out of nowhere and quickly adapt to their surroundings locating their favorite plants. Rabbits will eat virtually anything green especially vegetables. These pesky critters will consume a wide range of flowers ranging from spring flowers to bark, buds and stems of most woody plants. Keep in mind a good all-natural rabbit repellent is only a store drive away. This article will take you through how to keep rabbits out of my vegetable garden.
There are several effective rabbit repellents some commercial and other homemade remedies flood the internet. Some homemade concoctions include dirty socks, hair stuffed into pouches and soap shavings sprinkled around the perimeter of a garden. While all may be effective to some degree, only one all-natural repellent has stood out over the years and that my friends is egg solids. I’m not sure where the idea came from but egg solids are an effective way of controlling rabbit damage. There have been several university studies on popular deer and rabbit repellents. Most studies have concluded egg solids to be more effective than any other all-natural ingredient including dried blood, garlic and mint oils.
Most all-natural rabbit repellent products are safe for use around children and pets. Some of the safer rabbit repellents include the use of black pepper and bone meal which are typically applied directly to the base of the rabbit’s favorite foods. Natural repellents typically require reapplication every 7 to 14 days throughout the season. Liquid rabbit repellents should be applied late in the day when the plants are dry allowing the repellent liquid to adequately stick to the plants.
Fencing is one of the best ways of keeping hungry rabbits out of your garden. A simple chicken wire fence 24 inches in height will do the job nicely. You will want to bury the fence approximately 6 inches below ground in an attempt to keep rabbits and other animals from digging under you’re the barrier. A fence will keep even the hungriest of rabbits at bay protecting your harvest. When protecting trees from chewing rabbits, simply wrap the tree in chicken wire 24 inches high and again you will want to bury up to 6 inches of the fence protecting the tree from burrowing animals.
Modifying Habitat can be effective way to control rabbits. In rare cases rabbit population may prove to be too much for a farmer to control. Before planting, evaluate your surrounding and make sure you’re not creating a rabbit oasis. Rabbits require bushy cover for protection. If you eliminate excess vegetation around garden fences and areas with thick brush, rabbits will move on to find greener pastures. Keep grass cut and your yard trimmed. Remove debris and close off areas where rabbits may make a home. Close off areas under porches and crawl spaces under your home.
Living with rabbits is a reality most of us living in suburbia America will have endure. Deer, rabbits and squirrels just to name a few are all part of our environment. Learning to live with these animals is essential to growing a successful garden or landscape. Consider creating a food supply away from your garden. Planting small patches of clover away from your garden can supply alternate food supplies to pesky animals. Repellents, fencing and rabbit deterrent plants can effectively reduce exposure to food sources reducing damage to plants. Do your research and consider all the option. Garden and landscape preparation will make all the difference in the world saving you time and money.
