RABBIT CONTROL SAFE, EFFECTIVE & LEGALLY COMPLIANT
Rabbits can cause serious damage to gardens, farmland, stables and commercial land. They create burrows that can injure horses, damage machinery, weaken ground and ruin crops or lawns.
Under UK law, landowners are responsible for controlling rabbit numbers on their land. We provide safe, humane and effective solutions to keep rabbit activity under control.
What We Do
We offer a range of rabbit control methods depending on your land, location and safety requirements.
Our service includes:
Full site survey
Identifying rabbit runs, burrows and feeding areas
Choosing the safest and most effective method for the environment
Ongoing management if required
Methods may include:
Cage trapping
Rabbit-proof fencing
Ferreting (where appropriate and lawful)
Professional shooting
Warren management
All work is carried out in line with UK wildlife and pest control regulations.
Why Choose Us?
✔ Fully trained & insured
✔ Humane, legal rabbit control
✔ Suitable for farms, paddocks, stables & large gardens
✔ Long-term solutions available
✔ Family-run with 30+ years’ experience
Why Rabbit Control Is Important
Rabbits can cause:
Ground collapse and trip hazards
Injuries to horses or livestock
Damage to lawns, riding paddocks and gardens
Crop destruction
Weakening of banks, ditches and fencing lines
For stables, paddocks, farms and large gardens, professional rabbit control prevents costly damage and keeps animals safe.
Legal Responsibilities for Rabbit Control (UK Law)
Under the Pests Act 1954, landowners in England are legally required to control rabbits on their land.
If rabbits are causing damage to neighbouring land, crops or livestock, you must take reasonable steps to prevent it.
Your legal duties include:
Controlling rabbit numbers on your property
Preventing damage to neighbouring land
Using only legal and humane control methods
Ensuring any fencing or trapping complies with UK wildlife law
If no action is taken, the Secretary of State for the Environment has the authority to enforce rabbit control.
Legal Control Methods Allowed in the UK
The following methods are legally permitted when carried out safely and responsibly:
Cage trapping
Fencing
Ferreting (where lawful)
Shooting (professional only)
Warren management
All methods must be humane and follow animal welfare regulations.
Contact us today to arrange your pest control services
in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas.