Rabbits
Last modified: June 30, 2009 - 2:06 PM
In Port Stephens rabbits are well established in urban, agricultural and natural areas. Controlling rabbits can be difficult given legal, ethical and practical constraints. This page provides an introduction to rabbits and some options for controlling them.
Rabbits are a declared pest animal under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1998 which places responsibility for controlling them with the owner or occupier of land on which they are present.
However, as rabbits are widespread, breed rapidly and move from one persons land to another, controlling them can be difficult. In addition considerable constraints are placed on the use of poisons, traps and other control methods especially in non agricultural situations.
Council has trialled the Calici virus with some success, however the virus is currently unavailable for further releases.
Contact details
Weed and Pest Office
graham.prichard@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
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