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Post by Decatur on Apr 22, 2007 5:50:36 GMT -5
Rabbits are devouring my hostas. They ate 3 to the ground last year, and now there not even letting the rest of them get a good start this spring.  They have them nibbled down to nothing. I live in town so I can't shoot them, or even at them. I've tried cayenne pepper, but these must be mexican rabbits, I think they like the extra seasoning. Any ideas??  |
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Post by danf on Apr 22, 2007 9:21:41 GMT -5
Slingshot?
Blunt tip on an arrow?
Fencing?
Get a dog?
I'm not looking forward to this year's battle either!
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Post by hornharvester on Apr 22, 2007 9:54:45 GMT -5
Decatur,
Most farm stores sell a spray to keep deer and rabbits from eating plants. It costs around $7 a bottle. Just spray the plants with some and see. Ive never used any so cant attest to how good it works. Another thing is live trap them and move them to some where else. Live traps are around $25 or do a google search and build one yourself. h.h.
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Post by Decatur on Apr 22, 2007 17:06:45 GMT -5
Decatur, Most farm stores sell a spray to keep deer and rabbits from eating plants. It costs around $7 a bottle. Just spray the plants with some and see. Ive never used any so cant attest to how good it works. Another thing is live trap them and move them to some where else. Live traps are around $25 or do a google search and build one yourself. h.h. I tried a home made live trap when I first moved to this house (16 years ago), and a neighbor told me it was illegal to "trap" in city limits so I stopped using it. I thought about the store bought deterrant, but had heard it didn't work that well. Maybe I'll try it and see. Thanks! |
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Post by Decatur on Apr 22, 2007 17:10:13 GMT -5
Slingshot? Blunt tip on an arrow? Fencing? Get a dog? I'm not looking forward to this year's battle either! Blunts kill rabbits. That's what we hunt them with. Fencing wouldn't work well for my situation. I'm not ready to deal with a dog in town again. It's not really fare to the dog. Thanks alot for all of your suggestions. I appreciate you taking the time. |
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Post by JohnSmiles on Apr 22, 2007 20:18:51 GMT -5
. . . .Ever hear of hogdoggin?
Prolly works just as good on a wabbit.... ;D
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Post by danf on Apr 22, 2007 22:10:05 GMT -5
;D
If the repellants work, you'll have to most likely re-apply after a rain or a watering...
If I was still working at the greenhouse I'd take a look at the shelves and see what was there. Since I switched jobs a couple of months ago I can't do that.
Try some blood meal before the repellants. It'll probably be cheaper and just as effective.
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Post by kevin1 on May 22, 2007 6:58:45 GMT -5
Fox pee, it makes them think a fox is around. Refresh regularly.
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Post by trapperdave on May 22, 2007 9:23:53 GMT -5
the only viable solution is livetrapping and relocation. There is no law prohibiting the live trapping of nuisance wildlife, just contact your local Conservation officer within 72 hours and to be on the up and up you must have permission from the landowner to release them which shouldnt be a problem with rabbits. fox pee is a waste of time, might work to some degree but only temporarily at best. Or hire a Niusance Wildlife Control Operator for the quickest results. Good luck.
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Post by Decatur on May 22, 2007 17:13:25 GMT -5
Thanks for all of your advice guys.
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Post by jstalljon on Jun 25, 2007 12:24:15 GMT -5
Get a bag of hair from the local barber shop and spread at the bases.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Jun 25, 2007 13:49:43 GMT -5
Hairy Hostas?
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Post by firstwd on Jun 25, 2007 20:33:54 GMT -5
Marigolds!! I use them to keep the critters out of my garden. Has worked for years and will even add a little color to the Hostas.
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