Fencing can also be used to contain rabbits in an area where they can be more efficiently poisoned. These viruses have been introduced to reduce rabbit numbers, and can be difficult to manipulate. Their benefits can be enhanced by following up immediately with other control methods. Other methods Shooting, trapping and the use of ferrets can be useful additional tools when very few rabbits are present. Further information Contact any office of Agriculture Western Australia.
Recommendations are current at the time of writing.
1080 baiting Pindone baiting Warren fumigation Warren ripping Harbourage destruction Rabbit-proof fencing Myxomatosis and RCD Shooting, trapping, ferrets 1080 baiting When to use Late summer. Before planting or regeneration efforts. Advantages Large areas covered quickly. Native animals tolerant of 1080 but affected if baits misused. Foxes killed by eating poisoned rabbits.