The traps should be placed where the rabbits are feeding or resting. Corn cobs, dried leafy alfalfa and clover are good cold-weather baits. Apples, carrots, lettuce and cabbage are good baits to use during the warmer months. Several repellents are registered for rabbit control, and sometimes cause rabbits to stay away. Most of these are applied to the area where the damage is occurring.
Repellents are usually available from garden supply centers, feed stores and hardware stores.
There are currently no toxicants, repellents or fumigants for the control of snakes. If the presence of snakes is undesirable, removing their shelter is one of the most effective ways of discouraging them. Eliminating rock piles, brush piles, tall grass, etc. will cause snakes to seek a more suitable habitat. Lumber, wood piles and other debris around the home should be stored at least 18 inches off the ground. Controlling insect and rodent populations in the area also will help to discourage snakes by eliminating their food supply.