Gardens and specific crops can be protected by preventing rabbits from gaining access to them. Rabbit-proof fences should be:
- 80cm high
- made from galvanised wire netting with a maximum mesh size of 3cm or electric fencing wire
- buried 20cm into the ground to hinder digging
Individual shrubs and trees can be protected using netting cylinders, plastic sheaths or steel guards.
Egg mix: Mix four eggs with 100ml water-based paint and 900ml water. Pour through a strainer into a spray applicator and apply every three weeks.
Thiram mix: Mix 50g thiram fungicide wettable powder witha little water to make a paste. Add 100ml water-based paint and 900ml water.
Fat and kerosene mix: Heat soft mutton fat. Mix 1 part keroseneto 10 parts of fat and allow to set. Apply sparingly to leaves with rubber gloves.
The following methods can also be considered:
- Spray the lower parts of trees with a strong lime sulphur wash.
- Spray a strong solution of Jeyes fluid evenly around the plant.
- Sprinkle the garden with naphthalene moth balls or blood and bone fertiliser.
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