Backyard Rabbit Behavior and How to Keep Them Out of Your Yard Naturally

Spring is in the air, and you’re drawn by the warm breeze outdoors nearly every day. Everything seems brighter. Those flower beds get tidied up, the grass greens, and wildlife activity increases. Your seasonal guests may include rabbits. They’re coy and cute with endearing hops, that is, until they get into your gardens.

One day, everything looks pristine; the next, you find new growth gnawed to the ground. The idea of setting out poison feels wrong (if you have outdoor pets, this is inadvisable). Living in partnership with nature means coming up with humane solutions  EPIC Animal Repellents are the answer to a nature-lover's prayers. You CAN keep rabbits out of your yard naturally! You can create a bunny-free outdoor space through prevention and not through "rabbiticide."

Baby Boom for Rabbits Begins in Spring

Peak nesting season for rabbits is March through midsummer (although eastern cottontails like pounce on things starting in February). It only takes one month of gestation before a rabbit gives birth. There’s a good reason for the phrase, “multiplying like bunnies.”

New litters (2-5) won’t be long in arriving throughout the warmer months, perfect for enjoying those sweet, new shoots. Each litter can have up to eight pups, and they become independent in a few weeks’ time. This is why prevention makes so much difference. Products like EPIC’s granular, all-natural animal repellent encourage animals to move elsewhere.

What Brings Bunnies to the Neighborhood?

Yards often offer safe shelter and a fresh food source. The clovers, flowers, and vegetable seedlings look like dessert to a rabbit’s eyes and nose (which is 20 times more effective than a person's). Shrubbery is an ideal haven for a rabbit nest, as are quiet corners of the yard, tall ornamental grass landscaping, and buildings like a shed or deck with just enough room for them to slip underneath.

For your part, keep the grass mowed. Trim down any dense bushy areas. Those two simple actions help make a rabbit think twice before settling in. If they do make a nest, it’s often so small you may not notice anything until plants magically disappear. Using a pet-safe repellent gives you a practical, handy tool for protecting your lawn without harming wildlife.

What about Trapping?

Trapping isn’t always an effective answer to your bunny problem. Catching rabbits is very difficult. Ask any dog visiting your backyard. They’re fast!

Your town or city may have specific regulations regarding trapping and relocation. You will also have to learn the rabbit’s daily paths. Making matters worse, bunnies are cautious around new objects in their environment.

Let’s say you’re successful. The job is never really over. New rabbits will move in as quickly as the current residents are removed. Nearby groups become very active as the weather improves. They will explore your yard, and when they find an empty house, it’s time to move in.

Nature has her ways. But consistent management and animal deterrents create a safe route. The rabbits pass through to another option.

A Natural Protection From Rabbits: A No-Harm Solution to Keep Rabbits out of your yard naturally

Everyone loves the hope and joy that spring brings. You want to enjoy your yard without seeing destruction every day. Introducing harsh chemicals into your outdoor space isn’t good for the environment. But you can protect your garden another way.

Try EPIC Animal Repellents All-Natural Rabbit Scram. It comes in several sizes to suit your lawn care needs. What can you expect?

- No harm to the rabbits, but deters nesting. Effectively, you are training the bunnies to go elsewhere.

- Long-lasting protection. Just reapply it in 45 days.

- Safe for outdoor pets and people.

- No offensive odors

There’s no trapping, no trying to close off part of your yard, no worries! Just get ahead of the cycle. Treat your lawn with EPIC Rabbit Scram before their mating season begins. We guarantee results.

Bear in mind that EPIC animal repellants are not a generalized product. We target specific pest behavior. So, if deer, skunks, or gophers show up with the rabbits, there’s an all-natural solution for each.

FAQs - Spring Rabbits in Your Yard.

● Can rabbits be good for a yard?

In your local ecosystem, rabbits naturally spread seeds. And while that is good for birds and other creatures, they can do that within specific boundaries. Peaceful co-existence is possible.

● I’ve never seen a rabbit’s nest around my yard. What should I watch for?

Walk your lawn, especially near the fence line or where there’s little foot traffic. Look for small depressions lined with grass or fur. You can also go outside quietly first thing in the morning or at dusk, and you’re likely to see them headed home.

● Are natural repellents effective?

When used consistently, natural repellents can be incredibly effective. The granular repellants simply make your lawn low on the proverbial real estate list. Add some good yard maintenance, and you will see substantial improvements.

● When should I begin applying Rabbit Scram?

Early spring. This is when bunnies start looking for a good nesting spot. So, you stop them before they move in.

● Will EPIC Natural Animal Repellents harm pollinators and beneficial wildlife?

Our product is safe for pets and people. Your yard will be perfectly hospitable for bees, butterflies, friends, and family.

● What if I want to watch the rabbits, and still keep my garden safe?

That’s easy! You are not banishing everything from your yard. Continuing to see rabbits is not uncommon, even tipping through your tulips. The difference is that they’re not snacking on their journey.

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