Snaring
Although a controversial rabbit control method, going back thousands of years, snaring is still used by the highly skilled operators at Landmark, if required by the client.
The snares are placed on well used rabbit runs, leading from the warrens to the area the rabbits are feeding upon. This is a highly effect method when used correctly and particularly so in the spring and summer months. All snares have a marker stick and in addition are also marked on a location plan to ensure all wires are inspected and retrieved.
We also us Hoop and fence line snares.
Our operators check the set snares twice in every 24 hour period to re set any that have been sprung, as well as dispatching and removing any rabbits. Normally this is done at first light and just before dusk but in heavily populated areas we check the wires again after dark.
We only use the Breakaway snare which allows any deer (or similar animal), should their leg get caught, to break the snare and walk away unharmed. In addition we do use deer stops.
All sites are vetted to ensure that no domestic or farm livestock have access to the ground being treated and each location has it is own risk assessment which is a agreed with the client.
Correctly operated to maximise animal welfare, snaring is both very cost effective and efficient as well as discreet method of rabbit removal.