Rabbit Control Projects in Somerset – June Update | Heritage Rabbit Management
At Heritage Rabbit Management, June has also been a busy month across Somerset, tackling rabbit infestations on farms, equestrian properties, and rural estates. With rabbit populations continuing to rise across the South West, it’s crucial that landowners take proactive steps to protect pasture, crops, and infrastructure.
Why Somerset Needs Targeted Rabbit Control
Somerset’s varied rural landscape—from the Blackdown Hills to the Mendip fringes—offers ideal conditions for rabbits to thrive. Left unmanaged, they can quickly cause thousands of pounds in damage to grazing land, fencing, and crops. That’s why professional, humane, and efficient control is more important than ever.
We combine thermal imaging, night vision, and specialist techniques like aluminium phosphide fumigation to provide tailored solutions that deliver results quickly and responsibly.
Where We Worked in June
This month, we’ve been called out to a variety of locations across Somerset, including:
Taunton – controlling rabbit damage along pasture boundaries and ditches.
Frome – a multi-night shoot using night vision equipment around a livery yard.
Wiveliscombe – a targeted phosphine treatment in paddocks.
Yeovil – an initial survey followed by habitat-focused control near arable land.
Langport, Wells, and Shepton Mallet – a mix of control methods across private estates and farm holdings.
Bruton – consultation and preventative planning for long-term rabbit control.
Every job is approached with care and precision, selecting the most effective method for the landscape and the client's needs.
Serving Somerset’s Rural Community
As a specialist in rabbit control in rural settings, I bring over 12 years of experience and qualifications including RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management, LANTRA certification, and a degree in Countryside Management. I understand the pressures that landowners and farmers face, and I pride myself on being professional, discreet, and results-driven.
Booking Control Work in Somerset
If you’ve noticed fresh burrows, chewed fencing, or damage to your crops or fields, now is the time to act. Summer is a critical period when rabbit populations surge—and left unchecked, they’ll be even more damaging come autumn.
Contact Heritage Rabbit Management to book a free initial consultation and quote.
We cover all of Somerset and surrounding counties.
Common Signs of Rabbit Activity
Burrow holes near hedgerows and field margins
Gnawed fence posts or low branches
Bare patches in pasture
Soil mounds near gates or ditches
Sudden crop damage or poor grass recovery
If any of these sound familiar, we can help.