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Damage Control
Many methods can be used to control damage by cottontail rabbits. Exclusion techniques, such as fences and tree wraps, are among the most effective ways to control damage. Such techniques are the only methods to control damage in areas where rabbit populations are high. In areas with moderate damage, repellents have been used to successfully reduce damage. Because of the cottontail's high reproductive potential, trapping and other lethal techniques are not effective over long time periods.