SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the snow piles up, a certain long-eared animal is causing problems for homeowners. This winter, with grass and plants buried by snow, rabbits have fewer food options.
Rabbits have the perfect disguise. They masquerade behind cuteness with big, brown eyes and fluffy fur as they hop contentedly along, making a winter smorgasbord of our shrubs and trees. Rabbits’ ...
Q: I have a September Ruby apple tree that was mauled by rabbits this winter. We had the trunk wrapped, but the snow got higher than the wrap and they chewed off bark all around the trunk. I thought ...
The eastern cottontail rabbit can be responsible for a considerable amount of damage no matter the season. In the spring they are feasting on greening vegetation such as clover, herbs, and flowering ...
Rabbits and rodents can cause injury to the thin bark and twigs of young trees. When snow covers food sources normally sought during winter, these animals often move into home lawns in search of food.
Fall is the time to protect young trees and shrubs from deer and rabbits. While other animals may cause damage during the winter, these are the main culprits in Pennsylvania. They can damage and kill ...
The bodies of 20 dead rabbits have been found hanging from trees - just over a week after four more of the creatures were discovered in similar circumstances. The "grisly scene" was uncovered on 10 ...