Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder​

Signs You Have Rabbits

Tracks:

• Five toes on the front, four on the back
• Generally oval, with no visible pads
• A bounding gate gives clumps of tracks

Droppings:

• Spherical droppings
• Brown or green in color
• About a half inch in diameter

Feeding

• Feed only on plants
• Tend to nibble on many plants, rather than eating a few entirely
• Neatly clipped leaves and stems, at a 45 degree angle

Doesn’t match the signs you see? Return to Pests Page.

If you think you have a rabbit problem, please call or contact Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc, serving homes across the Front Range, including Denver, Evergreen, and Castle Rock.

Rabbits Nuisance Concern:

• They feed on vegetation, usually any plant they can reach
• Damage to lawn, gardens and shrubbery is the most common

Rabbit Removal:

• There are chemical taste and odor repellents, but these only have limited amount of protection
• Motion active spraying devices will work but are restricted to a certain time a year due to water restrictions
• APCS recommends traps for population control

General Information about Rabbits:

• 2-3 litters a year, each typically consisting of 5-6 babies
• All hours of activity, but mainly activity is during the night
• Their bodies measure from about 15 to 18 inches long
• They weigh between two and three pounds