frequently asked q u e s t i o n s critter f i e l d   g u i d e what is it? g u e s s   g a m e ask jim y o u r   q u e s t i o n s critter care i n s t r u c t i o n s links f o r   m o r e   i n f o Critterguy / FAQ / Rabbits FAQ: Rabbits Rabbits and woodchucks are eating all my outdoor plants. What can I do to keep them out of my garden? Rabbits and woodchucks consume edible crop and ornamental plants; may burrow under garages, outbuildings, and homes. eastern cottontail (baby) Remedies include: •   Exclusion: (Can be fenced out of small garden/crop areas). •   Repellents: (Commercial animal repellents such as waxed based "hot pepper" sprays, napthalene, and others are effective on individual plants or small areas, some odor-based ones possibly in or around burrows.) •   Hunting: (Effective where allowed. Check with MDNR and local government for rules.) •   Trapping and removal: (Herbivores are harder to trap than predators; for bait try apple slices, carrots, peanut butter on bread;trapping easier early in season before natural food is abundant.Move several miles and release only where they won't bother other gardeners!) •   Gassing burrows: (Non-lethal smoke bombs may work; using toxic gasses is not recommended, and, if used, certainly only by licensed professionals.) © Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved.