Farmers hit with rising costs and lost production as battle against rabbit crisis worsens

Farmers say they are killing thousands of wild rabbits on their properties, but the problem is getting worse and they are ...
The Scientist

Controlling Pesky Rabbits with Viruses

Rabbits, with their twitching noses and fluffy appearance, may charm pet lovers, but in Australia, they are one of the most destructive invasive pests. Today, an estimated 200 million wild rabbits ...

Feral rabbit numbers are booming, so do myxomatosis and calicivirus still work, and what's next for biocontrol?

With millions of feral rabbits currently hopping around the continent, you might wonder if the viruses that kept their numbers down in the past still work.
komonews

Deadly virus found in rabbits on Lopez, Orcas Islands

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. — The highly contagious, fatal Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV2) was found in rabbits on Lopez and Orcas Islands in San Juan County. The Washington State ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Rabbit populations boom in parts of Australia as ideal conditions see pests return

Rabbits are reappearing in areas where they have not been seen for years, fuelled by recent rainfall and abundant feed. Experts warn Australia's landscapes and farming land are at risk if numbers are ...