Wild European rabbits are a declared pest under the Biosecurity Regulations 2022.
It is a landowner's responsibility to manage wild rabbits on their land.
Biosecurity Tasmania releases calicivirus to assist landowners with rabbit control in Tasmania. Calicivirus is best used in combination with other rabbit control methods.
An Integrated Pest Managment (IPM) approach is the most effective and cost efficient method of controlling rabbits.
For advice on controlling rabbit populations in Tasmania contact:
- Biosecurity Tasmania 03 6165 3777
You can use our online reporting form to:
- report a rabbit infestation
- register your interest for a calicivirus release on your property
The following pages provide information on control methods, creating a rabbit control program and calicivirus releases accross Tasmania.
Additional Resources:
PestSmart is a toolkit of information on best-practice management for rabbits. The ‘Glovebox Guide for Managing Rabbits’ provides current and general information on best practise rabbit management.
Rabbit Scan is a free resource for landholders, Landcare groups, community groups, local councils, professional pest controllers and biosecurity groups.
Rabbit Free Australia promotes the eradication of wild rabbits from Australia. This website has information relating to the peri-urban control of rabbits.
Threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by rabbits. An Australia wide plan produced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
Rabbit Calicivirus Testing is run by CSIRO, who provide kits to people willing to take samples of deceased rabbits. Testing allows Biosecurity Tasmania to gain a greater understanding of the effects of calicivirus at a landscape level.