There are pincher bugs in my rabbits hutch are they harmful to my rabbits health and how can they be prevented from being there?

Answer 1

I get those nasty things in my rabbit's hutch too. I would suggest that the hutch should be cleaned out reguarly removing any damp dead bits of wood in the hutch where the bugs like to hide. Squash all the ones that you can see (if that is possible). Also note that birds love all sorts of bugs including earwigs/pincher bugs. I would not recommend the spray method as this could cause harm to your rabbit and perhaps garden birds. If you still have trouble then asking a local vet for advice is a good idea.

I would just like to add to put in some Poultry powder made for chickens under the fresh bedding which kill lice, etc. Put the powder in all the corners of the cage and generally under the new bedding. You could also spray lightly with the Spray made for chickens in all corners too. Can find these sprays and powders in your local feed store. They are very safe. Clean your cage out on a regular basis.