Cottontail rabbits can be a significant problem in HOA landscaping by causing expensive damage to turf and shrubs. They average three to four young per litter and can have up to six litters per year. Rabbits are potential carriers of diseases and parasites. It is legal to control cottontail rabbits by lethal means when they are causing damage to property. Trapping and exclusion have proven to be ineffective for large scale problems. There are no baits labeled for the control of rabbits.