Cottontail Rabbits in Relation to Trees and Farm Crops

"Cottontail Rabbits in Relation to Trees and Farm Crops" by David E. Lantz is a United States Department of Agriculture farmer's bulletin that examines the ways cottontail rabbits affect agriculture. It highlights how their eating habits can damage crops and trees, causing economic problems for farmers. The bulletin explores the rabbits' behavior, including how quickly they reproduce and what they like to eat, explaining why they can become pests. The book then shares multiple ways to control rabbit populations, like hunting and trapping, but it also talks about preventing damage by using fences and special washes to protect trees. The author balances the need to control rabbits with their place in nature, suggesting farmers use methods that reduce damage without getting rid of all the rabbits.