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Mouse plagues in Australian states threaten crops, with numbers surging due to dry conditions and harvest spills.
Mouse populations have surged in parts of South Australia, Victoria, NSW, and Queensland, with traps in South Australia’s Mid North capturing mice at 30%—well above the usual 2%–10%.
The spike follows a dry year and delayed rains, triggering early breeding despite limited food buildup.
High burrow densities, up to 125 per hectare, were recorded in the Wimmera.
Experts warn numbers could rise further after harvest due to spilled grain.
Farmers are urged to clean paddocks, reduce grain spills, and monitor for activity in storage areas.
Crop damage is likely if mice exceed 200 per hectare, as they can eat 1% of sown seed in one night.
Vigilant monitoring is critical through summer and into early 2026.
Las plagas de ratones en los estados australianos amenazan los cultivos, con números en aumento debido a las condiciones secas y los derrames de cosecha.