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flag Mouse plagues in Australian states threaten crops, with numbers surging due to dry conditions and harvest spills.

flag 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%. flag The spike follows a dry year and delayed rains, triggering early breeding despite limited food buildup. flag High burrow densities, up to 125 per hectare, were recorded in the Wimmera. flag Experts warn numbers could rise further after harvest due to spilled grain. flag Farmers are urged to clean paddocks, reduce grain spills, and monitor for activity in storage areas. flag Crop damage is likely if mice exceed 200 per hectare, as they can eat 1% of sown seed in one night. flag Vigilant monitoring is critical through summer and into early 2026.

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