Mice now a small threat to Victoria's crops, due to cold weather

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Updated August 10 2022 - 12:20pm, first published August 9 2022 - 6:00am
THREAT REDUCED: Cold and wet weather has reduced mice breeding patterns in Victoria, but croppers are still urged to check multiple paddocks through spring.
THREAT REDUCED: Cold and wet weather has reduced mice breeding patterns in Victoria, but croppers are still urged to check multiple paddocks through spring.

Continued cold weather has meant the chance of mice numbers on farmer's properties in Victoria getting to plague levels this season is now virtually nil.

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Philippe Perez

Journalist

Philippe is a journalist for Australian Community Media's Stock & Land. He is based in Ballarat and covers all aspects of Victoria's farming community and industry. To get in contact, email philippe.perez@stockandland.com.au

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