In 2022 MADFIG members were very concerned about the increasing Mouse activity in the local area and this was occurring in many key grain-growing regions.
GRDC partnered with CSIRO to enhance understanding of mouse management. The CSIRO-led research focuses on:
For MADFIG, this resulted in bringing CSIRO’s Steve Henry (AKA the Mice guy) to the Nokanning Golf Club for a workshop and field walks in August of 2022.
Through Farmanco, MADFIG then became involved in the National Mouse monitoring and management program with regular monitoring now occurring in the Eastern Wheabelt with the assistance of Nutrien Ag Solutions.
MADFIG will now continue monitoring twice per year at six sites for the duration of the project. Growers need to be aware of any increased mouse activity and if observed manage and report to MouseAlert below.
[Website] GRDC: Mouse Management
[Website] MouseAlert: Report mouse activity
