The Farmanco Mouse Surveillance project, funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), is focused on monitoring mouse activity across Australia. The project aims to equip growers with the knowledge necessary to manage any rise in mouse populations, including potential plagues. The project works to improve understanding of mouse behaviour and optimise baiting strategies for effective management. The project monitors key sites between Miling and Bunjil using chew cards and burrow activity to track mouse populations. This approach provides valuable data for growers, allowing timely decision-making regarding mouse management and crop protection.
Key messages
No mouse activity was detected across all surveillance rounds in the Geraldton area during 2024.
Chew cards placed from Miling to Bunjil have remained untouched, reflecting a continued trend of no mouse sightings since 2023.
Ongoing monitoring will continue to ensure early detection for optimal crop protection.
Lead research organisation
Farmanco
Host research organisation
N/A
Trial funding source
GRDC
Related program
N/A
Acknowledgments
This project is a Grains Research and Development Corporation investment led by Farmanco Management Consultants.
Trial source data and summary not available Check the trial
report PDF for trial results.
Climate
Derived climate information
No observed climate data available for this trial. Derived climate data is
determined from trial site location and national weather sources.
Hirsch, Bunjil, WA WA
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to
construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol
16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.
