Australia farmers in the state of New South Wales (NSW) are being urged to be on the lookout for mice in their paddocks amid reports of increased numbers of the rodents in the northern parts of the state.
Millions of dollars worth of crops were destroyed during last year’s mouse plague, which also caused extensive damage to farm machinery, vehicles and buildings.
NSW Farmers Vice President Xavier Martin is urging farmers to start surveying their properties for signs of rodent activity in a bid to avoid a repeat this year.
“We need everyone to use their chew cards but also to keep an eye out for mice, and report any rise in numbers,”  Martin said on Monday.
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