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Mouse plague grips Western Australian grain growers after perfect breeding season

Mouse populations have surged to plague levels across Western Australia's grain belt, prompting concerns among growers. CSIRO's Steve Henry identified up to 4000 burrows per hectare in key areas, making it one of the worst outbreaks in recent years. Farmers are struggling with bait supply shortages and rising costs, as historical mouse hazards escalate in Western Australia.

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