With predictions of a mice plague across parts of South Australia, now is a great time for home owners to ensure they are not unwittingly laying out the welcome mat for these pests, according to Weepa Products.

Weepa Technical Officer Mitch Flint said according to the CSIRO, there have been higher than expected mice numbers on the York Peninsula and Mid North of South Australia, with mice also breeding earlier than usual across the Adelaide Plains.

“According to reports, heavy rainfall in spring boosted population growth and after bumper grain crops, researchers are concerned mild summer conditions could lead to further breeding and a potential outbreak in autumn,” Mitch said.