Re: [apple-crop] How to deal with field mice

2012-03-26 Thread Alberto Da Silva Alvares Dos Santos
or trash of any kind needs to be kept out of orchard. Owls, hawks, coyotes, and wild cats seem to also enjoy hunting where there are few places for mice to find cover. Mo Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough, MA 2012/3/24 Alberto Da Silva Alvares Dos Santos asan...@utad.pt Hi All ! Fruit

[apple-crop] How to deal with field mice

2012-03-24 Thread Alberto Da Silva Alvares Dos Santos
Hi All ! Fruit growers in this region often have problems with field mice (Microtus lusitanicus), which seriously damage the roots of the trees. In an attempt to control this pest using biological means: 1 * The presence of wild ferrets may be a good method, but we need know how to create safe