Brigand Hits the Target
PelGar USA's Brigand WB is attractive and effective on rodent pests, reports John Chaney, owner of Chaney Pest Elimination.
Australia’s mouse plague highlights the urgent need for proactive, science‑led rodent control to protect agriculture and supply chains.
Recent footage from Western and South Australia shows farms once again overwhelmed by mice, with CSIRO confirming populations well above recognised plague thresholds.
The scenes are disturbingly familiar to the 2020–21 outbreak that caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural damage, threatening food security and export markets. With farmers facing rising operational costs, rodent pressure adds yet another layer of risk.
In Pest Magazine Issue 104 (April–May 2026), industry experts examine why mouse plagues escalate so rapidly, the regulatory considerations around baiting strategies, and why integrated pest management remains the most effective long‑term solution.
Read the full article here:
https://www.pestmagazine.co.uk/digital-magazines/pest-104-april-may-2026.html
