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OrganisationQueensland University of Technology
OrganisationSchool of Life Science
OrganisationCentre for Biological Population Management
AuthorWilson, J
AuthorWhisson, D
Date Accessioned2013-05-22
Date Available2013-05-22
Issued1993
Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/11079/11950
AbstractRodent damage to sugarcane has been of concern to the Australian sugar industry since the 1930's. In more recent times, annual surveys have indicated that damage by rodents occurs over approximately 50% (150 000 ha) of sugar producing areas resulting in annual losses of between two and four million dollars. A further $0.6 million is expended on annual baiting programs. Rodents are therefore the second most important pest of the Australian sugar industry, the most important pest being the cane grub (Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations Annual Reports 1984 - 1989).
Languageen
PublisherBSES
Part of SeriesBSES Internal Report; 1993 No 633.6197 WIL 1993
SubjectRodents
SubjectRattus Sordidus
SubjectNorth Queensland
SubjectSugarcane
SubjectManagement
SubjectLosses
SubjectDamage cost
SubjectPest control
SubjectIngham
TitleThe management of rodents in North Queensland canefields


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  • Pest, disease and weed management [181]
    Research outcomes: A comprehensive RD&E program that addresses existing and emerging pests, diseases and weeds, allowing sugarcane growers to manage their crops efficiently with minimal environmental impacts. An enhanced industry capacity to deal with incursions of exotic pests, diseases and weeds.

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