Mouse-like rodents are relevant pests in the forest-steppe, in Polesie, and in recent years in the steppe. proved favorable for the development and distribution of these phytophages.

Their number, although slightly increased compared to the previous year, however, in most areas did not exceed the economic threshold of harmfulness of 3-5 colonies / ha.

According to autumn surveys, the average abundance on arable land was 1.4 colonies / ha., The corresponding indicator on winter crops (for the 2019 harvest) was within 0.33 colonies / ha., Although sometimes there were foci (always along the edges of the fields) ) with a population of 4-8 colonies / ha.

Common Vole

Most mouse-like rodents, as always, were found on perennial grasses and arable lands - up to 2.6 colonies / ha., In the foci in some places 6-12 colonies / ha.

There is a high probability that in 2019, under favorable weather conditions, the number of mouse-like rodents will grow, especially in the central, western, and sometimes in the northern regions.

Harvest mouse

To prevent threats to crops, it is necessary to constantly monitor the status of their populations.