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Mice Plague Ravages Humboldt Valley Crops 1907 1908
A Nevada study details a severe mouse plague in Humboldt valley from 1907 into 1908. Large-scale damage to alfalfa, hay, and root crops followed by unsuccessful poisoning, then successful biological control using strychnine poisoned hay and predator birds. The report highlights economic losses, and the vital role of hawks, owls, weasels, and coyotes in curbing outbreaks.
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Novemer
Whunboldt Valley
California
George 5. Webb
Rodgers Ranch
Biological Survey
Rodgers and Anker
Humboldt Valley
Rodgers
Anker
Humboldt River
Winnemucca
Battle Mountain
Paradise
Humboldt Valleys
King River
Quinn River
Carson and Smith Valleys
Nevada
Weber River Valley
Sanpete
Utah Counties
Utah
Honey Lake Valley
Carson Valley
Lovelocks
United States Biological Survey
Carson
Hurmboldt
Minden
Humpoldt Valley
Oregon
United States
North America