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Mice feeding in a piggery … 50g ZnP\/kg grain bait is required to reduce populations (Photo: Peter Brown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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CSIRO researcher Steve Henry examines a mouse (Photo: Sharyn Watt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

New research by the CSIRO has found mouse populations can be reduced significantly by doubling the amount of zinc phosphide (ZnP) in grain baits used for broadscale agriculture.<\/p>\n

The results of an in-field study confirm earlier laboratory studies.<\/p>\n

The research was undertaken in response to concerns from farmers who suspected mouse baits were not as effective as they needed to be, particularly when mouse numbers were high.<\/p>\n

CSIRO researcher Steve Henry said the first study found that bait consisting of grains coated with 25g ZnP\/kg grain did not always provide a lethal dose to mice, and mice that did not die from an initial feed of the bait became bait averse.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe followed up with a second study that re-assessed the sensitivity of mice to ZnP. The results showed that mice were significantly less sensitive to ZnP than previously reported,\u201d Mr Henry said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese results highlighted the importance of every bait grain needing to be a lethal dose as there is no guarantee that mice will find and consume more than one baited grain, and consumption of a sub-lethal dose leads to aversion.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Henry said the final study, conducted in the field, confirmed that 50g ZnP\/kg grain bait was required to consistently reduce mouse populations.<\/p>\n

He said this rate was able to achieve more than an 80 per cent reduction in mouse populations more than 90 per cent of the time.<\/p>\n

GRDC pests manager Dr Leigh Nelson said the three studies provided a solid body of evidence for the superior efficacy of the 50g ZnP\/kg grain bait, which will give growers a more effective tool to manage mice and protect their crops.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of 50g ZnP\/kg grain baits should reduce the need for repeat baiting which is costly. Any savings on the bottom line from mouse damage would be welcomed by farmers,\u201d Dr Nelson said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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