This publication will help grain growers improve their mouse control strategies. It includes practical tips for mouse baiting. Document sections cover baiting equipment, guidelines and case studies.

Contents

This booklet includes:

• a series of 15 detailed case studies from GRDC northern, western and southern regions highlighting grower mouse bait application practices
• specifications of available mouse bait spreading options include adjustable aperture metered and meter roller 12v spinner spreaders, conventional linkage and modified metering door trailing spreaders
• mouse baiting and equipment selection guidelines, highlighting the importance of uniform distribution and preventing the active ingredient from being stripped from the bait to maintain effectiveness
• a guide to mouse bait application distribution uniformity analysis test protocol with consideration for researcher safety
• results of a distribution uniformity analysis of a selection of ground and aerial mouse bait application equipment at a range of target bait application widths.

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