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Mouse bait manufacturers able to double lethality, farmers rejoice – ABC News
Mouse bait manufacturers are given permission to double the lethality of their products in a big win for grain producers.
Mouse bait manufacturers have been given permission to double the lethality of their products in a big win for grain producers.
Key points:
- Manufacturers given approval for double-strength bait
- Mice develop an aversion to existing bait if it does not kill them
- The new bait will be almost 100 per cent effective
Mouse plagues can have a devastating impact on farmers, affecting crops and feed grain stocks.
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