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Must-have rodent control solutions

Merchandise Rodent & vertebrate pest control June 21, 2023



Fears of the next mouse plague are rippling through the agricultural community as Australian farmers become increasingly vigilant for signs of rodent activity.

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Mousemaster for effective mouse control

Merchandise Rodent & vertebrate pest control June 20, 2023



Granular Products has introduced a zinc phosphide mouse control product to their range with the launch of GP Mousemaster 25 pellets.

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Be prepared as rodent populations increase

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 27, 2023



A record harvest season, along with high levels of stored grain and fodder, have created ideal conditions for rodent populations to rapidly expand this season. The abundance of food in paddocks and around farms means that farmers should be vigilant.

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Award winning military style feral pig program

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Government category for their role in the Kangaroo Island (KI) Feral Pig Eradication Program.

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The safer, humane way to catch rodents

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



The Goodnature Smart Trap from Gallagher has reinvented pest control with smart trapping technology. It’s automatic, non-toxic, and delivers a quick and humane kill.

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Try ‘soft’ approach to hit rodents hard!

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



With the onset of cooler months and lodged cereal crops being an issue this season, the need for effective rodent control solutions becomes very important.

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The madness of mouse management

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 22, 2023



Many growers and merchants may have been surprised and confused by claims by CSIRO and GRDC during the last mouse plague, that currently registered zinc phosphide mouse baits can “kill only 50% of mice” or “are 50% effective”.

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Rural market rodenticides from Rudducks

Merchandise Rodent & vertebrate pest control Dec. 23, 2022



When control of rats and mice is proving to be a problem, Rudducks has some unique and highly effective options. As well as the Pyrethrum based insecticides featured in November Rural Business, Rudduck offers two rodenticide products for the rural market.

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Building mouse and insect pressure highlights importance of hygiene

Rodent & vertebrate pest control April 13, 2022



As seeding preparations build during this busy time of year, growers are encouraged to prioritise hygiene around seed grain and storage infrastructure.

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Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait rates

Rodent & vertebrate pest control May 11, 2021



A new research investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has enabled evidence-based increases to zinc phosphide (ZnP) mouse baits that will help grain growers battling above-average mouse numbers in eastern Australia.

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