The diet of field mice has been put under the microscope, to get a clearer understanding about their preferences about bait.

Researchers have found the pest prefers cereals over lentils, with background food significantly impacting the consumption of baits.

To find out more rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with CSIRO Researcher Steve Henry:

The diet of field mice has been put under the microscope, to get a clearer understanding about their preferences about bait.
Researchers have found the pest prefers cereals over lentils, with background food significantly impacting the consumption of baits.
To find out more rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with CSIRO Researcher Steve Henry:

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