Mouse monitoring and baiting

Agriculture Primefact
Primefact Number: 1102    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: May 2011

This information in this Primefact is intended to give you a basic understanding of the biology and control of the house mouse, a guide to monitoring techniques and some basic information on baiting.

Contents include:

  • Mouse biology and behaviour
  • Human and animal health
  • Rodenticides and their use
  • Risk assessment
  • Alternative mouse control strategies
  • Best farm-management practices for mouse control
  • Monitoring cards
  • General baiting information for landholders
  • Reporting mouse activity