2021 mice plague across Riverina could be made worse by inadvertent poisoning of rodent predators

Emma Horn
Updated June 15 2021 - 11:32pm, first published May 12 2021 - 8:00pm
BAIT AND SWITCH: Black-shouldered kites fight over a mouse. The species is one of several in peril due to their consumption of poisoned rodents. Picture: supplied
BAIT AND SWITCH: Black-shouldered kites fight over a mouse. The species is one of several in peril due to their consumption of poisoned rodents. Picture: supplied

A researcher from Charles Sturt University has warned that the region's attempts to battle the mouse plague with heavy poisons may actually be working to make future infestations stronger.

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Emma Horn

Emma Horn

Supervising producer

Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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