New tool to battle mouse plagues

Farmers battling mice plagues in W-A, South Australia, and Queensland now have a new tool in their arsenal to deal with the pest. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has approved Grand Producers Australia's emergency application for access to double-strength zinc phosphide mouse bait. Grain Producers Australia Research Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann spoke about what the new poison will mean for farmers dealing with the plagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.