Effects of harvesting and stubble management on abundance of pest rodents (Mus musculus) in a conservation agriculture system.

Recent conversions to conservation agriculture practices have changed how pest house mice use cropped land. Management practices that reduce post-harvest habitat complexity do not appear to reduce the attractiveness of paddocks to mice, and further research into new management strategies in addition to toxic bait use is required as part of an integrated pest management approach. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.