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MOUSEOFF® ZP is manufactured from graded, cleaned, certified and sterilised wheat, coated with zinc phosphide (25g/kg) and mixed with oil attractants. Zinc phosphide is a grey/black powder and the bait is correspondingly grey.
MOUSEOFF® ZP IS FULLY APPROVED FOR CONTROL OF MICE IN BROADACRE CROPS
MOUSEOFF® ZP acts rapidly. When a mouse eats a poisoned grain, a tiny quantity of toxic phosphine gas is released in the acidic conditions of the mouse's stomach.
Zn3P2+6H+→2PH3↑+3Zn ++
Zinc phosphide + acid→phosphine gas↑ + zinc
Phosphine is rapidly absorbed by the stomach and quickly acts by depressing the central nervous system and by inhibiting the liver, diaphragm and brain of the mouse. Mice die quickly after ingestion of just a single grain.
USUALLY GREATER THAN 90% CONTROL IS ACHIEVED WITHIN 1-2 DAYS OF BROADCAST APPLICATION
Most mice die underground. This can be confirmed by excavating holes to find carcasses or by rechecking burrow activity after baiting. Birds and other scavengers quickly take the few mice that do die on the surface so few dead mice are seen. The dead mice are not toxic to scavengers.
MOUSEOFF® ZP is a Schedule 7 poison product. It is available in all States from approved rural merchant stores, some government agencies and some contractors. When there is no demand for the bait the stores generally do not hold stock, so allow a few days for delivery and give early warnings of requirements. Some states require an Agricultural Users Permit (ACUP) to purchase, possess and/or use MOUSEOFF® ZP.
MOUSEOFF ZP Pails
MOUSEOFF® ZP is available in 125kg epoxy-lined steel drums with ring closure lids and in 15kg plastic pails with tamper-evident lids.
MOUSEOFF® ZP is NOT classified as a dangerous good (DG) for transport and can be carried on normal trucks and utilities without special signage. Transport or storage in enclosed vehicles or spaces is not recommended due to a small quantity of toxic phosphine gas trapped in the headspace of the container.
MOUSEOFF® ZP is stable for several years provided it is stored dry at less than 40°C in original packaging.
MOUSEOFF ZP® – Protecting Australia's crops.
Animal Control Technologies
46-50 Freight Drive
Somerton, Victoria, 3062
Australia
Telephone +61 3 9308 9688
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E-mail: enquiries@animalcontrol.com.au
