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by the pine mice clearing out their burrow systems. 



It is also advantageous to keep an eye on meadow mouse activ- 

 ity. Since the surface runs o£ these animals may persist for quite 

 some time, it is necessary to determine activity by other signs-- 

 such as fresh grass clippings, droppings, and an appearance of run- 

 ways being used. 



Fall control of both species of mice remains the same as in 

 previous years. For meadow mice, reduction of vegetation will help 

 during the growing season by eliminating cover. During the winter, 

 with snow cover, prior vegetative control will have little effect. 



For both pine and meadow mouse control, Zinc Phosphide-treated 

 baits still are recommended. Broadcasting these baits (either oats 

 or corn), at the rate of 6-10 pounds per acre, should give adequate 

 control of the meadow mouse. 



In the control of pine mice, broadcast baits may only give min- 

 imal control. Proper dispersal of bait still requires placing the 

 bait either in the natural travel system by hand baiting or by the 

 use of an artificial trail making machine. 



Timing and weather conditions can still be an important f actor - 

 in control results. Choose a period of the least human activity in 

 the orchard and good, clear weather for applying the bait. This is 

 the period when mice will be most active and most apt to consume the 

 applied baits. 



NOTE : As in previous years, before applying any toxic baits, a per- 

 mit must be obtained for bait application from: Massachusetts Divi- 

 sion of Fisheries and Game, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass. 02202, 



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