How Do You Get Rid Of Shrews?
Shrews are small, mouse-sized mammals that can live almost anywhere in North America. If your part of the world has shrews, they can eat pine seeds and cause damage to fish hatcheries and beehives because they are insectivores that also eat other small animals, seeds and roots. One variety of shrew digs up and eats the roots of ginseng plants. They sometimes attack pets, birds and even chipmunks. Fear of disease from these creatures causes many homeowners to attempt eradication to keep the shrews away from their homes, where they feed on grains and defecate in unwanted places. On the nuisance scale, shrews disturb the peace with their noisy voices and unpleasant smell. But you can deter shrews if you know a few tricks. Seal up all openings to your home that can provide entry to a shrew. Attach pieces of the hardware cloth over all openings that are large enough to allow a small animal to get inside your home. You can close smaller openings by stuffing steel wool into the opening. Mow o
