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Shrew Overview

Last Updated: February 04, 2008 Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management

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Shrews | Shrew Overview | Shrew Damage Assessment | Shrew Damage Management | Shrew Acknowledgments | Shrew Resources | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information

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Summary of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

Exclusion

Rodent-proof structures also exclude shrews.

Cultural Methods

Mowing may decrease preferred habitat and food.

Repellents

None are registered.

Toxicants

None are registered.

Fumigants

None are registered.

Trapping

Mouse trap (snap trap).Small box trap. Pit trap.

Shooting

Not practical.

Other Methods

Cats may reduce densities around structures.

Owls consume large numbers of shrews.

Mowed grass around structures may increase predation.


Shrews | Shrew Overview | Shrew Damage Assessment | Shrew Damage Management | Shrew Acknowledgments | Shrew Resources | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information


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