Found a shrew in a sticky trap yesterday - I've never seen one
before...anywhere. This is a new one to me and I've been searching online to
learn more. I was surprised to learn that shrews eat mice and therefore their
presence may indicate a mouse 'problem'. Which I know we have.
I know I'm going to have to work more aggressively on pest eradication to
get rid of the mice, chipmunks and squirrels and now, shrews. But am wondering
if I should hold off a little to see if part of the problem can be resolved on
it's own (hoping the shrews will lower the population of mice).
Another person who saw the shrew told me that they could cause more damage
than the mice...but the shrews seem like they'd be easier to trap.
I can't help but wonder if I should wait a little longer to place more
sticky traps around? And if anyone can offer more insight about the behaviors of
shrews, as always, I appreciate the info and your time.
Pam
Pamela Silvestri, Volunteer Assistant Museum
Director
Northeast States Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
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