How to Get Rid of Shrews

Shrews are small mammals about the size of mice. They have small eyes, long snouts, and dense fur with uniform color. They also have five clawed toes on each foot and dark-tipped small teeth. Many times, their feces are shaped like a corkscrew. In contrast to shrews, mice have four toes on their front feet and larger eyes than the shrew. 

Moles are related to shrews but are larger. Both shrews and moles belong to the taxonomic order Insectivora, whereas mice and rats belong to Rodentia.

There are different shrew species located all over North America. They nest in outdoor burrows near low-lying shrubbery and globular nests made of shredded leaves. They can range up to 1.5 acres.

Shrews are more active at night than during the day. Daily food is insects, beetles, spiders, meats, birds, mice, and small snakes. They can damage roots and trees by their gnawing activity.

Shrews are more active at night than during the day. Daily food is insects, beetles, spiders, meats, birds, mice, and small snakes. They can damage roots and trees by their gnawing activity.