Having found numerous minks in the garden, do not blame the moles for all the fault, it is likely that a shrew has bothered. The tiny, mouse- like creature with a long nose is actually predominantly a predator. It feeds mainly on worms, insect larvae. However, in addition to the benefits of eating pests, it also undermines the roots of your favorite plants, which then naturally perish. And she also loves to eat very friendly earthworms , and this certainly can not be classified as a deed of good deeds.
Therefore, the question of gardeners is considered quite reasonable: "How to remove shrews?" The methods here are similar to standard ways to get rid of moles. Perhaps the most common, though not too humane, is the spread of pesticides. The option is far from safe, your pets, for example, cats, can suffer from it. They sometimes prey on these small creatures for fun, but never eat them, since the body of the latter produces a substance that can poison a member of the feline family.
Therefore, it is easier to put an electronic "scarecrow". A small device emits waves, from which any shrew tries to stay away. How to deal with it no less efficiently? Get an electromechanical device that generates a special frequency sound. He successfully scares away animals, but does not destroy them. And for people it’s harmless.
The shrew (how to deal with it in the old-fashioned ways, we will find out now), in principle, is very sensitive to loud sounds and vibration. You can use this weakness to your advantage. Arrange a noise representation on the plot. Turntables, mallets - these simple devices are created literally from garbage dangling underfoot. Any cans are suitable: cans from soda, canned food. Some find the original use of champagne bottles. They are dug into the ground, leaving a neck on the surface. It should protrude above the surface somewhere by 2 or 3 centimeters. The wind howling in an empty glass will not please the petty pest.
You can also figure out how to catch a shrew to carry it further into the forest. For this purpose, traps resembling ordinary mousetraps are suitable. Only now you will need not one or two, you are unlikely to be able to calculate all the numerous moves-exits of branched underground corridors laid by a tiny creature.
There are methods of struggle that the shrew is absolutely not afraid of. How to deal with it, for example, by planting beans and milkweed? The effect of this method is doubtful. Or a futile flood of minks with water. All this is a waste of time and effort. As well as tossing under the nose of a beast of foul-smelling products. However, rotten herring, rather, you will cause disgust. But the most, perhaps, the most senseless option is to fire from a gun at creatures that are even smaller than a mole.
The shrew (how to deal with it, we generally found out) will require some effort from you before agreeing to leave its magnificent hunting grounds. But do not rush while you expel her, she will have time to eat many pests of your garden. Therefore, be lenient and kind, do not poison the crumbs, it is better to get a couple of high-quality electronic repellers.