Shrew
Small insect-eating mammal with a pointed snout — not a rodent. Enters through cracks and crevices, especially in older buildings.
Other pests
The shrew is not a rodent but an insect-eater with a pointed snout. It enters mainly through cracks and crevices in older buildings, hunting for insects. Bait stations don't work — the approach focuses on proofing and source control.
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Species within other pests
Identification and approach per species.
Our approach
- Inspection of gaps, door openings and facade finishing
- Sealing entry routes (proofing instead of bait stations)
- Controlling the insects that attract shrews
- Animal-friendly approach in line with Dutch legislation
Risk
Mainly nuisance and contamination from nesting material and droppings. Avoid direct contact with droppings and seek identification and appropriate advice.