In North America, the black bear is commonplace. This medium size bear, usually weighing anywhere from 135 to 350 pounds, is an excellent climber, has a great sense of smell and exceptional hearing.

Bears will gravitate to places where there is plenty of food. Garbage dumps are common areas to find bears but when they become hungry or if pickings become slim they will not hesitate to leave their usual feeding ground in search of food. If you want to prevent a bear making it into your garden or camping area you will need to think about using an effective bear repellent.

The bear is very strong and can be extremely destructive. If a bear finds their way into an orchard they are likely only there for the tasty fruits… but in attempting to gather these fruits, they can cause extensive damage to the trees. Bears are also known for raiding trashcans. They get what they are looking for but bears also tend not to be fussy and leave a mess of garbage all over your property. This mess then encourages other pesky animals such as skunks, coyotes and raccoons to visit and of course this creates other problems. Finding a good bear repellent will definitely make a farmer’s and homeowner’s life less stressful.

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