perry this is a hard thing to see........bear damage.
i know this isn't any consolation to you, but it could have been worse than what you already suffered; boxes all ripped up and laying in pieces, frames as well, or drug off a distance. mad bees flying everywhere....uh don't forget a veil or a smoker to figure out how to salvage what you can.......how do i know this?.........
it's sort of a warning, because the yogi will be back.
the parmak solar fencer is a great unit, i use them, they work well, and have never failed me in 10 years. tried other junk, but since using the parmak's, never will purchase another brand. good choice on bear problems and keeping them out. they are spendy, but well worth it considering what our hives are worth to protect them. i do shut them off during winter months, after the yogi's and boo boo's hibernate, no need to have the unit running, but probably wouldn't matter for as well built as these are.
cbt mentions baiting the wires with bacon.............i disagree. apisbees might pipe in as well about baiting the wires with bacon.
my opinion, not necessary, the parmak delivers enough voltage to discourage any bear without the need to bait with bacon.
if you want to attract a bear, just put bacon or peanut butter on a live wire.........oh and other critters as well. they do get the message.
i have never baited my wires and i find it works for me.
the bacon is to attract them so they sniff and bite the fence......zap.........nose zinged, tongue zinged. with that said.... bears typically don't give up.
i hope you don't suffer any additional bear damage perry!
