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Hive Protection: Bear Fence Design

Protecting honey bee hives from wildlife is sometimes necessary.

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March 26, 2023

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Example fence design with numbered features and detailed handle illustration — Gate Handle Detail: Gripple right against the corner post, loop of wire goes back through the gripple, loop hooks into existing gate handle hook, the other end of the handle gets attached with wire.

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Fence Charger (6 or 12 V): Mount the Fencer on a post placed inside the fence where the on/off toggle is easy to reach without getting shocked. Test regularly to ensure 5000V minimum output.
Gripples: Gripples provide tension on the fence lines.
Gate handles: These are used to create an entry gate.
15 gauge wire: Used for the fence and a piece to join three wires together to complete the circuit.
Sturdy corner posts with holes or insulators
Side posts every 8 ft (approx.)
Ground Rod (Use at least 1, or up to 3)
Cheap bacon: The bacon is used as bait

Fence design by Steve Berner and Robyn Underwood. This publication was funded by the Northeastern IPM Center through Grant #2014-70006-22484 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Crop Protection and Pest Management, Regional Coordination Program.

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