Scarecrow
Our #1 choce. This animal repeller keeps bears and other animal "intruders" away with a blast of cold water - a humane and effective method of deterring animals from your yard. It is hooked up to a normal garden hose and mounted in the ground. When the motion detector senses movement, the Scarecrow sprays a 3-4 second burst of water and then resets itself. The spray head can be adjusted from 10°- 360° to cover a small or large area and has a 35 ft range for flexibility in placement. The Scarecrow is simple to use, safe and inexpensive.

To purchase: visit SmartHome.com or google "Scarecrow Animal Repeller".

Rex Plus Barking Dog Alarm - The Electronic Watchdog
Works to scare off bears or human intruders. Rex is a ferocious sounding dog who resides in a small box kept on your counter when you're not home. He operates by radar and knows when a bear is attempting to enter a house. If a bear comes too close Rex barks viciously and he stops as soon as the bear runs off. He is on guard as long as he's plugged in, barking when the bear is too near and not when the bear is gone. The BEAR League in Lake Tahoe tested this unit and says "Rex works great and never needs to be fed, watered or walked." Nonetheless, bears may become acclimatized to the sound over time and may not be deterred from the area; or they may not react at all to a recorded "bark". Be aware that Rex only works when the bear is within a few feet of the door or window and doesn't detect intruders further away in the backyard. We suggest using this product when you're away from the house and especially in homes that are vacant for long periods.

To order online, just google "Rex Plus Barking Dog Alarm" or check with local retailers that sell pest control or security products.

Unwelcome Door/Window Mat:

Unwelcome mats are basically boards full of nails pointing up, that are placed in front of doors and windows to discourage bears from entering buildings.

Unwelcome mats are simple and inexpensive to make. The sheet of plywood must be large enough so that a bear cannot lean from one edge and reach the door or window and should ideally extend past the sides of the door or window by 60 cm (2 ft). A 4x4 sheet of plywood would provide minimal protection for a single doorway, while a 4x8 sheet will be needed for most sliding patio doors. Use the thickest plywood possible and galvanized roofing nails with the large flat head. The nails should be long enough to stick out of the wood 2 - 2.5 cm (¾ - 1 in). If the nails are too long and not strong enough, the bears will discover that they can simply bend them over and step on them. The nails should be nailed into the board about 5 cm (2 in) apart so that there is no way a bear can get his paw on the board.

The sheet of plywood also has to be secured so that the bear cannot simply push it out of its way. If it is placed on a wooden surface, a couple of nails pounded through the plywood should secure it. If the mat is placed on dirt, pieces of rebar can be pounded through the corners into the ground to secure it.

Caution tape should be placed around the area of the mat so that people do not accidentally step on the nails.

Critter Gitter
The Critter Gitter detects animals moving into an area up to 13.5 m (40ft) away using passive infrared, body heat or motion detection and then emits ear piercing sounds and flashes lights. This detector has been designed to change its sound and light patterns with each intrusion and automatically reset itself.

One of the disadvantages of the Critter Gitter is that bears may become acclimatized to the sound and lights over time and no longer move from the area. However, an advantage is that the device alerts homeowners when a bear is around so that they can take the appropriate action. Keep in mind that the Critter Gitter will be triggered by any animal, including a raccoon, cat, dog, or coyote that passes by the sensor, day or night. This disturbance may not be acceptable to neighbours.

To purchase: contact Kodiak Wildlife Products Inc. Download Cataogue.

Bear Be Gone
Looks and smells like a trash can, but is actually a Bear Educational device. This proven field tested unit is designed to aid you as a tool in dealing with problem bears. The barrel is baited with food (ie. raw bacon drenched in honey) and armed with bear pepper spray. Once the bear takes the bait, he activates the triggering device and releases a blast of bear pepper spray directly into the bears face. The bear will relate this location with an unpleasant experience and be very reluctant to return. This unit must be used with extreme caution in public areas - warning signs must be posted. There is no long lasting ill-effect from bear pepper spray, but will cause about 15 minutes of severe pain.

To purchase call: Curley's Critter Catchers Mfg. at 909-592-6626 (CA)

Things you have around the house
If you're home when a black bear enters your property, there are lots of things you can do to deter it from coming closer or staying. Do not attempt to deter a grizzly (brown) bear on your own - call for help!

The most important tool we have at our disposal is our own human presence, particularly the use of direct eye contact and a take charge ATTITUDE! First ensure that the bear has a clear and safe avenue of escape with no people or obstacles in its way. Look directly at the bear, facing it and standing tall. Yell at the bear and firmly tell it to leave! "Get out of here, bear!" Keep a can of pepper spray in hand (with the safety removed) in case the bear approaches you too close. Or gather a group of people together - the more people, the more intimidating you will appear to the bear - simply out number it.

You may use any of the tools noted below in order to appear even more intimidating to the bear.....

Stones aimed at the bear's rump - never throw stones directly in the bear's face. Stones should not be larger than a golf ball.

A soup can filled with pebbles and taped shut. Shake it vigorously and then, perhaps throw it beside the bear. These work particularly well in areas where bears may already encounter rattle snakes.

Big huge beach balls can be tossed at bears often times scaring the heck out of them, opening and closing an umbrella, shaking a big plastic (colored) tarp or a big plastic garbage bag, or banging pots and pans can work as well.

Varying your technique each time a bear attempts to return works better than always just banging pots and pans or sounding an air horn. Bears catch on quickly if everyone does the same thing, get used to it and soon ignore it.

Keep a baseball bat handy to beat on trees. If a bear climbs up a tree to escape, yell at them and beat the base of the tree. Keep them up there for a while, smacking the tree and telling them off. It really scares them. After they've been picked on long enough go back inside your home, let them come down and watch them tear off.

These techniques have been provided courtesy of Ann Bryant of the Lake Tahoe BEAR League.

Super Soaker
Fill any Super Soaker water gun or similar product with water or vinegar and aim directly for the black bear's face. Please do NOT use any other liquids or chemicals other than water or vinegar. Always use deterrents from a secure vantage point, giving the black bear an easy route of escape. When using deterrents, the person should display a dominant body posture and a 'stern' tone of voice to ensure the black bear recieves a clear message. This lets the black bear know he has invaded your 'human' terriory and he is not welcome. Not recommended for use with grizzly bears.

Can be purchased anywhere toys are sold.

Falcon Supersound Signal Horn

Size: 1.5 oz air horn, air horns, boat horns

Mini-horn, max sound. Piercing blast can be heard up to 1/2 mile on land, a mile over water. 100% ozone safe, non-flammable. 4-1/2'' tall. SS, non-corrosive diaphragm. Guaranteed unbreakable. Meets USCG recommendations for boats up to 39' (12 meters). Made in the USA.

The Mini-horn with the maximum sound. Just a touch of your thumb produces a piercing blast that can be heard up to a half mile over land and a mile over water. Palm-size convenience with unlimited uses from casual small-craft signaling to personal protection. Excellent for use in bear country! 122 db NON-OZONE depleting

Approximately 200, two second blasts

To purchase: contact Kodiak Wildlife Products Inc. Download Catalogue.

Laser Sighted Slingshot
Unlike the old slingshots, the Laser Slingshot hits targets with pin point accuracy. Wood balls, constructed from environmentally friendly, biodegradable material, are the ideal pellet to use with the laser sighted slingshot. The maximum size of stones used should be the size of a golf ball. Any pellet should not be aimed at the face due to the danger of hitting an eye, but rather aimed at the rump of a bear.

To purchase: contact Margo Supplies Ltd.

Bear Pepper Spray

The last line of defense that repels bears in a non-toxic, non-lethal manner. The aerosol can shoots bursts of atomized Capsicum (a red pepper deriative) up to 8m. Spray is most effective at short range.

FRONTIERSMAN Bear Attack Deterrent is ideal for personal defence use when hunting, camping, fishing, hiking and biking or whenever enjoying the great outdoors. FRONTIERSMAN bear and grizzly bear pepper spray will not run the risk of permanently injuring either the bear or the outdoorsman. Holster also available.

To purchase: contact Kodiak Wildlife Products Inc. Download Catalogue.

Personal Bear Safety Protection Kits
An aid in preventing bear attacks!
Includes:

• Bag
• FRONTIERSMAN Bear Spray in Holster
• 02 Centre Fire Pen Launcher
• 6 Bear Bangers - there is room in the kit for an additional box of flares or bearbangers
• Signal Horn
• Shoulder Strap

To purchase: contact Kodiak Wildlife Products Inc. Download Catalogue.

Single Shot Pistol
The Record is the most popular and economical model. Uses 6mm regular blanks.

Multi Shot Revolver
This rapid firing model features a swing out cylinder with blank ejector. This unit requires 6mm Hot Acorn Blanks.

To purchase: contact Margo Supplies Ltd.

15mm Scare Cartridges and Launchers
Pistol fired Bangers and ear piercing Screamers are practical, inexpensive, easy to use and very effective bear deterrents. Multiple fire launchers are safe to use. Quick Draw holsters provide fast deployment and easy, safe carrying. The launchers can be pre-loaded with blanks (primers), drawn from holster and loaded with cartridges as required. Also, the rapid firing of emergency signal flares can be accomplished by these launchers. These products provide the first step in non-lethal bear control.

To purchase: contact Kodiak Wildlife Products Inc. Download Catalogue.