On Fri, 19 May 1995, Staffan Strom wrote: > Hi > > Here in one part of Sweden we rececently have some problems with bears > who destroys beehives. > This problem is going to be lager here because the bear population are > growing. > I know that bears and bees are a problem in other parts of the world, so > my wonder to you is if any have some tips how to protect the hives for > bears, and where can read any about this. > > Thanks in advance > Staffan Strom Staffan, The below referenced pamphlets of controlling bears may be of some help. I have not read these leaflets but presume from other articles I have read that they would recommend electrically charged fencing and provide some specifications: Author: Johansen, Carl A.//Burgett, Michael D. Series: Title: Bear Protection for Bees State: Washington Type: Leaflet Pub#: EB 1176 Page: 5 pages Date: December, 1982 Cost: $.25 Aval: es Note: Order from (WA): Bulletin Department, Cooperative Extension, Cooper Publications Building, WSU, Pullman, WA 99164-5912 Author: Sanford, Malcolm T. Series: Hints for the Hive Title: Florida Bears and Beekeeping State: Florida Type: Leaflet Pub#: 105 Page: 2 pages Date: March, 1984 Cost: Free Aval: es Note: Order from (FL): Dr. Malcolm T. Sanford, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, The University of Florida, Bldg 970, Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 Good Luck! -John