Bears

[Edgeofparadise]

Any thoughts on how to discourage a bear from being a regular visitor to my yard? First time I have ever had a problem. I have moved the garbage can inside the garage, but he is still visiting every night.

[fireflies]

The best natural solution I've heard is to lay some ammonia around the edges of your garden. The smell deters them from entering and doesn't harm them at all.

[Edgeofparadise]

Thanks for the insight. Our garden is fenced because of all the deer, but I can picture a bear going right through the fence.

[fireflies]

Yea, I wouldn't trust a usual fence to stop a bear. :) If the ammonia doesn't work it might be wise just to talk to your local wildlife guys to come by and handle it. Definitely not something you want to underestimate.