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Electric fences and smart collars: The new tools for managing feral hogs

Electric fences block repeat entry, smart collars map regrouping, and trap response turns feral hog control into steady gains ...
The Durango Herald

Electric fencing shockingly effective deterring bears

Black bears can cause property damage – including the loss of chickens, beehives, small livestock and valued fruit trees – which can be both financially and emotionally draining. Electric fencing has ...
New York Post

Business owner installs electric fence for ‘extra security’ to combat ‘out of control’ break-ins

Business owners in Tacoma, Wash. are taking an electrifying new approach to combat criminals. Aaberg’s Tools & Equipment Rental owner Alexx Bacon installed electric fences to deter criminals after a ...
The Journal

Durango City Council to hold public hearing about electric fences, bear mats

Durango City Council will hold a public hearing about electric fencing and bear mats – popular and effective wildlife deterrents – on Feb. 3. City Council has weighed the benefits of wildlife ...
komonews

Tacoma approves expanded use of electric fences as property crime spikes

TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council approved a measure Tuesday that would allow electric fences to be installed in areas where they were previously prohibited. In a unanimous vote, the City ...
The Durango Herald

Using bear-deterring electric mats and fencing in Durango ‘common sense,’ residents say

This year’s bear season, ranging from spring to late fall, has been “crazy” and “incredible,” said Bryan Peterson, director of Bear Smart Durango. The season isn’t over yet, and so it’s unclear how ...
KING5

City of Tacoma expands the use of electric fences

TACOMA, Wash — The Tacoma City Council approved an ordinance that would expand the use of electric fences in the city. The ordinance was approved unanimously after previously being brought forth by ...