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Design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence for apiaries

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The design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence is described. Materials included PVC posts, wire rope, concrete rebar stakes, 12-volt fencers and other incidentals. The experimental... More ≫

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The design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence is described. Materials included PVC posts, wire rope, concrete rebar stakes, 12-volt fencers and other incidentals. The experimental models were light-weight and portable, effective, and eliminated the use of insulators. None of the 14 fences were penetrated by bears. Recommendations are made for more extensive use of 12-volt systems, research into the effect of rainfall on insulation and research into use of herbicides at beeyards.

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