Can it scare bears? because i don't want to carry some chemical pepper spray
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Its VERY loud but I don't know how a bear would react. When we tested it in the office I couldn't shut it of quick enough - the sound is that loud and obnoxious.
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Well, no, probably not. You should look into an actual repellant, like the type designedto keep pets out of flower beds. Amazon stocks several of these.
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Christina, I would suggest a different product if you willing to try it out,The link below will take you to the product directly.ScareCrow Motion Activated Animal Repellent
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In 2009, I crossed into Canada with another brand of bear spray. At the border, when they asked if I had any weapons or pepper spray, I told them that I didn't, but that I had some bear spray. They checked the container and verified that it had a label saying something like "not for use on humans" so they let me take it through. I do not know, however, if this one has the same labeling.
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I don't think it will help you. It will only deter timid animals like deer or squirrels. Bobcats are more aggressive animals and the ultrasonic sound will not have much effect. I suggest you try one of the items that others here recommend.
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It worked very well for our dog, however the noise it makes is not very loud. I would say that for racoons, sure, but as far as panthers and bears are concerned absolutely not, I wouldn't chance it at all for panthers and bears. However, if you're looking for something of that sort, REI sells bear repellant. And I know mace can work very well (if this is a camping trip or the like).
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Unless you have it tested by a lab, I do not think you can. Every time I used mine was testimony of its effectiveness. Once, I had a bottle of this same brand for over two decades and it worked when I needed it. It is discharged in a stream pattern and it is harder to use on smaller quick moving dogs. A mist might be better. Remember that using any product, such as bear spray on a dog, on anything other than its "listed" purpose may get you in a heap of trouble because of the Federal use laws.
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I believe so, don't under estimate it and don't try to test it on yourself. A mere sparking sound can scare most fierce dogs away, even wild animals; be sure it is always fully charged.
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You can try-but it did not work well for keepong squirrels away. I have detered the squirrels by using cayenne pepper & moth ball squares and so far NO more squirrels. Be careful with cayenne pepper-it will burn skin & eyes.
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No bears where I live in Southern Mich., but our hunting camp in Northern Mich. does have bears. Based on my experience if bears want something bad enough you can't keep them out. The bears can probably roll the barrel off the base if it smells good enough to them but I doubt if they can unscrew the cover. Mine is cooking compost just fine otherwise. Good luck.
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Unless you are Jackie Chan, don't plan on defending yourself from wild animals of any size (much less a mountain lion!) with a small knife. What you are looking for is a firearm if you want to defend against these large animals, the only other viable option would be Bear spray to be used as a deterrent. Knife fighting, even against a person, is a risky proposition at best.
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Technically, yes. As a practical matter, if you are being threatened by a bear, you are going to want a large cloud of this between you and the bear to assure your safe retreat.Plan for one use only.
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i use it for just that exact reason right now. i live in a desert area with coyotes and other critters. of course if you press the "zap" button before they get to you it may scare them or tell them "hey, back off!" and that would be best, but if you do get attacked it will only affect the person or animal you are trying to defend from. in other words you wont get shocked if the animal or person is on you/in contact with you when you zap them.
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Hi, Some States have restrictions on the content level/potency of the pepper spray. Sometimes it could be a restriction such as must be bear or animal spray only. Best thing to do is check with a local police department and they'll tell you what is legal/not legal in your area. Hope this helps, Bill gearmonkeyguru
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Being outside would not affect the use of this.. -- you do not need to swat, just hold it on them, and watch them sizzle. I would not leave it outside, but I see no issue with eliminating the outdoor pests with this as well.
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It will empty all in 5 seconds, so unless you do a test spray quick I would not expect a second attempt. Also, if the bears partner gets you, then its all she wrote - lol.
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I suppose you could, but the noise is probably going to scare it.Unless you are really experienced, I'd advise against it. Get old fashioned clippers...safer and quieter.