Electric Bear Fence for Beehives
Protect your beehives with an electric bear fence designed specifically for beekeeping. Bears can destroy hives in a single night—this guide explains how bear fencing works, what matters most, and the common installation mistakes that cause failures.
Beehive Electric Bear Fence
One complete electric fence designed to protect your valuable beehives from bears. This is not a structural fence that a bear can scale but one whose sole purpose is to deliver a strong electric jolt to a curious and hungry bear. It can be setup in less than an hour and doesn't require digging post holes, mixing concrete, or any special skills.
After purchase you will be sent a link with full step-by-step installation instructions including a video.
While no electric fence is 100% bear proof, proper installation and maintenance make an enormous difference. We have installed many of these systems for customers, and when set up correctly, they have proven highly effective.
The kit includes everything you need to get up and running including polytape, grounding rods and clamps, step-in fiberglass posts, gate handles, hookup wires, connectors, t-post bracket and hardware, electric fence warning sign, and a voltage tester. While you can shape the fence footprint however you like using the 9 included posts, we typically go with a 20'x10' or 30'x15' size, depending on how many hives you have.
Select either the Solar or Hardwired charger. Note that the hardwired charger requires access to an AC power source. Use the solar charger if there is no AC power available in the fence location.
Note: The only item not included is a 6' T-Post for mounting the charger. Shipping this part is just too expensive due to it's size and weight, but they are readily available at your local Home Depot, Lowes, or Tractor Supply for about $10.
Why Bears Target Beehives
Bears are strongly attracted to beehives because they provide a rare combination of high-protein larvae, honey, and sugar. Once a bear discovers a hive, it will often return repeatedly until the food source is eliminated. Even a single visit can be extremely destructive, as bears typically tear apart boxes, frames, and stands in minutes.
Why Electric Fencing Works for Bears
Electric fencing works by delivering a strong psychological deterrent rather than acting as a physical barrier. When properly installed, the fence delivers a sharp shock to a bear’s sensitive nose or mouth, teaching it to avoid the hive area entirely.
Common Bear Fence Mistakes
Most failures are caused by undersized chargers, poor grounding, or improper placement. In real-world installations, vegetation contacting fence lines can drain power, while fences placed too close to hives allow bears to reach through.
Residential vs Commercial Bear Fencing
Residential setups typically require compact fencing that works safely near homes and neighbors, while commercial sites may need higher-output chargers and larger enclosures. In both cases, electric fencing remains the most reliable non-lethal solution.