Most common damage objects

The most common damage cases caused by large carnivores, especially wolf and brown bear, are to the livestock. Damage cases caused by Eurasian lynx are almost non existing. Damage to the livestock can also be caused by golden jackal. But the damage caused by dogs should not be ignored. It is often misidentified as a damage, caused by a wolf or golden jackal. Unprotected livestock represents a very easy accessible prey for the carnivores. Therefore, damage to the livestock on pastures can be repeated several times, unless it is properly protected.

The damage to the livestock occurs everywhere, where the carnivore species and unprotected grazing animals are present in the same area. The only long-term solution for the grazing practices existence is finding a solution to protect the animals.

HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION?

Damage to the beehives is caused by brown bears seeking the bee brood, which is rich in proteins. Brown bears are usually very persistent in finding food. Above all, they have a lot of time. When the beehives, both stationary and mobile, are placed in the brown bear area, proper protection must be provided. There are several effective ways to protect bees from the brown bears.

HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION?

In addition to the beehives, brown bears occasionally cause damage to individual fruit trees, orchards and crop fields. Besides fruits, such as pears, apples and fruit shrubs, they can cause damage also on maize plantations. They prefer the corn, which is still in the process of ripening. Damages can occur also on potatoes and red carrots. If we want to protect our crops, we need to protect the plantations properly.

HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION?

In addition to the beehives, brown bears occasionally cause damage to individual fruit trees, orchards and crop fields. Besides fruits, such as pears, apples and fruit shrubs, they can cause damage also on maize plantations. They prefer the corn, which is still in the process of ripening. Damages can occur also on potatoes and red carrots. If we want to protect our crops, we need to protect the plantations properly.

HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION?

Brown bears sometimes damage silage balls. The reason for the damage has not yet been fully clarified. The most likely explanation is that the distinctive odor of silky grass caused by lactic acidification and the formation of lactic acid or lactate, attracts the brown bear. The same product is found in the meat in the process of disintegrating. Since brown bears are also scavengers, such odor always attracts them. Silage bales can be effectively protected by an electric fence.

HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION?