With the arrival of summer, the activity of wild animals, including bears, and harmful insects increases.
As temperatures rise, the range of wildlife expands, and the number of people enjoying outdoor leisure activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing also increases, leading to a tendency for encounters between humans and wild animals to increase.
Against this backdrop, Bojo Kenkyujo Co., Ltd. (Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture), which handles more than 3,000 pest and vermin control cases annually , is strengthening its efforts to raise awareness and disseminate information on countermeasures to prevent bear attacks ahead of the summer holiday season.
Bear sightings and damage continue nationwide.
In recent years, bear sightings and incidents of bear attacks on people have been reported in various parts of the country.
Bear sightings are increasing not only in mountainous areas but also near populated areas, farmlands, and tourist destinations, meaning that encounters with bears are no longer limited to specific regions.
Especially during the summer months, bears become more active and their range expands as they search for food, so extra caution is necessary.
Why is the risk of encountering bears higher in the summer?
Summer is the season when the activity levels of wild animals, including bears, increase.
On the other hand, as people have more opportunities to enjoy outdoor leisure activities such as camping, mountain climbing, stream fishing, and hiking, the likelihood of humans and bears sharing the same area increases.
Furthermore, times when there are relatively few people, such as early morning and evening, sometimes coincide with the bears’ activity times, which can lead to unexpected encounters.
Bear control measures recommended by the Pest Control Research Institute
The Pest Control Research Institute recommends the following basic measures to reduce the risk of encountering bears:
– Check with local authorities and police before entering the mountain area.
Avoid acting alone.
– Use AI monitoring and deterrents to alert others to their presence.
Do not leave food or trash lying around.
Be especially careful when acting in the early morning or evening.
Prepare appropriate bear-related supplies in case of an emergency.
While it’s difficult to completely avoid encounters with bears, the risk can be reduced through prior preparation and the right knowledge.
Aiming to create an environment where people and nature can coexist.
The Pest Control Research Institute is working to create a safe living environment for people through measures to control harmful animals and insects.
In bear control, we aim not only to eliminate bears and mitigate damage, but also to create an environment where humans and nature can coexist through information dissemination and awareness campaigns.
We will continue to disseminate information, develop products, and conduct public awareness activities related to bear countermeasures, thereby contributing to ensuring the safety of local communities.
