Kencove 12V Solar Energizer

One 12 Volt battery (included) operates this unit for weeks without sun. It features low impedance with .5 joule output. This unit is perfect for apiaries located far from a power source. Kencove energizers have a three year warranty, which even covers lightning damage. This unit comes with two jumper leads.

Prevention is the best medicine when it comes to fencing your hives. Bears are easily discouraged by electric fencing if they have not been previously rewarded with a brood or honey meal. If they have been successful they can be very hard to keep out of the apiary. If you know there are bears or other pests in your area, setting up an electric fence can save you the heartbreak and cost of replacing bees and equipment. We are happy to offer a selection of Kencove fencing equipment depending on the location of your hive and the number of hive you need to protect. These are the units we use and recommend.

Tips from the Betterbee Apiary:

• Leave enough room to work between your hives and the fencing.
• Install your ground rod and energizer close to the fence netting when possible.
• Overlap fence netting if it's too long.
• Use 2 or 3 ground rods if you have dry soil.
• Take care when mowing or weed whacking! Fence easily gets caught and damaged.