Bears Breaking Into Cars: A Costly (and Sometimes Tragic) Problem
A few crumbs from a child’s granola bar, a forgotten tube of lip balm, or anything that smells even slightly edible and you now have a big problem. Bears have an incredible sense of smell, and they’ll happily investigate your car if there’s even a hint of something yummy inside.
The trouble really begins when they manage to open the door… and it swings shut behind them. Once trapped inside, a bear can cause thousands of dollars in damage clawing and ripping its way out. More often than not, insurance companies declare the vehicle a total loss. And yes — you’ll want to make sure your policy actually covers “bear renovation” of your car’s interior.
Our founder, Heather, has seen it all. She’s witnessed massive destruction from almost nothing — just a few crumbs or a small tube of salve. Even more heartbreaking was the time she responded to a call where a bear had died of heat exhaustion after being trapped in a car on a hot summer day. That one hit hard.
But here’s the good news…
We have a mat for that. (See what we did there?)
Our linkable electric mats were originally designed to go around vehicles. Their slim, flexible design lets you place them right next to the doors and along the rear of your vehicle — delivering a safe but memorable shock to any bear that tries to step on them before it ever reaches the handle. And unlike other products on the market, ours can be customized to fit any size/shape. Safeguard your property and keep bears wild.