Southern African researchers create eco-friendly "Scent Fence" using guarri shrub scent to deter elephants from damaging crops.

Researchers in southern Africa have created a "Scent Fence" to deter elephants from damaging crops. This eco-friendly solution utilizes the scent of the common guarri shrub, which elephants avoid, to keep them away from agricultural areas. The Scent Fence, made of bamboo and scent cartridges, is a cost-effective and non-lethal method aimed at reducing human-elephant conflicts while protecting crops and promoting sustainable agriculture.

October 09, 2024
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