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Choosing an Appropriate Bear Spray
When choosing an appropriate bear spray, look for the following:
a minimum can size of 225 grams;
a minimum concentration of .85 per cent capsaicin;
a minimum effective range of three metres;
a minimum spray duration of six seconds;
a cloud spray pattern;
the label states "deterrent" not "repellent";
the active ingredient is a derivative of oleoresin capsicum;
a shelf life of four years after initial purchase; and
registration under the Pest Controls Product Act.