What smells deter bears?

* Black pepper. Bears have a very sensitive sense of smell, and they find the smell of black pepper to be unpleasant. Sprinkling black pepper around your campsite or hanging it from trees can help to deter bears.

* Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is another spice that bears find to be unpleasant. It can be used in the same way as black pepper to deter bears.

* Garlic. Bears also dislike the smell of garlic. You can hang cloves of garlic around your campsite or use garlic powder to create a spray that can be used to deter bears.

* Ammonia. Ammonia is a strong-smelling chemical that can be used to deter bears. However, it is important to use ammonia with caution, as it can be harmful if inhaled.

* Bleach. Bleach is another strong-smelling chemical that can be used to deter bears. Like ammonia, it is important to use bleach with caution, as it can be harmful if inhaled.