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HORTICULTURAL GLUES

Horticultural glues are very effective organic controls to prevent crawling insects reaching the tops of trees in order to feed, mate, or deposit eggs. This includes: codling moth, tent caterpillars, procession caterpillars and ants. Controlling ants reduces scale, aphid and mealy bug problems, as the ants protect these pests from predators. Green Harvest stocks products from the USA (Tanglefoot) and the UK (Trappit), which are commonly used in organic farming. The recommendations vary as to the width of application, with Tanglefoot recommending a broad glue band and Trappit recommending 2 narrow glue bands. Please make up your own mind which application best suits your particular conditions and pest. Ants will be stopped by a narrower band of glue than, for example, caterpillars. Other uses include keeping ants out of electronic watering systems or security sensors.

 

More information on organic ant control.…

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is horticultural glue?

It is a sticky non-drying glue made from natural gum resins, vegetable oil and wax. 

How many trees will it cover?

Both the smallest tubes of glues (Trappit and Tanglefoot) will cover up to a minimum of 10 trees, depending, of course, on your skill in applying it and the amount you use per tree.

Do I need to band the tree prior to applying the glue?

This is highly recommended especially for young, thin-barked trees and smaller trees. Citrus is known to have particularly sensitive bark. Citrus trees are often killed by applying substances such as axle grease to their bark. By banding you protect the tree and lengthen the life of the glue. In addition, re-application or removal is far easier. You can use Tree Wrap, Grafting Tape, cling wrap, duct tape or masking tape.

Why are there still ants in the tree?

They may be trapped and will soon die, or they may have found a way to bypass the glue. Check you have removed branches touching the ground and that there are no gaps underneath the tree banding material.

How long will the glue stay effective?

Generally until it is covered with insects or dust. Banding the tree first, extends the glue’s effectiveness because it stops the oil component being absorbed by the tree bark and so stops the glue from drying out.

 

TRAPPITTM BARRIER GLUE

Apply this glue in 2 or 3 narrow bands, 5 cm apart around a tree trunk to prevent insects from climbing into the tree. Banding is recommended. Comes as a 75 ml mini-caulking gun.

PG110 1-2 tubes $15.00 each

 

 

PG111 3-11 tubes $12.50 each

 

PG112  12+ tubes $11.00 each

 

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TANGLEFOOT PEST BARRIER

A long lasting glue made from natural gum resins, oils and vegetable waxes.

OMRI Certificate for Tanglefoot Glue products

 

PG104 170g tube $19.00  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tanglefoot Pest Barrier Caulking Tube 298g

PG105  1 - 2 caulking tubes $33.00 each

 

PG117 3+ caulking tubes $29.50 each  

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TANGLEFOOT TREE WRAP

Banding your trees is a two-step process. Preferably first fasten Paper Tree Wrap (or some other waterproof banding material) around the tree trunk. This is crucial for young trees, particularly citrus, which have very sensitive bark. Using a banding material provides a non-absorbent surface for the glue, reducing the application rate, extending the life of the glue and making for easy removal after the insect season. 7.62cm x 15m

PG106 $19.00

 

GRAFTING TAPE               

This horticultural, slightly elastic, rot-proof, clear non-sticky tape is an easy and inexpensive option. Just wrap well so that each layer overlaps the prior one. 12mm x 45m.

TG105 $5.00 to order......

 

 

 

 

TANGLEFOOT TREE BANDING KIT

Each kit contains 1 metre of tree banding material, fasteners and a 170g tube of Tanglefoot Pest Barrier. This is sufficient for banding several small diameter rough-barked trees.

PG107 $25.00

 

 

 

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