Bug Barrier Tree Band Kit, 30ft

The BugBarrier Tree Band traps insects that climb tree trunks to eat the leaves. Its inward-facing adhesive does the trapping out of sight, so the band stays attractive on the tree all season.

How does it work?

The band stops leaf-eating insects from climbing your trees. The adhesive faces inward, toward the trunk, so insects are caught out of view and the outside of the band looks clean. It is effective, clean, and easy to install and remove.

How long does it take to install?

Installation takes 3 to 5 minutes, and removal takes about 30 seconds. The only tools required are scissors or a utility knife and, for deeply furrowed bark, a putty knife.

How do I install the BugBarrier Tree Band?

• 1. Wrap one layer of the 3-inch-wide white fiber material around the trunk at breast height (about 4.5 feet) so it clings to the bark. Do not put tension on the material. Wrap a second layer on top of the first. For deeply furrowed bark, use a narrow putty knife to push fiber into all the furrows.
• 2. Cut the fiber to finish this step.
• 3. For trees up to 24 inches in diameter, measure enough green film barrier to go around the fiber barrier, and cut it. For trees over 2 to 4 feet in diameter, add six more inches of overlap. For the most secure installation, make sure you have an overlap of three inches per foot of tree diameter after cinching down the film.
• 4. Apply the film in the same direction as the fiber. Peel about 12 inches of protective backing from the film to expose the adhesive. Align the top edge of the film adhesive with the top edge of the fiber barrier so the fiber is covered by the film. Wrap the film snugly to the fiber, cinching it down as you go around the tree. Make sure the film hangs about 3 inches below the bottom of the fiber and stands out 1.5 inches from the trunk so the adhesive does not touch the bark.
• 5. As you snug down the film, there will appear to be some left over. That is important: this overlap creates the secure fit that keeps the fiber in the bark crevices and holds the band to the tree.
• 6. Fill any gaps in the bark or trunk irregularities with fiber by pinching small amounts from the roll and stuffing them into the gaps from the top.

We stock the BugBarrier Tree Band Kit at TreeHelp.