The Steps
- Wrap your tree in plastic film.
- Soften up a glob of Tanglefoot with the spatula.
- Work it into a smooth lump without strings back to the container.
- Apply the product in a thin 1″ wide band a few inches from the top of the plastic all the way around the tree creating a complete circle.
Can you put Tanglefoot directly on tree trunk?
The best way to use this product is by applying it around tree trunks using a flat wooden or plastic spatula or, better still, a tube cartridge. You can use a putty knife to apply Tree Tanglefoot. If you plan on using a knife, be extremely careful with the sharp corners so as not to damage the bark of the tree.
How does tree Tanglefoot work?
Protect your trees against destructive bugs with Tree Tanglefoot Insect Barrier. Simply apply this super-sticky, non-drying compound around the trunk of your tree about four feet up from the ground, remove when covered with insects, and repeat. ... Tree Tanglefoot Insect Barrier Tub is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 48.
