Thanks. This is an old video and I now keep the mulch away from the root crown. In summer we are so unbelievably hot and dry there is little chance of infection but in cooler times, this is a concern.
We bit into our very first juicy fig today and there were lots of little ants in the fig. We will definately be doing this process. Thanks so much for the video.
We get dirt blowing with monsoon winds but the dirt/dust is not too bad in my area as it's fully developed around me and all my neighbors have concrete yards/pools. I used tanglefoot last year and it was effective; one application lasted 3 months. Tanglefoot is not going to be as effective if on trees in wide open dirt lots since dirt is likely going to fly around and adhere. Rains can be an issue also. We are forecasted to have a dry summer but if that was not the case, I could secure another dome at the top as an umbrella to prevent the tanglefoot from getting wet.
Instead of the shrink wrap around the bandage, would using 2 inch double sided carpet tape be a substitute? You can wrap 2 inch carpet tape around the bandage, leave on the plastic on the exterior side for applying the Tanglefoot?
Did the flagging tape with tanglefoot not work? Where did you get the hand sponge? Maybe I can think of a workaround because I've not seen those before. Thanks!
Flagging tape works but is tedious to apply/takes longer to wrap than plastic wrap. The problem is any wrap is not water tight and moisture gets trapped against the trunk when it rains which can cause bark damage. The bark grows back but would be best to prevent; I'm still trying to come up with a strategy to overcome that issue. www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Durable-Acrylics-Varnishes-Polyurethane/dp/B01MR5NB5H/
What is the purpose of plastic being below the tangle foot? I thought it was supposed to block debris getting on it. Oh I see you have an issue with dirt getting on it from the bottom. Not necessarily the leaves.
i tried the double sided carpet tape over th bandage, but found it too sticky to remove easily (sad to say). However, i did experiment with electrical tape. The electrical tape is easier to remove when changing and re applying the tanglefoot , but it's easily removed off the bandage, PROVIDED that the electrical tape is wound in the direction OPPOSITE to the direction that the bandage was applied. i.e. if wrapping the bandage around the trunk in a clockwise direction, the electrical tape should be wound in a counter clockwise direction for it to be more easily removed. I'm wondering if I should use Two separate layers of electrical tape (to prevent the tangle foot from seeping through), and then having to remove only the second layer of tape when changing the tanglefoot.?
Two layers will be helpful! I now don't treat with tanglefoot and use borax traps for ants instead. I did find a better method over shrink wrap also. In that method, I cut out pieces of uv resistant heavy duty tarp approximately 6" wide and wrapped it to length around the trunk with some overlap and used Grower's Edge Soft Garden Plant Tie (amazon) at the very top to cinch the tarp to the trunk. I then applied tanglefoot as usual. Tanglefoot is very effective but my prior method using plastic wrap was an awful mess to remove in late Fall. This method is clean and easy for removal and avoids trapping water against the trunk.
I have not found that it girdles the tree but its very difficult (sticky mess) to remove at the end of the season and with rain, it is not water tight and water inevitably seeps in and is trapped up against the trunk which causes damage to the bark. I am trying something different this year with no shrink wrap and will share the results later this year if it works out.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Can you share your results? Also I have some baby trees with multi-trunks (pomegranate) and I am trying to figure out a way of using your technique for them. Any suggestions?
@@crazygrandchick I use ant bait stations currently vs tanglefoot for ease. Why use an ant barrier for pomegranates? I'm not aware of ants bothering the fruit. Leaf-footed bugs are the insects I try to control on pomegranate bushes and dust food grade DE for that purpose.
I need to get something done for my fig trees. You mentioned you are trying something else this year instead of plastic. Can you share what that is? Thank you
This year I cut out pieces of uv resistant heavy duty tarp approximately 6" wide and wrapped it to length around the trunk with some overlap and used Grower's Edge Soft Garden Plant Tie (amazon) at the very top to cinch the tarp to the trunk. I then applied tanglefoot as usual. Tanglefoot is very effective but my prior method using plastic wrap was an awful mess to remove in late Fall. This method is super clean and easy for removal and avoids trapping water against the trunk. I've gotten so many fire any bites this year on my legs, I am also trying a new bait people swear by--czcams.com/video/XJUWE6In6-w/video.html. It's only been two days but seems like ant populations are decreasing. If this proves effective I can drop having to apply tanglefoot which would be great. Hope that helps!
@@crazygrandchick Applying pieces of tarp instead of plastic wrap was a good way to go when using Tanglefoot. I have since used the gourmet ant bait and stations. Any DIY borax solution should work just as well. They are not 100% effective but reduce the number of ants significantly. Today, I no longer apply tanglefoot and rely on bait stations due to ease of application.
I used Jaws mouse trap; easy, cheap, quick and efficient.
Thanks for details 🙏🏼
Keeping your mulch 6-8 inches away from the trunk with keep soil biota from breaking down the bark and leaving your tree susceptible to infection.
Thanks. This is an old video and I now keep the mulch away from the root crown. In summer we are so unbelievably hot and dry there is little chance of infection but in cooler times, this is a concern.
We bit into our very first juicy fig today and there were lots of little ants in the fig. We will definately be doing this process. Thanks so much for the video.
Agree my figs in Las Vegas got scorched when I left neem oil on my fig leafs. Every other plant does fine leaving neem.
Great way to use the tape, Saran and tanglefoot. I used tanglefoot on yellow plastic to.get rid of fungus gnats indoors The stuff works great.
Spell coffee grounds in uniform layer on pot soil... it worked for me!
Good information! I plan to try this! Subscribed. THANK YOU!!
You can also get the double sided carpet tape in a 4 inch wide format, in addition to the 2 inch wide format.
Great idea!
It may hurt the tree
Well explained and done. Thanks for sharing.
That color looks great on you. Thanks.
Great video and great ideas, thank you so much
Great job ! I thought it was a deterrent for ground squirrels
Thank you for the excellent video, nice set up to apply Tangle foot. I will get the tapes and reapply Tangle Foot like you did.
Awesome video, I have peach trees and I’m sure this method will work for them as well! Thank you 🙏
I can hear the dove 🕊️ in the background
WITH ANTS come aphids. The ants herd and milk their sweet poo .This protects from both! great job, info,ty
Looks like a good idea, but What about when the dirt blows in the wind? Thanks
We get dirt blowing with monsoon winds but the dirt/dust is not too bad in my area as it's fully developed around me and all my neighbors have concrete yards/pools. I used tanglefoot last year and it was effective; one application lasted 3 months. Tanglefoot is not going to be as effective if on trees in wide open dirt lots since dirt is likely going to fly around and adhere. Rains can be an issue also. We are forecasted to have a dry summer but if that was not the case, I could secure another dome at the top as an umbrella to prevent the tanglefoot from getting wet.
Instead of the shrink wrap around the bandage, would using 2 inch double sided carpet tape be a substitute? You can wrap 2 inch carpet tape around the bandage, leave on the plastic on the exterior side for applying the Tanglefoot?
I think that would work--thanks!
Did the flagging tape with tanglefoot not work? Where did you get the hand sponge? Maybe I can think of a workaround because I've not seen those before. Thanks!
Flagging tape works but is tedious to apply/takes longer to wrap than plastic wrap. The problem is any wrap is not water tight and moisture gets trapped against the trunk when it rains which can cause bark damage. The bark grows back but would be best to prevent; I'm still trying to come up with a strategy to overcome that issue. www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Durable-Acrylics-Varnishes-Polyurethane/dp/B01MR5NB5H/
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thank you! I have 5 trees so need to do something. I live in Texas and fire ants are bad.
What is the purpose of plastic being below the tangle foot? I thought it was supposed to block debris getting on it. Oh I see you have an issue with dirt getting on it from the bottom. Not necessarily the leaves.
Yes, it helps keep debris from blowing up into the tanglefoot and it prevents lizards from crawling into it and getting stuck.
Grrreat info!
Nice I like the way you think 👍🏻❣️✨✨
i tried the double sided carpet tape over th bandage, but found it too sticky to remove easily (sad to say). However, i did experiment with electrical tape. The electrical tape is easier to remove when changing and re applying the tanglefoot , but it's easily removed off the bandage, PROVIDED that the electrical tape is wound in the direction OPPOSITE to the direction that the bandage was applied. i.e. if wrapping the bandage around the trunk in a clockwise direction, the electrical tape should be wound in a counter clockwise direction for it to be more easily removed. I'm wondering if I should use Two separate layers of electrical tape (to prevent the tangle foot from seeping through), and then having to remove only the second layer of tape when changing the tanglefoot.?
Two layers will be helpful! I now don't treat with tanglefoot and use borax traps for ants instead. I did find a better method over shrink wrap also. In that method, I cut out pieces of uv resistant heavy duty tarp approximately 6" wide and wrapped it to length around the trunk with some overlap and used Grower's Edge Soft Garden Plant Tie (amazon) at the very top to cinch the tarp to the trunk. I then applied tanglefoot as usual. Tanglefoot is very effective but my prior method using plastic wrap was an awful mess to remove in late Fall. This method is clean and easy for removal and avoids trapping water against the trunk.
Doesn’t the shrink wrap gird the tree as it doesn’t stretch like the bandage roll does.
I have not found that it girdles the tree but its very difficult (sticky mess) to remove at the end of the season and with rain, it is not water tight and water inevitably seeps in and is trapped up against the trunk which causes damage to the bark. I am trying something different this year with no shrink wrap and will share the results later this year if it works out.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Can you share your results? Also I have some baby trees with multi-trunks (pomegranate) and I am trying to figure out a way of using your technique for them. Any suggestions?
@@crazygrandchick I use ant bait stations currently vs tanglefoot for ease. Why use an ant barrier for pomegranates? I'm not aware of ants bothering the fruit. Leaf-footed bugs are the insects I try to control on pomegranate bushes and dust food grade DE for that purpose.
Crushed egg shells
Thanks--I'll give that a try!
I need to get something done for my fig trees. You mentioned you are trying something else this year instead of plastic. Can you share what that is? Thank you
This year I cut out pieces of uv resistant heavy duty tarp approximately 6" wide and wrapped it to length around the trunk with some overlap and used Grower's Edge Soft Garden Plant Tie (amazon) at the very top to cinch the tarp to the trunk. I then applied tanglefoot as usual. Tanglefoot is very effective but my prior method using plastic wrap was an awful mess to remove in late Fall. This method is super clean and easy for removal and avoids trapping water against the trunk. I've gotten so many fire any bites this year on my legs, I am also trying a new bait people swear by--czcams.com/video/XJUWE6In6-w/video.html. It's only been two days but seems like ant populations are decreasing. If this proves effective I can drop having to apply tanglefoot which would be great. Hope that helps!
Enlightenment Garden thank you for your reply!
@@EnlightenmentGarden An update on this new way of doing the protection???
@@crazygrandchick Applying pieces of tarp instead of plastic wrap was a good way to go when using Tanglefoot. I have since used the gourmet ant bait and stations. Any DIY borax solution should work just as well. They are not 100% effective but reduce the number of ants significantly. Today, I no longer apply tanglefoot and rely on bait stations due to ease of application.
@@EnlightenmentGarden I live in the Tucson area and will use both for now. Thank you for responding.
its the birds chowing my figs its the ants chowing my fig leaves
You may want to try putting organza bags around the figs to stop the birds.
Where in Phoenix are you?