{"product_id":"provanto-boltac-greasebands-5m","title":"Provanto Boltac Greasebands (5m)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvanto Boltac Greasebands\u003c\/strong\u003e will control Winter Moth Caterpillars, earwigs and ants, protecting trees from nuisance pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Moth Caterpillars emerge in spring to feed on foliage, flowers and young fruit. The wingless female moths climb trees in October, November and December and again in March, to lay their eggs. Boltac Greasebands will effectively trap these pests before they can damage the tree or its crop. Because the grease and bands are pesticide free, these bands are ideal for organic gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply in autumn and keep in place until the following April. Apply in summer to trap earwigs and ants. The bands should be fixed well above the level of any surrounding vegetation to ensure that it is not bridged, which may allow insects to avoid the grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the band from the packaging and unroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut off enough band to go round the tree trunk once, leaving 10cm (4\") overlap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen out the band carefully to expose the greased surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the band around the tree firmly, sticky side exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlap the ends to ensure a tight fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bands should fit closely to the trunk for the best protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the wire provided to tie around the top and bottom of the band to secure it to the trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use pest barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls Winter Moth Caterpillars, earwigs and ants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePesticide free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Provanto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082277466437,"sku":"1133134","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/72fef775-provanto-boltac-greasebands-5m.jpg?v=1761657542","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/provanto-boltac-greasebands-5m","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}