Rodent guards (18 cm – box of 120 units)

Installing a rodent guard on a tree can offer several benefits, here are just a few:

• Tree health: rodents (mice, rats, voles, hares, squirrels, beavers and others) can cause serious damage to trees by gnawing bark, branches and roots. This damage can weaken the structural integrity of trees, hinder their growth and make them more susceptible to disease and pests. Rodent guards act as a physical barrier, preventing rodents from accessing and damaging trees, helping to maintain tree health.

• Disease prevention: rodents can be vectors of various diseases and parasites. By keeping rodents away from the tree, a protector reduces the risk of disease transmission and helps maintain the tree’s overall vitality.

• Savings: preventing rodent damage can save you money in the long term. By installing a rodent guard, you reduce the likelihood of having to replace trees in the future. Protecting trees can also help preserve the aesthetics of your landscape, maintaining its value and appeal.

It is important to choose a rodent guard with the following characteristics:

• Adequate air circulation: a protector with good air circulation at the base of the tree is really important, because if it’s a closed environment, moisture, mold and even rot could set in. What’s more, an almost closed environment is perfect for ants and other insects to thrive, which can cause major problems for trees.

• Adaptable: it must not hinder tree growth. As the diameter of the shaft increases, so must the diameter of the guard.

• Easy to install: it’s imperative that a good protector is easy to install and remove once the bark is thick enough to protect against rodents.