Tanglefoot Tree Wound Pruning Sealer & Grafting Compound

This stuff is pretty amazing. First year using it and really impressed. I used for gnawed tree barks, pruned sections, and on some of my damaged squash vines where rodents chewed away at (but not severed!). Plan to try on squash again to see if it will repel borers. Will try to update with results of that experiment.It covers the wounds in a thick paste that dries pretty quickly. This pasted-on scab keeps valuable moisture in the plants' vascular systems and pests out. It will NOT prevent additional damage to the area, so re-apply if you see repeated visitations by rodents. Its purpose is to seal, not repel. Seek other methods for rodent and pest control. Read directions first before using. Trimming up damaged areas is important and will make spreading it easier but not smooth, nor aesthetically pleasing. You want to make self-healing for the plant as easy as possible, and trimming will give a neat and tight seal so the plant can begin repairing right away.You are supposed to stir before applying, but I only stir after sitting for long periods. You will notice a liquid start to build up and that's your sign it needs another incorporating mix. Freshly mixed, it goes on fairly easily. It's a bit of a hassle to 'spread around' as it's not smooth. You will get used to it, though. Use an old paintbrush and rinse out immediately after every job; not necessary between uses unless the build-up on bristles is impeding application.I've used it numerous times and it's really going a long way; about 1/4 to 1/3 of it gone across 2 trees over 8 months. It's a little slower to go on when cold but can apply in cold or heat. I store mine in an unheated shed.As the patches age, they will chip off as the bark expands, flaking away with no lasting effects on the tree and no visible traces other than the trees' own histories recorded in mended bark.Wonderful product.I also use their Tanglefoot insect barrier for one particularly ant-prone tree. High sun exposure will cause it to need more frequent applications, but a little goes so very far with that, too.

Really works well on the roses sending up sucker stems. When applying this, make sure to dab it on thick and beyond the cut so new suckers can't come through. Very happy with this product; shipping was fast, too.

Stays put and goes on quickly

I had a mango tree on the Big Island that would not produce fruit so I learned about topdressing from a Youtube video. It showed that it is best to seal a cut trunk or large limb to keep rot and insect pests out of the cut surface. I used this on the mango tree and it worked well. A year later the tree is doing great and the sealer is intact, despite being a thin layer. I can recommend this to protect any large cuts on a valued tree.

I live in a cabin on 24 acres of Juniper and Pine treed land. We have a pack rat problem, which is promoted by the Juniper trees providing ground cover for hiding and nest building. So, the solution was to trim all of the Juniper trees close to the cabin so as to deny them the nesting and hiding place.I ordered two 16 oz. cans of this Tanglefoot Tree Wound Pruning Sealer to protect the branches cut off at the base of the trees. This is the first time I've used this product and it is fantastic! I have around 20 trees I'm pruning and I ran out with around eight more trees to go. I just ordered two more cans to finish the project. I wish it came in a gallon size.What I especially like about the product is it is water based and can be thinned with water. But, don't think for a moment that its going to come off in the rain. It is tenacious stuff you don't want to get on any clothing because it isn't going to come out in the wash. Once dried it is impervious to water or moisture and provides a non-flaking and resilient seal to the pruned surface.Overall, this is an exceptional product. I will continue buying it and using it for all of my pruning needs.

Don't use it a lot, but when I do, I know I am protecting the trees I love.I prune my peach trees to increase yield, so want to keep them healthy. Yum!!!

I has blocked the ants from coming in. It went on easy with a popsicle stick. I knew to wear gloves after reading the other reviews. I think the tree is happy now that the ants don't apparently live inside any more. It has no smell. I hope that the limes don't pick up any chemicals, but I have good hope for it.Tree died around this branch. Now the whole tree is dead. Is it due to this product? I doubt it. It may be to some extra cutting I did to accommodate the neighbor, and the ants. It just got overwhelmed. It was a good tree, the best.

I have no complaint. It does what it suppose to do. I cut, I paste, and it stays on forever. Great product.