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Tubex Nature Vole Guards

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20cm-50-65mm-700 100 £0.64 £0.53 10%
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20cm-50-65mm-700 500 £0.54 £0.45 24%
20cm-50-65mm-700 1000 £0.50 £0.42 29%
20cm-50-65mm-700 2500 £0.47 £0.39 34%
20cm-50-65mm-700 5000 £0.46 £0.38 36%
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Tubex Distributor

We are an official Tubex distributor.

Minimum Order Value

Please note that there is a minimum order value of £50.00 + VAT, excluding delivery.

Delivery

Delivery to UK mainland is included for stock orders over £1500.00 + VAT (subject to postcode zones & surcharges). For full details on delivery please view our delivery page.

Designed for hard-to-reach areas where collection for recycling isn’t possible, Tubex Nature™ Vole Guards are suitable for protecting young trees from the damage caused by voles/mice and/or the careless use of a strimmer.

Every year thousands of trees are killed by voles and mice, or because of the accidental damage caused by a strimmer.

The Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard can help address this, particularly in overgrown conditions, where voles are found.

The twin-walled, wrap around design needs no support, is quick to install and can be left in situ to biodegrade.

Provided application is done with care and focused around the base of a tree, the Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard can also protect trees from herbicide spray.

The added benefit of the coiled, wrap around design means they expand with the growth of the tree.

Tubex Nature™ is made from bio-based materials derived from sugarcane, corn & starch. It is externally tested against ISO 17556 to show soil biodegradability, and independently tested to show biodegradation on soil at ambient temperatures.

Tubex Nature™ products can be left to biodegrade in situ and will, over time, start to degrade and breakdown into water and CO2 through a microbiological process.

Tubex Nature™ products are designed to naturally biodegrade over time. Due to this property, Tubex advise Nature products are not used near roads, pathways, or locations where disintegration fragments could pose safety risks. For such applications, we recommend the Tubex Recyclable Range. Tubex® accepts no liability for use or installation of the products in unsuitable environments. Technical data sheets are available upon request.

Benefits

  • Leave in situ to biodegrade
  • Protects from browsing voles/mice
  • Easy installation & expands with the tree

Installation (view the installation tab above for a more comprehensive installation guide)

  • Separate from nest of 4 guards, gently open and wrap around the base of the tree
  • Push the guard into the soil slightly to create an effective barrier against voles and mice damage
  • Note – no support is required if installed correctly, however should you wish to provide your young tree plant & vole guard with extra support then we recommend using a cane.
Specification
Dimensions Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard
Height^ 20cm
Diameter 50-65mm
Number of cable ties Not required
Average weight/tube 24g

^ Manufacturing tolerance of wrap height +/- 25mm

Packaging Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard
Nest 4
Bundle 700
Bag or box Box
Material Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard
Tube Bio based blend
Cable tie N/A
Tube colour Natural/light brown
Service life (tube) 3-5 years**
Biodegradable Yes
End of life N/A
Recyclable N/A
Recycling options N/A - Note: should you wish to expedite the biodegrading process, remove the Vole Guard for industrial mulching.
Recommended support If required (for very young plants) - cane

** Product longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Features & Benefits

Plant Welfare

Animal protection

Animal protection
Protects young trees against damage from vole & mice.

Coiled design

Coiled design
Expands with the growth of the tree.

Herbicide protection

Herbicide protection
Helps protect the tree from herbicide spray.

Strimmer protection

Strimmer protection
Protects from accidental strimmer damage.

Non-toxic

Non-toxic
Certified non-toxic via external tests OECD 207 (impact on earthworms) & 208 (impact on seed emergence).

Lifespan

Service life

Service life
Designed to offer 3-5 years of service life depending on conditions*

Twin walled

Twin walled
Delivers best strength to weight ratio.

Biodegradable

Biodegradable
Leave in-situ to biodegrade over time into water and CO2.

Installation

Compostable boxes

Compostable boxes
700 Tubex Nature™ Vole Guards per compostable box, for ease of transport and handling.

Nested

Nested
For ease of movement around site (4/nest).

Longitudinally rigid

Longitudinally rigid
Meaning the vole guard can be pushed into the soil, discouraging burrowing animals.

Natural colour

Natural colour
Blends into background at the base of the tree.

Can be left in-situ

Can be left in-situ
Especially useful in overgrown areas where voles are found.

No removal needed

No removal needed
Save money - no collection or recycling needed.

*Product longevity is dependent on site and weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Range Choices

Vole Guards (as the name suggests) will help protect established planting schemes from voles. They will not protect against animals that are taller than voles.

Should you wish to protect your planting scheme from other animals then please select a taller form of protection along with the relevant supporting stake.

Tubex Vole Guards - Available sizes

Key - Tubex Nature Vole GuardsTubex Nature Vole Guard - Size

Protecting against Vole Rabbit Hare Muntjac, Roe Deer Fallow Deer Red Deer
Minimum height of tube for protection 20cm 60cm 75cm 1.20m 1.50m 1.80m
Height of supporting stake* Not required 75cm 90cm 1.20m or 1.35m 1.50m 1.80m
Diameter type N/A Standard Standard Standard or Standard Plus Standard Plus Standard Plus
*It is advisable to use a longer stake for sandier, lighter soils.
Installation

For young established trees (no cane support)

  1. Remove guard from its nest of 4 guards.
  2. Gently open and wrap around the base of young tree, allowing the coil to wrap back over on itself.
  3. Push guard 1cm to 2cm into the soil to create a barrier for vole and mice, and to help hold the guard in place.
  4. Leave in-situ to biodegrade.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

For younger plants that may require support (with cane)

  1. Having planted your plant, gently push a cane into the ground next to it, about 2cm away from base of stem.
  2. Remove guard from its nest of 4 guards.
  3. Open the guard and wrap around both the cane and the plant, allowing the coil to wrap back over itself.
  4. Push guard 1cm to 2cm into the soil to create a barrier for vole and mice, and to help hold the guard in place.
  5. Leave in-situ to biodegrade.
Installation
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Tubex Nature Vole Guards - Technical Data Sheet (715 KB)

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