20cm BioTube Vole Non Spiral Hedge Tree Guard

The 20cm BioTube Vole Non-Spiral Hedge Tree Guard is an eco-friendly, lightweight, and cost-effective protection solution for young trees, hedges, and saplings. Designed for farmers, landowners, forestry contractors, and estate managers, this guard protects plants from mice, voles, and strimmer damage during establishment.

Unlike traditional spiral guards, the non-spiral design offers a compact and straightforward solution, expanding naturally as the plant grows to prevent restriction and support healthy development. Made from fully biodegradable materials, the BioTube Vole Guard provides effective small mammal protection while reducing the use of conventional plastics in planting schemes.

Certified DIN CERTO and ASTM D6400, the biodegradable material is designed to withstand UV degradation for 4–5 years, after which it naturally breaks down into carbon dioxide, water, and humus, enriching the soil without leaving harmful residues. Ideal for hedgerows, commercial tree planting, woodland creation, and grant-funded planting schemes, the BioTube Vole Guard combines effective protection with sustainability.

Key Features & Benefits

• Protects against voles, mice & strimmer damage – Ensures healthy tree and hedge establishment.

• Non-spiral design – Lightweight, easy to handle, and expands with plant growth.

• 100% biodegradable material – Fully compostable, certified by DIN CERTO and ASTM D6400.

• Long-lasting yet environmentally safe – Designed to last 4–5 years before natural breakdown.

• Cost-effective & practical – Ideal for large-scale or budget-conscious planting schemes.

• Soil-enriching end-of-life – Decomposes into carbon dioxide, water, and humus.

Size Available

• 20cm x 38mm Non-Spiral – Perfect for small whips, hedges, and young trees

Areas of Use

• Hedgerow and small tree planting on farmland, estates, and woodland edges

• Commercial and grant-funded planting projects

• Sites affected by vole, mouse, or small mammal browsing

• Strimmer-prone areas requiring physical plant protection

• Urban green space and landscaping requiring biodegradable guards

Technical Specification

Material | Fully biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA)

Height | 20cm

Diameter | 38mm

Colour | Natural light brown

Lifespan | Approx. 4–5 years before UV/photo degradation begins

Protection Level | Voles, mice, small mammals, strimmer damage

Installation | Slip over plant; expands naturally with growth

Packaging | Sold in boxes of 470