20cm Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard – Biodegradable Protection Against Rodents
Protect young trees from small rodents and mechanical damage with the 20cm Tubex Nature™ Vole Guard. Designed for forestry, farms, and overgrown grasslands, this biodegradable guard shields saplings from voles, mice, and strimmers. Its twin-walled construction with a vertical slit creates a natural overlap with the tree trunk, expanding as the tree grows to prevent strangulation while offering reliable rodent protection. Perfect for hard-to-reach areas where collection isn’t feasible.
Key Features & Benefits
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Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly | Made from sugarcane, corn, and starch; naturally breaks down into water and CO₂ in soil.
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Non-Toxic & Safe | Independently tested to OECD 207 & 208 standards.
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Vertical Split Design | Expands as the tree grows, preventing trunk strangulation.
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Twin-Walled Construction | Lightweight yet strong, offering 3–5 years of protection.
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Nested Tubes | Efficient transport, storage, and site management.
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Rodent & Mechanical Protection | Prevents bark stripping by voles and damage from strimmers.
Applications
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Forestry and woodland sapling protection
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Farm hedgerows and tree plantations
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Overgrown or ancient grassland sites
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Areas where collection or retrieval is impractical
Technical Specifications
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Height | 0.2m
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Diameter | 50–65mm
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Material | Bio-based blend (sugarcane, corn, starch)
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Colour | Light brown
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Service Life | 3–5 years depending on site and conditions
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Construction | Twin-walled with vertical slit for expansion
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Installation | Wrap-around sleeve, expands naturally with growth
Advisory: 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 our Recyclable Range. TUBEX® accepts no liability for use or installation of the products in unsuitable environments