Voles and other small rodents can cause serious damage to young trees by gnawing the bark around the stem base, often preventing healthy establishment or even killing newly planted trees. The Vigilis Bio Vole Guard provides targeted protection where it matters most, helping to shield the root collar and lower stem during the critical early years of growth.

Manufactured from a patented bio-based material, the Vole Guard is designed to fit around the base of young trees and can be used on its own or inside a Vigilis Bio Tree Shelter for complete above- and below-ground protection. Its wrap-around design makes installation quick and straightforward while allowing the guard to expand naturally as the stem grows, helping to reduce the risk of restriction.

With a functional life of at least three years, the guard provides dependable protection before naturally biodegrading in suitable soil conditions. Unlike traditional plastic guards, there is no need to remove or dispose of it afterwards, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious gardeners, landowners and landscapers.

Features & Benefits

• Protects young trees from vole and rodent damage
• Shields the stem base and root collar during establishment
• Made from patented bio-based materials
• Fully soil biodegradable after its working life
• Leaves no plastic or microplastic residue
• Wrap-around design for quick and easy installation
• Expands as the tree grows to help prevent stem restriction
• Single-wall construction for easy insertion into the soil
• Functional life of at least 3 years
• Light brown finish blends naturally into the landscape
• Can be used alone or inside a Vigilis Bio Tree Shelter

Protection Against

Designed to protect young trees from:

• Voles
• Small rodents
• Bark girdling at ground level
• Damage to the root collar and lower stem

Ideal for areas where vole activity is common, particularly gardens, orchards, woodland edges and newly planted landscapes.

Available Size

• 0.2m

Diameter: 32mm

Supplied nested in packs of three.

Ideal For

• Newly planted trees
• Fruit trees
• Native tree planting
• Woodland gardens
• Orchards
• Shelterbelt planting
• Garden landscapes
• Community planting projects
• Use with Vigilis Bio Tree Shelters
• Areas affected by vole activity

Technical Specification