Alternatives to "Seal & Heal" for bark damage

[u***@isbd.co.uk]

Are there any reasonably priced alternatives to Arbrex Seal and Heal
for painting on damaged bark etc.? Or where can I buy it in larger
quantities than the 250ml pots?

We have a moderate sized orchard which has suffered some damage from
(presumably) deer and would like to treat the trunks to help them heal
and to discourage further attacks. In previous years we have used
Arbrex Seal and Heal which seems quite effective but it would make
sense to buy in larger quantites or a cheaper alternative if possible.

[Mike Lyle]

Post by u***@isbd.co.uk
Are there any reasonably priced alternatives to Arbrex Seal and Heal
for painting on damaged bark etc.? Or where can I buy it in larger
quantities than the 250ml pots?
We have a moderate sized orchard which has suffered some damage from
(presumably) deer and would like to treat the trunks to help them heal
and to discourage further attacks. In previous years we have used
Arbrex Seal and Heal which seems quite effective but it would make
sense to buy in larger quantites or a cheaper alternative if

possible.

There's a school of thought which holds that a wound dressing may
simply seal in any nasties which have already floated in. I have no
opinion on that, myself; but perhaps you could simply use engineering
grease.

[Anderson >]

On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:32:28 -0000, "Mike Lyle"

but perhaps you could simply use engineering grease.

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Post by Mike Lyle

Post by u***@isbd.co.uk
Are there any reasonably priced alternatives to Arbrex Seal and

Heal

Post by u***@isbd.co.uk
for painting on damaged bark etc.?

<SNIP>

Post by Mike Lyle
There's a school of thought which holds that a wound dressing may
simply seal in any nasties which have already floated in. I have no
opinion on that, myself; but perhaps you could simply use engineering
grease.

I was going to mention that and in addition say I was told to rub earth from
the base of the tree into the wound.
Something to do with letting "stuff wot the tree is use to" getting in and
colonising the wound before anything more harmful.

Slatts

[r***@my-deja.com]

Post by u***@isbd.co.uk
We have a moderate sized orchard which has suffered some damage from
(presumably) deer and would like to treat the trunks to help them heal
and to discourage further attacks. In previous years we have used
Arbrex Seal and Heal which seems quite effective but it would make
sense to buy in larger quantites or a cheaper alternative if possible.

30years ago my Grandfather used to use red oxide paint. It seemed to
work fine. Of course, black would be visually less intrusive....

When I worked in apple orchards we kept a spray of Jeyes' fluid with
us. Any branches broken off we just flooded the end with diluted
jeyes, and left them.

[Janet Baraclough]

Post by u***@isbd.co.uk
Are there any reasonably priced alternatives to Arbrex Seal and Heal
for painting on damaged bark etc.? Or where can I buy it in larger
quantities than the 250ml pots?
We have a moderate sized orchard which has suffered some damage from
(presumably) deer and would like to treat the trunks to help them heal
and to discourage further attacks. In previous years we have used
Arbrex Seal and Heal which seems quite effective but it would make
sense to buy in larger quantites or a cheaper alternative if possible.

It will do nothing at all to prevent further deer damage. Deer will
strip bark by rubbing their itchy new antlers on it, though not usually
at this time of year IME. The bark hangs down looking ragged.
However, other animals will also damage bark if they are hungry enough;
rabbits, hares, goats and ponies. Even voles will chew off bark at
ground level. Chewed bark is just "missing", it doesn't hang down
looking look as stringy and ragged as rubbed bark.

Deer are creatures of habit and will rub on a favoured tree for
several weeks. Pee, or a smelly old dhirt hung on it, are good
deterrents but need renewal regularly. A shield of wire netting is more
dependable.

Janet

Janet

[landscapeadvice]

The arbrex treatment may inhibit repair.Trees are able to recover the
wound by forming a calous in time which self seals the area.
look for other tree damage in the plot.
Our experience of tree damage is from deer and required the fitting of
6ft high deer fencing on all boundaries, costing £7000 for 1,100
metres.So maybe the high netting around each tree idea is your first
port of call. Would be interested in how successful you are. Steve.

[penance]

Post by u***@isbd.co.uk
Are there any reasonably priced alternatives to Arbrex Seal and Heal
for painting on damaged bark etc.? Or where can I buy it in larger
quantities than the 250ml pots?
We have a moderate sized orchard which has suffered some damage from
(presumably) deer and would like to treat the trunks to help them heal
and to discourage further attacks. In previous years we have used
Arbrex Seal and Heal which seems quite effective but it would make
sense to buy in larger quantites or a cheaper alternative if possible.
--
Chris Green

Just leave them as they are, painting tar is not recomended any more
as mentioned it can seal in pathogens.
Regarding red oxide, i would be concerned about the lead content

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penance