The Coalition's Tree Banding Program

Tanglefoot banding is an environmentally safe, effective way to combat tree pests.

Tree Band Maintenance

Tree banding is an effective way to reduce and control cankerworm infestations and, to some extent, other crawling tree insect pests such a the Elm bark beetle that spreads Dutch Elm Disease but banding will not be effective if not properly maintained.

Bands must remain sticky!

Inspect bands regularly during the infestation season for clogging by insects and debris – at least once a week and more often if heavy infestation is observed.

Refresh bands as required by running a putty knife over the surface to stir the debris and bring the tanglefoot® back to the surface.

Remove bands after the infestation season usually after Mid May. Done by Coalition if bands installed by Coalition.

Banding Information

Tree Banding is an easy and environmentally friendly way to protect your trees from cankerworms and the damage they cause. We are presently accepting orders for fall banding.

Banding to Control Canker Worms

Tanglefoot banding of tree trunks is an environmentally-friendly way to control canker worms. However, to be effective, all neighbouring trees should be banded. Banding only one tree is of little benefit if there are other trees in close proximity that are not banded.

When to band your trees

To avoid cankerworm problems in the spring, band your trees in the fall by September 15th or before the first frost. Bands remain on the tree over winter. In late winter or by March 15th, check your bands to see if more tanglefoot should be applied to protect the tree against the spring cankerworm. If the band is coated with moths and other debris, the spring cankerworm moth can crawl over the band. A fresh application of tanglefoot may be required.

When to Take the Bands Off

Take bands off by May 15th. A good rule of thumb is to band the trees on the September long weekend and take them off on the May long weekend.Bands that are left on the trees over our hot summers cause tree rot, encourage insect infestation and are unsightly. As a service, we offer to put up the bands and take them off for you at a very reasonable cost. Just fill out the following form and we will register you for the banding service when we receive your form by fax or mail and payment. As stated, the bands are put up around the Labour Day weekend. Removal of the band is included in the cost and shall be done around the May long weekend.

Prices for us to band your trees:

Bulk Supplies (Do-it-yourself):

To order call our tree banding hot line @ 775-6642