Tree trunk barrier for pest control

摘要

An apparatus and method for controlling tree pests are disclosed. The apparatus includes a band of compressible material and a barrier ring. The barrier ring is wrapped around the band of compressible material, which, in turn, is wrapped around the trunk of a tree. The barrier ring contains a recess that is filled with a substance that prevents the progression of pests onto upper levels of the tree. The method involves installing the apparatus of the invention onto the trunk of a tree.