TREEKOTE tree banding gum provides an effective barrier against crawling insects such as ants, gypsy moth (spongy moth) and tent caterpillars, obscure root and pecan weevils, tussock moth caterpillars, climbing cutworms and canker-worms just to name a fewCan also be used in your garden to help protect vegetables from crawling insect pests without using chemicals. Our all natural non-toxic formula is developed with the safety of pets and children in mind. Simply apply the banding gum to paper tree wrap or other non-porous surface to create a trap. If applying to a tree, make sure the tree wrap is placed at least 14 ft. off the ground and apply a 3 ft. to 4 ft. band of Banding Gum. When full, replace the wrap. Color: brown.