FAQ

Decaying ANIMAL PROTEIN or FAT is repulsive to herbivores - they associate the smell with predators. So, a topical spray is the best method to deter browsing. They associate the smell with death and predators and so move on.

The BEST approach is to stop them from having a chew in the first place - hence why topical sprays are the ONLY solution - and that's based on published research!  The pest MUST be deterred BEFORE chewing the plant! 

Systemic repellents are useless because they rely on the pest having a decent chew to get the supposedly bad chemical taste...but by then it's too late as the plant is stuffed. What's the point then? As you know, all it takes is a nip off the top of growth points and the tree either dies or is distorted, and this can set it back years!

FATBANG is supplied as either a CONCENTRATE or READY-TO-USE.

1. For RESIDENTIAL users FATBANG comes as a 4L concentrate that makes up to 15L final spray.
2. For FORESTRY users FATBANG is supplied as a 20L concentrate that makes up 60L final spray. 
3. A 1L premixed READY-TO-USE residential strength spray is also available to pre-test compatibility on your trees or just for a small garden with a few trees.

BANGBANG is supplied as either a CONCENTRATE or READY-TO-USE.

1. BANGBANG comes as a 4L concentrate that makes up 10L final spray.
2. A 4L container is also supplied that would make 40L final spray. 
3. A 1L premixed READY-TO-USE residential strength spray is also available to pre-test compatibility on your trees or just for a small garden with a few trees.

FATBANG is fat-based and forms a fat coating over the tree. Expect about 3-6 months protection depending on ambient conditions. More so over the dormant period, less so when rapid growth is apparent or after persistent rains. DO NOT reapply more than about 2-monthly. 

Animal proteins degrade faster in the presence of light and air so expect about 1-3 months protection max depending on ambient conditions. Less so in direct light, more so in cooler, protected and shady areas. Do not reapply more than monthly, unless there has been a lot of rain and/or rapid growth. 

NO...no repellent is 100% effective. Depends on how hungry or curious the pest browser is.  A secure mesh fence is about the only effective barrier. However, a plant coated with our repellents will deter herbivore browsers and encourage them to dine elsewhere, at your neighbours place, so your tree will be a last resort! For goats, pigs or stock expect the worst!

Some plants are more sensitive than others - like ferns, blossoms or flowers. There are thousands of plants/grasses/trees, etc out there and we can't test them all! So, if in doubt please test spray a few plants that you think could be sensitive, then wait a week to observe problems. 

Native trees, forestry and common shelter-belt varieties seem to be fine with no observed negative effects.

Do not use on leafy greens or other edible vegetables or fruit as the residual coat may not be a good taste sensation! If you just want to test FATBANG or BANGBANG for compatibility with your trees without committing to the 4L or 20L concentrate, then get our 1L premixed sample pack.

As standard best practice MAKE SURE you do NOT spray when the tree is stressed in any way. Trees/plants should be well hydrated, not in a drought or hot weather.

Spray early morning or evenings...the tree/plant MUST ALSO BE DRY for the fluid to stick. If rain is due then hold off until the next day.

Hold off spraying other products on your trees for at least a week either side of a repellent application. 

We are the ONLY formulator of FAT based animal repellents in NZ or Australia. The smell, texture and taste is repulsive to a wide range of herbivore pests. Here are its main advantages:

1. Does not harm the tree when used correctly
2. 100% natural active ingredients
3. Uses byproduct from our meat processing industries
4. MADE IN NEW ZEALAND for our pests and plants
5. Easy to handle - just add water then spray
6. The fat coating is resilient and resistant to light and rain degradation
7. Safe on the environment - no agrichemicals, resins or poisons
8. Longer lasting protection effective for up to 6 months

ALL other repellents are one dimensional - either blood or egg and they can work ok. However BANGBANG is multi-redundant in that all 3 active ingredients BLOOD-EGG PROTEIN-FISH OIL are stand-alone repulsive. Added FAT also adds resilience and stickability which prolongs repellent efficacy.

Further advantages:

1. The smell, taste is repulsive to a wide range of browsers
2. Does not harm the tree 
3. 100% natural active ingredients
4. Uses byproduct from our slaughterhouse processing industries
5. Made in New Zealand for our pests and plants and NOT for badgers, moles, birds and snails!
6. Easy to handle - just add water then spray. No need for a high speed drill.
7. Added fat is resilient and resistant to light and rain degradation
8. Safe on the environment - no agrichemicals, resins or poisons
9. Longer lasting protection effective for up to 3 months when dormant

See our BANGBANG INSTRUCTIONS blog

See our FATBANG INSTRUCTIONS blog

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