Winter Tree Wash Stop Overwintering Pests 500ml

Winter Tree Wash comes in two practical formats, making it easy to choose the right option for your garden. The 500ml concentrate makes up to 10 litres of treatment and is ideal for larger trees or repeated applications, while the 500ml ready-to-use spray is a convenient choice for smaller fruit trees and bushes with no mixing needed.

Winter Tree Wash for Fruit Trees and Bushes

Winter Tree Wash helps protect fruit trees and soft fruit plants from winter moth and other pests that overwinter on bark. It can be used on apple, pear, plum and cherry trees, as well as gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, blackberries and raspberries.

Applying it during winter can help reduce pest numbers before spring, lowering the risk of damage to leaves, blossom and developing fruit later in the season.

Winter Moth Damage on Fruit Trees

Damage caused by winter moth larvae often becomes more obvious as the season progresses. Feeding begins in spring, but the small holes in young leaves become larger as the foliage expands during summer.

Blossom and young fruit can also be affected. On apples, early feeding damage may develop into deep scars as the fruit grows, which can reduce its appearance and overall quality.

Natural Winter Tree Wash for Bark Treatment

Winter Tree Wash contains a naturally derived blend of plant and fish oils designed to clean trunks and branches by removing dirt, dust and surface debris.

Cleaning the bark makes it harder for pests to settle into crevices, attach themselves securely or protect their eggs, helping to reduce overwintering pest populations before the new growing season begins.

It is suitable for use on both edible and ornamental plants and can be applied outdoors or under glass.

How Winter Tree Wash Helps Control Pests

Instead of working like a conventional pesticide, Winter Tree Wash cleans and coats the bark surface. This makes the environment less suitable for insects that may otherwise hide, overwinter or lay eggs on the tree.

It can help control the eggs, larvae and nymphs of aphids and other common overwintering pests on:

• Apple trees
• Pear trees
• Plum trees
• Cherry trees
• Gooseberry bushes
• Blackcurrant bushes
• Redcurrant bushes
• Blackberry bushes
• Raspberry canes

Available Sizes

500ml Concentrate

A good choice for larger fruit trees, multiple plants or regular winter treatments. When diluted according to the instructions, one bottle makes up to 10 litres of spray, making it particularly useful for larger gardens and orchards.

500ml Ready-to-Use Spray

Ideal for smaller fruit trees, patio-grown fruit and soft fruit bushes. Simply shake the bottle and spray directly onto trunks and branches with no measuring or mixing required.

For treating several trees or larger areas, the concentrate is usually the more economical option.

How to Use the Ready-to-Use Spray

1. Brush away any loose bark, moss or debris.
2. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use.
3. Spray trunks, branches, branch joints and bark crevices, ensuring good coverage.
4. Apply during a period of dry weather.
5. Reapply as part of your winter tree care routine when required.

How to Use the Concentrate

1. Remove loose bark, moss and debris before applying.
2. Dilute the product according to the instructions on the label.
3. Spray thoroughly over the trunk, branches, junctions and crevices.
4. Apply in dry conditions while the tree is dormant.

Key Benefits

• Choice of 500ml concentrate or 500ml ready-to-use spray
• Concentrate makes up to 10 litres of treatment
• Made from naturally derived plant and fish oils
• Helps reduce overwintering pests before spring
• Cleans dirt, dust and debris from bark
• Makes it more difficult for pests to hide and protect their eggs
• Helps control eggs, larvae and nymphs of aphids and other pests
• Suitable for apple, pear, plum and cherry trees
• Can also be used on gooseberry, blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and redcurrant plants
• Suitable for edible and ornamental plants
• Manufactured in the UK

Storage

Store the product between 15°C and 40°C in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

For best results, apply during the dormant season so that overwintering pests can be targeted before they become active in spring.