Browse Protection
Successful browse protection | Introducing the... IFA BudCap - the product that is revolutionizing browse protection with over ten million sold! Patented product developed by foresters Physical browse protection (optional with scent) Improves visibility and speeds up field work Allows for normal stem growth--no net distortion No application equipment or materials needed
Attaching the new "Microlite" BudCap
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The BudCap provides you with the surety of a physical protection device that allows your seedlings to survive deer browse during that crucial early stage of life. If you can save the first flush of the terminal bud, your seedling will be well on its way to a free-to-grow status; and by the next season your seedlings can be at a height typically above where deer browse.
It is a commonly known fact that deer will bed down within or near a feeding area; if the trees in that area have been physically protected, the deer will move on to another feeding area. By the time deer have returned later in the spring or summer, there will be an ample supply of competing plants and brush for the deer to browse.
Even if the seedling is browsed later in spring or summer, the browse can only occur on the growth above the BudCap. The immature buds remaining within the BudCap will promote a second flush in late summer or fall, and set the stage for vigorous growth in the future.
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PURCHASE BUDCAPS FOR FIELD APPLICATION OR HAVE ATTACHED AT NURSERIES
APPLIED IN NURSERY BY EXPERIENCED CREWS WITH QUALITY INSPECTION
USER FRIENDLY-NO MESSY SPRAY OR SCENT FORMULAS THAT WASH AWAY WITH THE RAIN
Browse Deterrent
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Protected Stryro-15 container DF in Area #1 | Browsed Styro-15 container DF also in Area #1 |
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Protected Stryro-15 container DF in Area #2 | Browsed Styro-15 container DF also in Area #2 |
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Protected bareroot DF in Area #3 | Browsed bareroot DF also in Area #3 |
The BudCap is a time-tested and proven browse protection product that really works. Nothing can beat physical protection for your seedlings; if your seedlings have been treated with a spray repellent, there is concern whether every seedling was treated or when the rain will wash it off.
With our patented adhesive wrap, there is no concern over stems and branches being damaged by stapling and disfigured growth with netting devices.
Over ten million BudCaps successfully employed since the product was brought to the marketplace four years ago.
Top Ten Reasons Why IFA BudCaps are favored Browse Protectors
Proven results No disfigured tree growth thru net openings or staple perforated stems Hand applied quickly to the stem without equipment Supervised attachment at the nursery for early protection & lower application cost Perforated for air flow and water drainage Proven frost protection Allows seedlings to grow naturally Various sizes to match seedling stock types White poly material provides high visibility for field stocking surveys Private logos and custom colors can be arranged
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For product inquiries or to place an order for the following products contact:
IFA Corporate Office
(800) 219-1244
| Roger Wimer
Regional Marketing Manager
(360) 749-1785
| Steve Akehurst
Regional Marketing Manager
(541) 556-8907 |
All pricing below effective July 1, 2007.
BudCaps are a simple, physical protective barrier that deters browse during the first growing season. The low cost, ease of attachment; together without the need to repeat treatments as with sprays or due maintenance which is necessary with net tubing makes BudCaps the best choice for early browse protection.
Pricing for the U.S. Northwest: | Poly-lite 4.0"*4.4"
| Poly-clear 4.0"*5.0" |
Less than 100,000
| $.0650 | $.0700 |
| 100,000-249,999 | $.0625 | $.0675 |
| 250,000-499,999 | $.0600 | $.0650
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| 500,000-999,999 | $.0575 | $.0625
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| More than 1,000,000 | $.0550 | $.0600 |
For BudCaps attached in the IFA nurseries - add $.05.
Minimum order of 1 roll or 500. Prices subject to change. |
