Vitax Fruit Tree Grease Enthusiast Range,

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Grease bands can be a helpful way to manage pests on your fruit trees, but only if they are used at the right time.

Dandruff occurs when your scalp sheds white skin flakes, often associated with an itchy scalp, and Tea tree oil has been found to be effective in dandruff reduction. Tea tree oil has quite a potent herbal smell, which is not for everyone, so it’s not likely to be one for putting in your oil burner! Demodex blepharitis is inflammation around the eyes and eyelids related to Demodex mites. Tea tree oil has been used worldwide to treat this irritating condition and has been found to reduce the number of mites and reduce inflammation ( 29). If a fruit tree has problems with severe defoliation or reduction of fruit crop by winter moth or a related species, this can be minimised in subsequent years by the use of grease bands. Winter mothcaterpillars canfeed on developingfruit buds of fruit trees such as apple, plum, pear and cherry reducing the amount of fruit produced though where possible we do recommend tolerating their presence. On ornamental trees the damage shouldbe tolerated as it will not affect the long term health of the plant. The caterpillars are an important part of the biodiversity trees support including as a food source for nesting birds in the spring.Not only that, but they sometimes aren’t as effective in repelling pests, since the insects can crawl beneath the bands, travel through the fissures, and keep crawling up the trunk despite the bands. Hands were cleansed with the test solution for 60 seconds and rinsed for 15 seconds.' says Dr Lee. 'The tea tree oil preparation was safe and did not cause skin damage.' 9. Tea tree oil can help treat of MRSA If you develop side-effects from the use of tea tree oil or have a skin or anaphylactic reaction, always inform your GP and make sure this information is added to your medical record. This natural oil has been known to be as effective at repelling insects as many standard insecticides and repellents.

The cleansing powers of tea tree oil are down to its naturalantibacterial and antifungal properties. Fruit tree grease also catches in earwigs in spring and summer and prevent ants from farming and protecting aphids and scale insects. Using Fruit Tree Grease against Winter Moths

If you use grease bands, all you have to do is wrap the band around the entire circumference of the tree. They should be placed about 18 inches above the ground for the best results. Opting for natural (diluted) tea tree oil can help prevent the build-up of dead skin and depositson the hair shafts, which can ‘free’ the hair and help it grow at its normal rate. Commonly recommended dosage

Antifungal medications are considered standard treatment for athlete’s foot. Yet studies suggest that tea tree oil may be an effective alternative for relieving symptoms ( 31, 32).Tea tree oil has been used throughout history for many reasons as it’s believed to have antibacterial properties. Our fruit tree grease is a specially formulated product designed to protect your fruit trees from crawling insects and winter moths. These pests can cause significant damage to your fruit trees, not only by eating the leaves and fruit, but also by laying eggs on the bark of the tree, which can lead to infestation. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been used as a traditional medicine by Aborigines for centuries to treat a number of common health complaints including acne, dandruff and even as an insect repellent. Thanks to a number of proven health benefits, these days tea tree oil is available all over the world and comes in various forms including tinctures, creams, handwash and soaps.

From spots and insect bites to skin conditions, when applied to sensitive skin, tea tree oil can help to calmredness and itchiness. Fruit tree grease is specifically formulated to not attract additional pests, and most importantly, not to harm your tree. How do you put grease on a fruit tree? Fruit Tree Grease will trap the female, wingless adults providing a good indication to the level of infestation on each tree. The grease should also be applied to neighbouring trees if an infestation is found.Spots normally pop up when our skin produces excess sebum (natural skin oil) which can cling onto dead skin and cause spots. Tea tree oil has proven anti-inflammatory properties. 'While research into the evidence of tea-tree oil is mixed, in some cases, tea-tree oil is thought to help reduce skin inflammation induced by histamines,' says Kaura. 'As such, tea tree oil is very commonly used in the beauty industry helping to reduce redness and inflammation associated with acneor sore skin after waxing.' 6. Tea tree oil is an antioxidant In that case, you may want to use a tube of grease instead of a band to ensure the entire area is covered.