About The Tangler
The Tangler is a time-saving, proven technology that delivers a biochemical (pheromone) to protect orchards from unwanted pests. Tangler products are designed to manage pests by delivering a species-specific pheromone to confuse male insects and prevent them from finding and mating with females. Our products are proven to provide control from early spring (pre-emergence) to harvest. Insecticide applications may be used to supplement our products if monitoring traps suggest that pest populations have reached thresholds.
We know spring is a busy time of year. That is why we worked closely with Michigan State University to provide effective mating disruption that takes a fraction of the time to apply. Tangler products can be applied quickly while walking or riding an ATV. Michigan State University found that our products may be applied up to 75% faster, saving labor, time, and expense.
Average application time to apply 300 dispensers per acre for three products: Isomate Flex, NoMate Spirals, and Tangler CM.Data collected by Michigan State University during 2014, 2016, and 2018.
The Who, What & Why
What is the Tangler?
The Tangler is a time-saving, proven, and fun way to protect your orchard from unwanted pests.
What makes Tangler unique?
Traditional methods for controlling orchard pests are time and labor-intensive. Tanglers can be launched quickly, up to 75% faster, saving you time and expense.
Users agree that launching Tanglers is 100% more fun than applying other brands.
Tanglers are so inventive that they received 3 US Patents!
How does it work?
Tangler can be hand thrown or "shot" into trees using the Tangler Launcher. Tangler mating disruption works by confusing bugs so they can't find each other to mate - kind of like jamming their dating signals so they don’t have babies to eat your crops.
How long does Tangler protect against moth pests?
All season! Typically, Tanglers are applied in early spring and will protect your orchard until harvest season.
What products do you offer?
TANGLER CM - Tangler offers a codling moth solution. It takes 250-600 dispensers to protect one acre from codling moth.
TANGLER OFM - Tangler offers an oriental fruit moth solution. It takes between 150 to 250 dispensers to protect an acre.
More applications are in efficacy trials with Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
LAUNCHER - Please inquire about our Launcher (The "Gun") for purchase or rental.
Is the Tangler Effective?
Yes! The Tangler was proven effective in a 4-year study conducted by Michigan State University's College of Agriculture. See the graphs below that proves it!
