If we rub mud on the tree, will it keep pests and ants away?
I wondered
i am a botanist​

NO and yes because no because some will get stuck in mud but some can go through it

Explanation:

Trim branches to keep them from touching structures or plants so that ants are forced to climb up the trunk through the Tanglefoot. Protect young or sensitive trees from possible injury by wrapping the trunk with a collar of heavy paper, duct tape, or fabric tree wrap and coating this with the sticky material.

Explanation:

Technically, your answer would be yes. I don't believe that ants or other pests can climb up trees when mud is on it.

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