Reusable or throw it away – it’s okay.
Economical and green, even for single use
Easy install and removal
Test Results
San Diego State University Soils Lab LA Basin 10 year storm equivalent 3:1 slope.
Straw Wattle
20 kg soil loss
55% effective
Gator Guard
1 kg soil loss
98% effective
No Treatment
45 kg soil loss
0% effective
Request a free mini-sample from your local dealer or by calling Gator Guard.
How to Install
Easy install and easy removal.
1. Prepare a smooth 12 in wide path
2. Place wattle with both aprons uphill for sidewalk; splash apron downhill for slope install.
3. Pin apron every 3 feet
4. Connect wattles with sleeve
5. Place 1 inch of dirt on apron or place apron in a 3 inch trench and backfill
6. To move or remove just pull up by hand and reuse or discard
Very Green!
Animal friendly
Cleaner streams
Movable and reusable
Recycled material
Lower Turbidity
20 times less soil loss than straw wattles
Frequently Asked Questions
And Answers!
Q. My SWPPP drawings show silt fence and fiber rolls. How can I use Gator Guard wattles as an alternative BMP?
A. Most agencies allow and encourage equal or better products to be substituted for silt fence and fiber rolls. Just write in the substitution on your plan, sign, and date it. If in doubt, check with your local agency first.*
*Do not use Gator Guard where a biodegradable product is required.
Q. What’s inside?
A. UV resistant geotextile stuffed with photo-degradable closed cell recycled foam (Standard Wattle has foam pieces, EXTREME Wattle has 6″ x 50″ rolled foam logs). Each wattle bundle contains 22 installation nails plus 2 zip ties for cut-to- fit and repairs.