Elephant conflict management

Effective, humane elephant repellent.

SYLVATICA Bioprotect™ helps lodges and game reserves keep elephants away from protected areas without harming animals.

BUILT FOR COEXISTENCE, NOT EXCLUSION
SYLVATICA Bioprotect™ protects select trees while allowing elephants to roam freely.

  • Non-toxic, non-lethal and conservation-friendly.
  • Designed for lodges and game reserves.
  • Applied only where you need elephants to stay away.
Protected trees using Sylvatica Bioprotect
How it works

Behaviour-based, scent-driven deterrence.

SYLVATICA Bioprotect™ uses a precise blend of scent cues that elephants instinctively avoid. The formulation is non-toxic and non-injurious, but creates a clear “keep out” signal that elephants respect.

  • Apply to boundaries: posts, ropes, fences or dedicated applicators.
  • Scent barrier activates: elephants detect the scent and choose an alternative route.
  • Area stays protected: trees and infrastructure remain intact.
Application layout
Application

Simple, easy spraying with minimal PPE.

SYLVATICA Bioprotect™ is supplied in a concentrated powder formulation, designed for controlled application by trained staff according to specifications.

Sylvatica Bioprotect™ is applied directly to the bark of the tree trunk and dries to a natural brown colour. 44kg of Sylvatica Bioprotect™ powder makes 500 litres of sprayable solution, which can treat 100–200 trees, depending on tree size and the level of protection required.

  • Near waterholes: Treat all trees that require protection.
  • Around lodges: Treat all trees around the lodge’s garden.
Application example
Field results

Tested in real elephant landscapes.

Sylvatica Bioprotect™ underwent a six-month field trial on a reserve with an elephant density of 1 per 1,000 hectares, focusing mainly on trees near waterholes. Throughout the trial, treated trees experienced no elephant damage, and the product remained effective even after more than 100mm of rain.

Field trial results
Who it’s for

Built for coexistence, not exclusion.

Sylvatica Bioprotect™ is designed for targeted protection without excluding elephants from their range.

  • Game reserves
  • Lodges & eco-tourism
  • Commercial farmers
  • Community coexistence projects
Elephant coexistence landscapes
Order & contact

Talk to us about your site.

We’ll help plan the correct layout and volume of Sylvatica Bioprotect™ for your landscape.

Direct contact

Phone / WhatsApp
082 894 8914

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Email
info@sylvatica.co.za

Always consult the registered product label and follow local regulations.