Caution Tape, 1000 ft Roll

Caution tape in a 1000 ft roll is the cheapest way to mark a drop zone and keep bystanders out of a tree job. Crews tie it off between trees, cones, and stakes to set a clear boundary around the work area.

Marking the work zone

Every removal and big prune has a drop zone, and the public doesn't know where it is. Tape gives them a visible line. Run it wide enough to cover where wood can land, bounce, or roll, and around the chipper and log loading area.

Tape works with cones and signs, not instead of them. On a road or sidewalk job, follow your traffic control plan and local rules. More options are in our traffic control section.

A 1000 ft roll goes a long way. It covers a big removal with plenty left for the next few jobs, so keep one in each truck instead of rationing a single roll across the crew.

Where tape falls short

Tape is a warning, not a barrier. Kids, dogs, and curious neighbors will duck under it. Put a ground worker in charge of the perimeter when people are around, and stop cutting when someone walks in.

Pick tape back up at the end of the day. Pieces left in a tree or on a fence make the crew look sloppy and end up as litter.

On residential jobs, tape also tells the homeowner where not to park and where pets need to stay inside. Walk the line with them before work starts so everyone knows the plan. A quick conversation does more than any amount of tape.