Thanks for the advice La Purce, much appreciated.

Regarding you query Hayley. I was told it stops the bugs climbing up
the tree and laying thier eggs in the blossom / fruit. I believe you
can buy a special bandage from a garden suppliers, but I had the tape
and the grease in the garage already.
No doubt an expert will give you some further advice. I’m a bit green
on the subject and I don’t mean that in a botanical sense

Rick !!!