Tapping advisory
Search your exact town or estate — weather can differ a lot even within one district. We check rain over the last day and the early-morning tapping window (4–10 AM) using live weather data.
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Good practice tips
General guidance — always follow your estate/Rubber Board extension officer's advice for your specific trees and soil.
Tap early, before the bark dries
Latex flows best in cool, humid pre-dawn hours. Aim to finish tapping before direct sun hits the panel.
Never tap on wet bark
Tapping a rain-wet panel dilutes latex and invites bark disease. Wait until the panel is dry, even if it means tapping later.
Watch for monsoon disease
Heavy, sustained rain raises the risk of Abnormal Leaf Fall and Pink disease. Consider rain-guarding panels and check for early symptoms.
Keep the tapping cut shallow
Cutting too deep wounds the cambium and shortens the tree's tapping life. A consistent, shallow cut keeps panels productive for years.
Rest days matter
Standard d/2 or d/3 tapping systems give the tree recovery time. Skipping rest days for short-term yield wears trees out faster.
Tap safely
Early-morning tapping means low light — carry a headlamp, wear closed footwear, and be mindful of snakes and slippery slopes.