Straw Wattle Straw wattles are a staple of any BMP toolbox. Choose from a selection of common wattles, advanced netting wattles, or biodegradable wattles.
Straw Wattles are the low-cost, lightweight alternative to Filter Sock and Switchgrass. Our weed-free wattles provide perimeter protection along contours or at the base of slopes, inlets, and roadways to reduce soil erosion, runoff and retain sediment.
As an alternative to traditional Straw Wattles, MKB also offers our Diamond Wattle. It is everything you like about a wattle (cheap, lightweight, easy to handle), with none of the problems! The net won’t tear, significantly outlasts traditional wattle netting, and keeps rodents out of your warehouse. Give it a try, you will never go back to the traditional wattle again!
MKB also offers a biodegradable wattle made with cotton mesh, this is the biodegradable wattle solution you are looking for.
Product Types
DiamondWattle
- Made with the same Advanced, premium netting as Compost Filter Sock
- Won’t tear & outlasts traditional wattle netting
- Reduces dust & keeps rodents out
- 9”, 12”, 20” diameters
DiamondWattle Natural+
- Made with 100% biodegradable netting
- Won’t tear & outlasts traditional wattle netting
- Reduces dust & keeps rodents out
- 9”, 12”, diameters
Common Extruded Straw Wattle
- Uses traditional UV Stabilized extruded netting
- Lightweight & easy to handle
- Economical & commonly specified
- Efficient quantities per pallet & truckload
- 6”, 9”, 12”, 20” diameters
Frequently Asked Questions
A Straw Wattle is a lightweight, cost-effective erosion and sediment control device filled with weed-free agricultural straw. It is designed to reduce runoff and retain sediment along slopes, perimeters, and drainage areas.
Straw Wattles slow the flow of surface water and trap sediment as runoff passes through the straw fibers. This helps reduce soil erosion and protects nearby waterways during storm events.
Straw Wattles are commonly installed along contour lines, at slope bases, around storm drain inlets, and along roadway perimeters. They are also used as check dams and slope interruption devices on construction and infrastructure projects.
MKB offers several Straw Wattle options, including Common Straw Wattle, DiamondWattle, and DiamondWattle Natural+. DiamondWattle features tear-resistant netting, while DiamondWattle Natural+ uses biodegradable materials for environmentally sensitive applications.
Straw Wattles are economical, easy to transport, and flexible enough to conform to uneven soil surfaces. They help retain sediment, control runoff, and often reduce labor requirements compared to heavier BMP alternatives.
Yes. MKB offers biodegradable Straw Wattles constructed with natural cotton or wood fiber netting. These materials break down naturally over time, reducing or eliminating the need for product removal.
No special equipment is required. Straw Wattles can be installed by staking or trenching them into place, depending on site conditions. Proper anchoring at recommended intervals helps maximize performance during runoff events.
Straw Wattles are a cost-effective alternative to filter socks and heavier sediment control devices. Their simplicity, flexibility, and ease of installation make them suitable for a wide range of erosion and sediment control applications.
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