Month: December 2019

Money doesn’t grow on trees. It takes many people several decades in order to save up enough money to afford a modest retirement. Having your own stash of cash eaten away by termites would be a disappointing and disheartening experience, to say the least.

Termites will feed on absolutely anything that contains cellulose. In fact, termites will even chomp through materials in order to reach sources of cellulose. Termite colonies can number in the millions, and they are all on a constant search for cellulose. Of course, paper money also contains cellulose, so your cash makes for a great termite snack. Even if you keep your money in the bank, then too it will be likely invaded by the ravenous colonies of cellulose-craving termites. Termite infestations are not just a threat to the structure of your home, they also threaten the money you keep stashed under your mattress. Believe it or not, but termites have managed to access and consume cash that had been kept in personal safes.

WOMAN LOSES MILLIONS IN CASH TO TERMITES

• Indonesia
• Saturday, 24 Aug 2019

JAKARTA: South Jakarta resident Putri Buddin, 23, has to let millions of rupiah in cash go after the bills she had stored inside a cabinet were damaged and eaten by termites.

Putri shared a photo of the damaged cash on her Twitter account @putribuddim. As of Wednesday afternoon, the post garnered more than 2,600 retweets and 2,700 likes.

She said that she stored the money inside the cabinet last year for her grandmother, who has recently passed away.

TERMITES ATE CURRENCY NOTES WORTH RS 3.75 CRORE

Annapurna Singh New Delhi: August 21, 2013

At a time when Indian banks are facing acute liquidity shortage and a consequent impact on the flow of credit to productive sectors of the economy, a startling revelation has come to light about currency notes worth Rs 3.75 crore being eaten away by termites in the vaults of State Bank of India.

The country’s largest public-sector lender lost the money to white ants at its regional office in the Brabanki district of Uttar Pradesh.

Although the incident dates back to 2010, the information came to light only on Wednesday, when Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena stated it in a written reply to a Lok Sabha question.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has since asked all banks to undertake anti-termite measures.

The RBI in May this year had also directed banks to follow a clean-note policy and issue only clean currency notes to public.

So, what do we do now? Prevent them? But how?

There is an efficient solution that we at C Tech Corporation, have come up with. We have a unique product known as Termirepel™ which solves all our grievances. So, let us look at some of the salient features of Termirepel™ and how it drives these mischievous termites away from our houses, offices, and workplaces.

Termirepel™ is non-toxic and non-hazardous insect/termite aversive repellent.

Termirepel™ which is an anti-termite has been designed for polymeric applications as well as for natural materials like wood. It combines the best of chemistry and green practices to give an environmentally safe product which keeps the termites away effectively while at the same time guaranteeing safety to the environment, plants, animals and fragile ecosystems. The product triggers a flight or fight response in the insects making them leave the area.

Termirepel™ masterbatch can be incorporated in wires and cables which are used in wiring. The liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints and can be applied to damaged applications, interior and exterior of structures, shelves, bank lockers, etc.

While the product in lacquer form can be used as a topical application that can be applied to furniture, cabinets, etc. the lacquer is compatible with all the surfaces.

The newly developed Termirepel^TM insect repellent spray is an easy to use product that can be sprayed by anyone on any surface. It works against termites and a broad spectrum of insects.

Combirepel^TM can be used to protect applications from both, rodents as well as insects.

Contact us at technical.marketing@ctechcorporation.com to keep the pests away.

Also, visit our websites:

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http://www.rodrepel.com/
http://www.termirepel.com/
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What’s the biggest danger to the power grid? Hackers? Terrorists? Er, squirrels.

You’ve probably noticed, squirrels seem to be everywhere. The critters can also hit close to home, knocking out power.

Recent news reported states that squirrels are responsible for 14 percent of Huntsville Utilities outages in 2019 where among the total 2,884 total outages through mid-December, squirrels were responsible for 207 of them.

One might wonder the need for these notorious mammals being so interested in closely exploring the cables, even when these cables don’t suit their palate? The answer is simple; Most of the time squirrels gnaw to fulfill a portion of their dietary habits – opening hard-shelled nuts. If, however, squirrels do not have an adequate dietary reason or opportunity to exercise their incisors, there is a danger of the teeth “overgrowing”. In these cases, the incisors can prevent the squirrel’s mouth from closing (severely restricting its ability to eat), or the teeth may actually cause injury to the animal, including puncturing the roof of the mouth. If squirrels have need of wearing down their incisors, and there are no other hard substances nearby, they will gnaw on cable. Cable components such as polyethylene and aluminum shielding handily meet the needs of squirrels in the neighborhood when it comes to oral maintenance.

2019 – A NOT-SO-GREAT YEAR FOR POWER OUTAGES IN NEW WESTMINSTER

Theresa McManus / New West Record

December 24, 2019

Wildlife, branches and equipment failures are among the causes of what appears to be a higher-than-normal number of power outages in New Westminster in 2019.

Statistics provided to the Record by the city’s electrical utility indicate there were 35 outages between Jan. 4 and Nov. 22, including some on the same day.

New Westminster, which operates its own electrical utility, is a city that’s long prided itself on having fewer power outages than other municipalities.

At C Tech Corporation, we manufacture a product named Rodrepel™ which is an anti-rodent and animal aversive repellent which is a non- toxic, non- hazardous and environmentally safe solution. The product works on the mechanism of repellence and does not kill the target species but repel them. The product is effective against rodents and does not cause any harm to humans and other non-target species.

Rodrepel™ is available in the form of a masterbatch, liquid concentrate, lacquer, wood polish additive, and sprays.

Rodrepel™ masterbatch can be incorporated into polymeric applications like wires and cables, pipes and polymeric equipment, etc.

Rodrepel™ liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints in a pre-determined ratio and be applied to the interior and exterior walls of the power station, transformer box, electric control panels system, buildings, etc. to repel rodents from the area.

Rodrepel™ lacquer is compatible with most of the surfaces like metal, wood, concrete, polymer, ceramic, etc. It can be applied to metal fencing, transformer box, electrical control panel system and other electrical equipment used at the power stations.

Rodrepel™ spray is an easy to use product and available in two forms i.e. sticky & non-sticky. The sticky spray can be applied to wires and cables, pipes, etc. for long term protection against rodent attack whereas the non-sticky sprays are used for general purpose anywhere and everywhere.

Rodrepel™ wood polish additive can be mixed with wood polish and then be applied to wooden articles and objects to protect them from rodent attacks.

Rodrepel™, and Combirepel^TM (rodent, animal, insect, and bird repellent aversive) can be used to reduce the power outages.

Our products are RoHS, RoHS2, RoHS3, APVMA, NEA, EU BPR compliant and FIFRA exempted.

Contact us at technical.marketing@ctechcorporation.com if you’re facing problems with rodents and get the best remedies to combat the pest menace.

Also, visit our websites:

http://www.ctechcorporation.com/
http://www.rodrepel.com/
http://www.termirepel.com/
http://www.combirepel.com/

Follow our Facebook pages at:

1] https://www.facebook.com/Combirepel-411710912249274/
2] https://www.facebook.com/Termirepel-104225413091251/
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Cockroaches are notoriously resilient creatures. Capable of living headless for weeks on end, holding their breath for around five to seven minutes and even surviving nuclear radiation, the insects serve as formidable enemies for humans hoping to rid their homes of pesky roach infestations. But these tenacious qualities aren’t the only signs of the animal’s seeming invincibility: A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests cockroaches are becoming increasingly resistant to pesticides, paving the way for a near-future in which it will be “almost impossible” to control the pests with chemicals alone.

How, you might wonder, does a roach become resistant to poison? A single organism — a single roach, a single bacterium — doesn’t become resistant to a chemical. The population does.

In any given population, there’s variation. Some individuals may have an inborn resistance to a chemical while others do not. When a pest population is treated with that chemical, the ones without the resistance die and the ones with it live. The survivors pass down their resistance genes to the next generation. And then suddenly, you end up with a population of individuals mostly resistant to that chemical.

Numerous articles and studies have been published in various journals and newspapers. One of them is as below:

Cockroaches inherit pesticide resistance making them even harder to kill

By Kay Vandette

Earth.com staff writer

03-07-2019

Cockroaches have a reputation of being one of the hardiest pests on Earth, and you’ve probably heard that the insects could survive a nuclear war. 

What or will not kill a cockroach has become the source of many old wives tales and studies have even shown that a roach can survive for weeks in a sealed environment without its head. 

Cockroaches are carriers of disease and can contaminate homes and food with dangerous bacteria like E. Coli. This makes the cockroach more than a nuisance and a threat to human health. 

New research has now found that some types of cockroaches are developing a resistance to insecticides making them even more difficult to kill.

Researchers from Purdue University examined German cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.), which are one of the most common cockroaches found worldwide. Of all the roach species, Blattella germanica L. can lay more eggs in its lifetime with a female producing 30 to 50 eggs at a time. 

Thus, insecticides can be proving to be ineffective we need a solution that is effective, eco- friendly and easy to use.

The unique product Termirepel™ manufactured by C Tech Corporation is an anti-insect aversive which repels insects.

Termirepel™ works on the mechanism of repellency. It temporarily inhibits the mating cycle of the insects. The product impairs the ability of the insects to reproduce, that is the insects will not lay eggs or the laid eggs will be infertile. The product causes feeding disruption in an insect by triggering an unpleasant reaction within the insect which might try to feed on the application.

The product temporarily blocks the reproduction system of the insects by hindering the release of the vital hormones for growth.

Termirepel™ is an extremely low concern, low toxic, nonhazardous, non-carcinogenic and non-mutagenic insect aversive. It does not kill or cause harm to insects as well as to the environment which indirectly helps to maintain the ecological balance.

Termirepel™ is available in the form of the masterbatch, which can be incorporated into the polymeric applications.

The product available in the form of liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints in a predetermined ratio and be applied on the fences in the garden to keep the pest away from these places.

Our product in the lacquer form can be applied topically to the applications. The lacquer is compatible with most of the surfaces like wood, concrete, metal, polymer, ceramic, etc. The lacquer can be applied on the trunks of trees thus protecting it from damage.

The lacquer can be applied to the tree trunks protecting it from the attacks. The product is also effective against other pests thus protecting the trees from other pest attacks.

Termirepel^TM insect repellent spray is an easy to use product specially designed for residential use.

Termirepel™ is thermally stable and does not degrade on exposure to heat and sunlight. It does not kill or harm the insect but repels them. It does not volatilize and does not degrade the soil. It is RoHS, RoHS2, RoHS3, REACH, APVMA, NEA compliant and FIFRA exempted.

Contact us at technical.marketing@ctechcorporation.com to keep the pests away.

Also, visit our websites:

http://www.ctechcorporation.com/
http://www.rodrepel.com/
http://www.termirepel.com/
http://www.combirepel.com/

Follow our Facebook pages at:

1] https://www.facebook.com/Combirepel-411710912249274/
2] https://www.facebook.com/Termirepel-104225413091251/
3] https://www.facebook.com/Rodrepel-120734974768048/

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As one of the world’s most common household pests, keeping rats out of your home is a year-round job. However, dropping temperatures means outdoor food and water sources become scarcer during the winter month, so rats are more likely to seek food and shelter indoors at this time of year. And since rats breed quickly, an infestation can present a serious health hazard to anyone living nearby.

On top of that, recent news have surfaced of a possible surge in rats invading people’s homes this winter season. According to The Sun, up to 120 million rats might seek shelter in people’s homes in the UK. While The National Pest Management Association reports that each winter around 21 million homes in the US are invaded by rodents and that rodents are the biggest pest concern in America right now. Therefore, you should really think about winterizing your home against rats and mice.

After all, it’s the best way to prevent a potentially costly problem, as this can stop rats from getting into your house in the first place. So, read on for the most effective preventative steps for winterizing your house against rats, so you can stay pest-free in winter and throughout the year.

Top tips for winterizing your house against rodents

Block off entry points

The first thing you can do to keep rats out of your house is to limit their options for entry. This means blocking up all holes, gaps, and cracks in the exterior of your house, no matter how small!

Pay attention to the gaps around windows, under doors and around pipes and drains in particular. When you find holes, seal them up with caulk or wire mesh, and install screens and sweeps on windows and doors to stop rats getting in.

Use a rat repellent

Rat repellent products can be applied to surfaces around your home to keep rodents away. The chemicals used in Rodrepel^TM and Combirepel^TM products are completely safe and non-toxic. They work by driving rats away from treated areas and dissuading them from coming near your house.

Available in the form of sprays, lacquers, liquid concentrates, masterbatches and wood polish, Rodrepel^TM can be applied to floors, wire skirting boards, and around possible rat entry points. This can effectively protect your home from invasion and also prevent rats from chewing through wires and cables in your house. As a non-toxic formulation, these products are safe to use in the home and will have no adverse effects on humans or pets.

Lay out non-toxic rat monitoring baits

Non-toxic rat monitoring baits are an effective preventative tool against rats, as they can act as your first warning sign that there are rodents near or inside your house.

Set up these rat biomarkers around entry and harborage points (such as near garbage cans, pipes, behind kitchen appliances and in cupboards) and then check these spots regularly. If you see either biofluorescent or red or pink-colored rat droppings (depending on which type of biomonitoring baits you use) you will be sure that a rat infestation is taking place and will be able to act immediately.

Keep your kitchen clean and your garbage under control

Outdoor food sources can become scarce during winter, so your pantry can easily lure rats indoors. Food waste, dirty utensils, improperly stored food and overflowing garbage can all bring hoards of rats indoors. Therefore, keeping your kitchen clean and your waste organized is a big part of winterizing your home against rodents.

Make sure all food mess and spills are cleaned up immediately, store food in the refrigerator or in sealed, airtight containers and make sure you take out the trash regularly. Kitchen waste should be disposed of outside daily, ideally in rat-proof garbage containers kept at least 10-20 feet from the house.

Clear away outdoor clutter

Shrubs, long grass, garbage cans, recycling, old furniture and firewood stacks are all common harborage sites for rats. If you have a lot of clutter around the outside of your house this can encourage rodents to nest nearby, raising the risk of them finding their way indoors.

Prune your plants, clear away any disused furniture and boxes and store garbage and firewood at 10-20 feet from your house to keep rats at a safe distance.š

Conclusion

Winter is the time of year when your house is most vulnerable to attack from pests, and rats are one of the biggest home invaders. These common pests often come indoors in search of food and water, especially when outdoor temperatures are low, and conditions are hostile. Fortunately, protecting your home from rats is easily done if you take the proper preventative steps.

Sealing up entry points, setting up monitoring baits, laying out rat repellents and staying on top of your kitchen cleaning and waste are all effective measures against rat invasion. Winterize your home against rodents before the cold weather kicks in to reduce your chances of a rat infestation this winter.

Contact us at technical.marketing@ctechcorporation.com if you’re facing problems with rodents and get best remedies to combat the pest menace.

Also, visit our websites:

http://www.ctechcorporation.com/
http://www.rodrepel.com/
http://www.termirepel.com/
http://www.combirepel.com/

Follow our Facebook pages at:

1] https://www.facebook.com/Combirepel-411710912249274/
2] https://www.facebook.com/Termirepel-104225413091251/
3] https://www.facebook.com/Rodrepel-120734974768048/

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