Month: May 2020

The global wire and cable market is projected to reach USD 235.9 billion by 2026. However, with escalating demand, these cables possess some major threats. Pest attacks are one of them. The pests unaware of the use of cables indiscriminately feed on them.  By gnawing through the wires and cables they can cause fires.

Aerial, surface and underground cables and wires have all been damaged by rodents and insects. Electrical insulation of the electric wiring systems in buildings and vehicles has been severely damaged resulting in fire hazards. The growing volume of online stories about rodents chewing up the expensive wiring harness that keep the cars running is an issue of concern. The biological attack on insulated electrical cable is potentially severe at military installations, railway and transit cables, overhead cables, and data transmission. The complaints about power outages due to pest attack on cables have always been on a peak.

Not only rodents but also the insects are equally responsible for causing damage to the cables and wires. The insect larvae frequently burrow into the insulation of above-ground cables feeding on the cellulose material present in the insulation leaving the cable sheaths pocketed and pitted with neatly bored holes and depressions. Aggressive species of termites can cause damage to cables at depths of up to ten feet. Also, the ants destroy the electric wiring unfazed by conventional pesticides.

When the conventional methods employed to reduce this pest menace have proved to be ineffective, an efficient and durable solution is the need of the hour. At C Tech Corporation we have a unique and eco-friendly solution to prevent a wide variety of pests from attacking the wires and cables. Our globally patented and trademarked products, namely Rodrepel™, Termirepel™, and Combirepel™ are polymer additives that are extremely low toxic, extremely low hazard, and are not harmful to the environment. Our products work on the mechanism of repellence: they do not kill, they just repel the pests. Our products in the form of masterbatches can be incorporated in the cables while they are extruded, thus making the cables pest repellent. Such cables can be a unique solution, consequently being long-lasting and pest repulsive.

Apart from the masterbatches, these products are available in the form of lacquer and spray; lacquer can be directly applied on the installed cables while the sprays can be sprayed on the wires and cables to protect them from pest damages.

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

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

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The attempts of killing rodents are making them evolve at super speed.

Genetic mutation has produced a new breed of rodents called ‘super rats’ with DNA which protects the rodent from standard toxins. Rats can, therefore, withstand the poison meant to kill them.

They are larger than average rodents which are sometimes even bigger than cats.

Some local authorities have reported a 10 percent increase in rodent numbers since last year.

The animals are known for carrying diseases that can be dangerous to humans and are becoming increasingly resistant to poison.

Recent news reported is:

MONSTER ‘SUPER RATS’ IMMUNE TO POISON TAKE OVER CITIES WITH MUTANT GENE TO BLAME

Cities across the US are struggling to fight back waves of super rats that are continuing to spread despite pest controllers dunking poison in a bid to cut down their numbers

By Anders Anglesev

13 December 2019

Mutant rats are taking over cities in the US thanks to a gene that has made them immune to many vermin poisons.

The mutated vermin are said to be larger than average and have become resistant to toxic poisons used in poorly-thought-through pest control plans.

These super rodents then go on to breed more baby rats that inherit the immunity, according to a University of Richmond professor.

Dr Jonathan Richardson said the rats that survived the onslaught from the poisons made them more “fit” and capable to take over cities such as New York and Chicago.

He added: “If only the fittest rats make it through the control campaign, the survivors may be even better adapted to take advantage of the high-resource minefield of modern cities, leaving a new population of ‘super rats to breed and repopulate.

“These beneficial gene variants have been observed in some natural populations of rats regularly exposed to poison.”

Horrifying pics show biggest ever ‘super rats’ caught on camera in Britain

With the rat population set to explode over the coming summer months, it’s worth taking a look at some of the most monstrously huge rodents found in Britain in recent years.

Rats are present all year round, but their population levels spike in summer due to food being more plentiful and the weather being hot so they don’t have to spend energy keeping warm.

Abnormally large rats that are immune to over-the-counter rat poison have been dubbed “super rats”, and often only professional pest controllers can get rid of them.

Some of the rats that have been discovered in bins, ceilings and gardens around the UK have defied even those measurements.

SUN CITY PEST MANAGEMENT SAYS “SUPER RATS” ARE RESISTANT TO RODENTICIDE

New hotspots of rats that are resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides have been identified by Sun City Pest Management. A study was commissioned by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). The study identifies for the first time the L120Q gene, responsible for the most severe form of resistance. This gene renders first generation anticoagulant rodenticides and two of the second generation groups ineffective. It is widespread across the country.

It also reports that rats without the genetic mutation are being killed off by poison, so the resistant species are taking their place, leaving a growing population of resistant pure-breds.

Another serious concern is that three different types of resistant rats are were found. Farmers, pest control technicians and gamekeepers are using products that are ineffective in places where rodents are resistant; and they are using unnecessary, resistance-breaking products where there is no resistance. More samples need to be taken to solve this problem.

Do you have difficulty in finding a solution to rodent and pest’s problem on your farm?  Well, wait no more!  There is now a solution well developed to aid your needs in getting rid of rodents and pests in your premises. 

Rodrepel^TM, Termirepel^TM, Combirepel™, are non-toxic and non-hazardous patented solutions developed by C Tech Corporation, has been successful in keeping away rodents, termites/insects from plastic materials in a non-toxic and non-hazardous way. These products do not kill pests but only repels them using its sensory mechanism. The products are compliant with ROHS1, ROHS2, ROHS3, REACH, EU BPR, APVMA, NEA and are FIFRA exempted. Unlike conventional pesticides, these products are developed in a special manufacturing process that provides high-temperature stability up to the highest polymer processing temperatures.

The products act through a series of highly developed mechanisms that ensure insects and rodents are kept away from the target application. These product masterbatches are compatible with all types of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymer. The masterbatches can also be customized depending upon the target, application, region, and so on.

The products are also available in the form of paint additives, wood polish additives, lacquer, and spray forms. All of them, easy to use.

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

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Pentagon on Emergency Shutdown as Critical Comm Cable Severed

• D.C. Media Group, April 2019

‘Menacing crows’ feast on Munster fodder stocks

• Agriland, July 2018

Rats do more than $370 Million of damage to car every year

• Hammer Technologies, March 2016

We often come across news like this and there are several other pieces of evidence for the pest nuisance in various sectors and how they affect our routine and lifestyle. The vandalization of polymeric applications by pests is very common.

Decades of accumulated environmental negligence and the impact of using so much of conventional plastic has brought the earth to the brink of various probable disasters. Having realized this right, bioplastics have emerged as a potential alternative.

But even the bio-based plastics are vulnerable to pest attacks and can result in huge damage and losses to the application.

The damage across various applications is documented below:

Wires and cables:

Cables form the backbone of the telecommunication sector, defence sector, rail transport sector, etc. However, the rodents and insects get attracted to the colors and smell of polymers due to which they try to feed on the biopolymeric applications. Physical damage to these cables can lead several sectors to a standstill due to loss of essential data, information, and connectivity.

Automotive wiring:

An increase in the number of cases for class action lawsuits is noticed as the cars with the soy based wires are used extensively and the same is damaged by some pests. Though the soy-based wires are used considering the environment aspect, their use has also attracted more pests towards automobiles. With the addition of soy to these applications, the car wires become a wonderful treat for these pests. This has substantially increased the number of car breakdowns leading to costly repairs.

Bale wrap silage:

Plastic wrapping is commonly used to preserve bales over any moisture range. However, these films are vulnerable to attack by aggressive pests. Invasive rodents and insects are known to destroy these films. Birds attack the silage films thereby creating holes. The pests are attracted to the smell of fresh grass, puncturing the film with their incisors and beaks.

Packaging films:

The development of high-performance bio-based plastics is one important factor for the sustainable growth of the packaging industry. However, insect pests, in particular, can produce several different types of damage on the surface of the film side and perforate the plastic film. This damage consists of scratches and tears and holes.

Agricultural nets:

Bio-based plastic nets are used for protecting crops against birds and insects. These nets require protection from rodents as well.

Soil retention sheeting:

Insects like termites and ants have an underground activity that can cause damage to the sheeting thereby resulting in failure of its purpose.

Understanding the behaviour of pests is essential to protect the end application from pest damages.

The reason why rodents are such determined chewers is that they actually chew for survival. Rodents have two pairs of continuously growing incisors which must be kept sharp by gnawing. So just like we clip our fingernails, a rat gnaws on things in order to keep its teeth in check. Overgrown teeth are a possible problem for them. The rats have a bite force greater than that of a shark! While insects are equally aggressive and attracted to plasticizers causing damages.

Value solution:

C Tech Corporation, a pioneer company in India manufactures non-toxic aversive repellent masterbatches for a wide range of bio-based plastic applications.

The niche products manufactured by CTech are:

Rodrepel^TM: Anti-rodent and animal aversive repellent

Termirepel^TM: Anti-termite and insect aversive repellent which has a broad spectrum in its action. It is effective against more than 500 species of invasive pests like bedbugs, termites, ants, cockroaches, beetles, etc.

Combirepel^TM: It is an extremely low toxic, animal, insect, and bird aversive repellent. It works on the combined mechanism of Rodrepel™ and Termirepel™.

These products are based on plant-based chemistry. The expansion of ancient knowledge from Vedas and modern science of sustained release and encapsulation has resulted in the formulation of these unique, extremely low toxic and environment-friendly repellent products.

These repellents are available in bio-degradable plastics like Polylactic acid (PLA) and are also offered as liquid masterbatch solutions for bio-compostable and bio-degradable plastics.

The product triggers a fear response within the pest whenever it comes across an application treated with these products, thereby exploiting the fight or flight response or sending chemical signals to insects that there is danger using semiochemicals. While rodents being social animals, they communicate the bad experience to their population in the vicinity.

Mother earth is constantly suffering from human originated problems like toxic products, industrial wastes, etc. Having realized this right at the outset, CTech has consistently evolved sustainable green practices in the development of these products. The active substances of the masterbatch products meet the regulatory guidelines and are sufficiently effective.

CTech is committed to developing innovative, profitable, and environmentally safe products for the past 25 years. C Tech Corporation can provide products to the exclusive needs of the end-user and its use with bioplastic based applications can prove as an efficient solution to the environment!

Contact technical.marketing@ctechcorporation.com  to know more about the products.

Also visit ourwebsites:

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/

Follow us on our Twitter pages at:

1] https://twitter.com/rodrepel
2] https://twitter.com/termirepel
3] https://twitter.com/combirepel