Month: July 2020

Supermarkets are the best place for the pests to multiply and thrive due to large stores which can stock up to thousands of products from different sources with multiple supply chains. In a supermarket, there is food handling activities like meat and fish preparation, dairy products, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits, bakery products in addition to packaged goods. In this business, it is important to maintain the hygiene and sanitation standards to prevent pest infestation which seems to be an intimidating task. But the pest infestation in supermarkets can damage the reputation and the customer trust which directly results into financial loss. Not just this but the business can also be closed by regulatory or health authorities and can lead to a huge amount of compensation and fines from the authorities.

Let’s have a look at some of the evidence for pest nuisance in supermarkets,

Rodent droppings shut down Temple City supermarket, and other health-related food closures in the San Gabriel Valley

By Hayley Munguia

 Three sections of a Temple City supermarket were shut down last week when a health inspector noticed rodent droppings throughout the building, signaling an infestation.

The excrement was found in the Metro Supermarket at 4819 Temple City Blvd., in the general facility, as well as in its meat department and in its deli. Other violations found in the supermarket were that its meat department food surfaces were not adequately sanitized; neither the meat department nor the deli had adequate temperature regulation of the food; and an employee in the deli with a communicable disease or illness had been improperly allowed to handle the food.

Rodent dropping found on floor of Iceland supermarket in Co Wexford

By Claire Gorman

Three food businesses with evidence of rodents on the premises were ordered to shut last month, it

emerged on Thursday.

Rodent droppings were discovered on the shop floor of an Iceland supermarket in Gorey Retail Park

in Co Wexford. Object 1

The enforcement order stated that there was “evidence of gnawing to the packaging of numerous

multi-pack packets of crisps on the shelving for sale in the shop floor area”.

It added: “Pieces of gnawed crisps packaging were observed amongst rodent droppings on the

shelving in the shop floor area.

“There was evidence of gnawing to numerous individual packets of crisps within multi-packs of

crisps for sale.

“Upon further examination, rodent droppings were observed within the packaging of the multipacks

of crisps and within the individual packets of crisps in the multi-packs.”

The report said the violations were a “grave and immediate danger to public health”.

A canteen run by Get Fresh Catering in Beaufort College, Navan, Co Meath was closed due to

inadequate pest controls and a “heavy mouse infestation”.

AD Cash and Carry, St James Industrial Park in Inchicore, Dublin 8 was also forced to shut due to a

“significant number of rodent droppings” found throughout the premises.

Food Safety Authority CEO Pamela Byrne warned that rodents are a huge risk to public health.

She added: “The three closure orders in November cited inadequate procedures in pest control

which resulted in evidence of rodents in all three premises.

The presence of pest can cause huge economic loss to the owner of the business, suppliers and the staff.

We, at C Tech Corporation, have thought about this problem in detail and have come up with a viable solution. The solution is named Combirepel™. We are the sole manufacturers of the product Combirepel™.

Combirepel™ works on the mechanism of repellency.

Combirepel™ is an extremely low concern, low in toxicity, low hazard, 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.

Combirepel™is available in the form of the liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints in a predetermined ratio and be applied on the material which has to be protected from pests.

Combirepel™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, cables, wires etc.

Combirepel™in the form of the masterbatch, which can be incorporated into the polymeric applications like polymeric tree guards, pipes, wires, cables, polymeric material, instruments and equipment.

Combirepel™ in the form of a spray can be sprayed to already installed wires and cables and any surface or material infested with pests.

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Have you ever delved into your chest of drawers or wardrobe to retrieve an item of clothing only to find it completely dotted with small holes? But what is causing the damage?

Most likely the perpetrators are clothes moths, which eat fabric and leave your garments a little worse for wear.

It is not the actual moth that causes the damage – it is the larvae that feed on fabric that has bodily fluid on it, like sweat, saliva, oil, and even food. Their favored delicacies include wool and natural fibres such as cashmere, tweed, sheepskin, silk, fur, hair, and feathers.

Females can lay up to 100 pinhead-sized eggs over a three-week period before they die.

Clothes-munching moths more likely in warmer southern England

Flats or apartments are more susceptible to clothes moths as they have shared walls, according to the English Heritage survey.

22 April 2018, UK

Common clothes moths are more predominant in warmer parts of southern England, according to a survey.

Members of the public were asked by English Heritage to monitor moths in their homes to help the charity look after its collection of historic wool carpets, tapestries, and period clothing.

English Heritage launched Operation Clothes Moth a year ago after its experts witnessed the numbers of common or webbing clothes moths double, and observed the appearance of the pale-backed clothes moth.

Thousands of traps were handed out at English Heritage sites for the survey which collected data from 42 counties.

It discovered an “alarmingly high” number of pale-backed clothes moths and also revealed that the reported catch of the common clothes moth was significantly higher in London and the South East, where an average of 23 moths were found per trap – more than anywhere else in England.

Warning that textile moths are on the rise in Irish homes and businesses

By Eimear Dodd │26 February 2019

The company says there has been an increase in callouts

Pest control provider, Rentokil has warned textile moths are on the rise in Irish homes and businesses.

The company says there has been an increase in callouts for moth infestations of 54% since 2015. Meanwhile, callouts to deal with the butterfly-like pests have increased by almost 14% in 2018 when compared with 2017.

Dublin was the county which accounted for the most callouts for moths in 2018, with 53% of all callouts to the capital. Cork (18%), Wicklow (6%) and Kildare (5%) were the next three counties which accounted for the most callouts for moths from Rentokil.

Rapid rise of clothes moths threatens historic fabrics

By Matt McGrath ׀ Environment correspondent

• 6 April 2017

Rare furnishings and fabrics in England’s historic houses are under growing threat from an epidemic of clothes moths, say experts.

English Heritage says that moth numbers have doubled in the past five years, most likely because of warmer weather.

A new species has been found feeding happily on the ancient wool carpets and tapestries under their care.

The charity is seeking the public’s help to track the spread of the fluttering, destructive creatures.

With many historic houses and sites opening up to the public this week, conservation experts at English Heritage are concerned about the potential damage that clothes moths can wreak.

Only a handful of the 2,400 species of moths found in the UK pose a threat to clothing, upholstery, furs and even stuffed animals.

We need a solution that is effective, eco- friendly and easy to use.

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

Combirepel™ 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.

Combirepel™ is an extremely low concern, low toxic, low hazard, 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.

The product available in the form of liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints in a predetermined ratio and be applied on the interior and exterior of the buildings and structures to keep the silverfish away from these places.

Our product in the lacquer form can be applied topically to the applications. The lacquer is compatible with the surfaces wood, concrete, metal, polymer, ceramic, cables, wires which are already installed, etc. The lacquer can be applied on the cupboards, shelves, wardrobes, installed wires, and cables, etc. thus protecting it from damage. The product is also effective against other pests thus protecting the trees from other pest attacks.

Combirepel^TM is available in the form of the masterbatch, which can be incorporated into polymeric applications like polymeric wires and cables, pipes, etc.

Combirepel^TM pest repellent spray can be sprayed on the infested area to repel the pests.

Combirepel™ 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 is RoHS, RoHS2, RoHS3, REACH, APVMA, NEA, EU BPR compliant and FIFRA exempted.

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

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This insect has put a restriction on the import of commodities where it harbors. Quality checks are done to make sure that this insect does not invade a new place. The importer fear khapra beetle, a native Indian insect!

The Khapra Beetle is one of the world’s most destructive pests of stored grain products and seeds. It is considered one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world.

It can cause losses of up to 75% from direct feeding. Infested grain also becomes contaminated with beetles, cast skins and hairs from larvae, which can be a health risk and are difficult to remove from grain storage structures and transport vessels. Handling or consuming contaminated grain and seed products can lead to health issues such as skin irritation and gastrointestinal distress.

Established infestations are difficult to control because the beetle can survive without food for long periods, requires little moisture, hides in tiny cracks and crevices, and is relatively resistant to many insecticides and fumigants.

Khapra beetle can reproduce rapidly in stored products under hot conditions. These beetles tend to crawl into tiny cracks and crevices and remain there for long periods. Adult khapra beetles have wings, but apparently, do not fly.

Khapra beetle will feed on most any dried plant or animal matter. Khapra beetles, however, prefer grain and cereal products, particularly wheat, barley, oats, rye, maize, rice, flour, malt, and noodles. They can feed on products with as little as 2% moisture content and can develop on an animal matter such as dead mice, dried blood, and dried insects.

Khapra beetle infestation can spoil otherwise valuable trade goods and threaten significant economic losses if introduced to a new area. Presence of this pest attracts trade restriction implications. Non-Khapra beetle countries enforce quarantine restrictions on the imported commodities from Khapra beetle countries.

The Khapra beetle has become established in many Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and African countries. It has also been discovered in North America. United States customs agents have discovered it in isolated infestations on the East and West coast of the United States.

Now, the khapra beetle is discovered in many new areas!

‘Destructive’ Beetle Discovered at International Falls Port

Jarred Becker

June 4, 2020

Also know as the “voracious feeder” of grain, the CBP has intercepted the Khapra Beetle larvae that was discovered in a commercial shipment manifested as welding wire from China last month.

CBP.gov

According to CPB.gov, CPB agriculture specialist discovered the larvae on May 12th at the International Falls port of entry and were sent to the United States Department of Agriculture regional laboratory for further testing and identification. On May 21st, they were identified as Khapra Beetle (Trogoderma granarium Everts) Larvae.

If left unchecked, these beetles can cause serious harm to stored grain and other stored products. These beetles have been discovered before in burlap bags, corrugated boxes as well as in animal hides. Native to India, the Khapra Beetle has spread through out Africa, the Middle East, parts of Europe and Eastern Asia. According to the CBP, the beetle is considered to be one of the most destructive pest of grain and seed products in the world.

One of “world’s most destructive insects” found at Philadelphia airport

By Jared Shelly

The khapra beetle is one of the most destructive insects in the world, so kudos to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection who intercepted one at the airport.

‘Dangerous and invasive’ Khapra beetle intercepted at Pearson

By Laurent Bastien Corbeil Staff Reporter – The Star

Native to India, the hardy beetle will attack almost any kind of stored food product and is hard to kill.

The Pan Am Games are over, but Toronto is still attracting travelers from around the world — some with more legs than others.

U.S border agents at the airport said Tuesday they found a large quantity of Khapra beetles, considered one of the world’s most destructive stored-product pests, in a plastic bag of dried beans.

The bag had been checked in by a passenger from Somalia and was on its way to Atlanta before being intercepted by U.S authorities.

The oval Khapra beetle, about 1.6-3 mm long, is particularly dangerous because, unlike other invasive species, it feeds on healthy grains. And once the insect buries itself inside a shipment, it becomes a haven for bacteria.

In the more severe cases, infested seeds can lose up to 70 percent of their weight.

“They are difficult to control once they are established somewhere because they will attack any kind of stored product,” said Stéphanie Boucher, an entomologist at McGill University. Wheat, barley, rice, flour, pasta and even chocolate, she said, are all seen as food by the beetle.

When have these beetles got immune to insecticides, what can be the solution to keep them away from the areas where they cause a nuisance?

C Tech Corporation has a solution to stop the nuisance caused by the khapra beetles!

 Combirepel™ an anti-insect aversive is the best solution to combat the menace caused by khapra beetles.

Combirepel™ is available in the form of the masterbatch, which can be incorporated with the base polymers like PVC, LDPE, HDPE, etc. while manufacturing polymeric applications like agricultural films, tree guards, wires and cables, pipes, polymeric harnesses, etc. The masterbatch can be incorporated in plastic mulches used to cover trees.

The liquid concentrate can be mixed in paints in a predetermined ratio and can be applied as a topical application on interior and exterior of grain warehouses, concrete fences around farms, etc.

The lacquer can be applied topically on a variety of surfaces like wood, concrete, polymeric surfaces, metals, etc. It can be applied on the wooden fences around farms. It can be applied to already installed applications like pipes, pumps, motor, cables, etc.

To keep the insects at the bay Combirepel™ lacquer as well as the liquid concentrate can be sprayed or coated on the tree trunks.

Combirepel™is effective against a multitude of other insects like beetles, mayflies, thrips, aphids, etc. The repelling mechanism of the product would ward off the khapra beetles and other insects that could cause any damage.

If you are facing problems against the pests you may contact us on:
technical.marketing@ctechcorporation.com

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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