Barbaric Glue Traps

Rats, squirrels, insects, and small birds may squeeze through gaps as small as a quarter-inch wide. They can get into almost any building, car, or backyard with ease. Glue traps are widely employed to get rid of these invaders in an area. Some feel it is the more ethical way of trapping small creatures that are considered pests; however, they aren’t the right approach!

These traps are also called glue boards or sticky boards and are made out of sheets of paper, fiberboard, or plastic that have been covered with tacky glue and are designed to target any small animal that crawls across or lands on them. Glue traps are pretty cruel. People who are aware of the level of cruelty linked with the use of glue traps would refuse to use them.

Thousands of animals are entrapped unknowingly because of these boards. Death is not quick or painless if animals are caught in glue traps. It may rip out patches of fur or feathers, break bones, and even gnaw through their limbs in an attempt to release them, which is horrific.

Below are some recent incidents where the animals were lucky to survive from these inhumane traps!

Fox lucky to be alive after being stuck in a glue trap overnight

An animal welfare charity has called for a ban on glue traps after a fox cub was trapped overnight.

The baby fox, who rescuers say was lucky to survive, was covered in glue after getting caught in the trap on April 10, 2021. The device is a tray coated with a sticky adhesive typically used to trap rodents and animals classed as vermin.

The stricken cub was heard wailing in pain through the night before rescuers were called in to save him. He was then taken to the Scottish SPCA’s National Wildlife Rescue Centre.
His fur was badly matted by the adhesive and needed to be shaved despite attempts to remove the glue through a mix of Fairy liquid, vegetable oil, and soapy water. “This poor fox cub’s lucky escape is further proof that they are an ineffective form of pest control.

Cat rescued from ‘extremely cruel’ glue trap in Accrington

Six-year-old Valentina was rescued by the RSPCA after being found by a member of the public in Accrington in February 2021. Her paws were stuck in a glue trap, which is normally used to trap rats and mice.

The tortoiseshell cat was in a terrible state, with glue all over her fur, and burns to her mouth from where she had tried to lick off the glue. RSPCA Inspector Emma Dingley said: “This poor cat was completely stuck to the glue trap and she had been panicking and trying to get herself free by licking at the glue which then caused severe burns.

The above incidents proved that glue traps are inhumane and cause undue suffering to creatures caught in them, whether they are the intended target species or a cherished pet or wild animal. The terrible reality is that unmanaged trapped animals will slowly die from thirst, hunger, or fatigue.

“Humans are also at risk from glue traps. The CDC and Health Canada specifically advise against their use because to the risk of Hantaviruses spreading when panicked, entrapped animals lose control of their internal functions”

Using traps to combat this problem is not a viable approach. Why rely on these tactics when they have all been proven to be cruel? Instead of killing these pests, you can use products that repel them, bringing the ecosystem back into balance.

Combirepel™ is an anti-rodent, anti-insect, and bird aversive developed by C Tech Corporation for a variety of applications. It is a combination of both Rodrepel™ and Termirepel™ and it is a non-mutagenic, low-toxic, low-hazard with a low level of concern and can withstand harsh weather conditions.

Combirepel™  comes with different variants such as masterbatch, liquid concentrate, lacquer, wood polish additive, spray, and bird repellent gel lacquer to keep the pesky pests at bay!

The masterbatch can be incorporated with polymer while manufacturing cable sheathing, utility pipes, polymeric parts, trash bins, etc. The liquid concentrate can be mixed with paints in a predetermined ratio which depends on infestation level and can be applied on interior and exterior walls of buildings, mechanical equipments, cars, etc. The lacquer is compatible with most of the surfaces such as polymer, concrete, metal, wood, ceramic, etc. it can be topically applied on floorings, racks and shelves, existing utility pipes, existing wires and cables, and other metal surfaces. The wood polish additive can be blended with wood polish and can be applied directly on wooden surfaces to protect it from wood damaging insects.

Combirepel™ Bird Repellent Gel Lacquer is designed to keep birds away. This product is developed solely to keep birds from perching and roosting. The product causes the bird’s pain receptors associated with taste. Some birds use their sense of smell to determine whether the substance is dangerous or not. Repellent induces a physiological reaction in the birds, which they equate with a sensory cue and learn to avoid. As a result, their infestation is minimized, and harm is prevented. The gel lacquer compatible with most of the surfaces and is easy to apply. Also, it can be directly applied to areas prone to bird roosting.  

Our Combirepel™ pest repellent spray is easy-to-use and can be sprayed directly in gaps, cracks, or any infested area to keep the pests away.

Also Rodrepel™ rodent repellent spray can be sprayed on the infested area to repel the rodents.

Bye-Bye Birdy bird repellent spray is very user-friendly and convenient for application.

Thus using the blend of green chemistry and smart technology we can get rid of them without causing them any physical harm and can take a step ahead towards sustainability.

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

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

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Keep An Eye Out For The Unwanted Passengers!

In horror films, rats are portrayed as illness, decay, and death however rats are prolific, highly social, and remarkably intelligent rodents. People are likely to welcome guests in their cars in the same way they do in their homes. However, not everyone is welcomed in the car. The real nightmare begins when rats find a cozy place to wine and dine under your vehicle’s hood!

Rats have been known to climb up car wheels and crawl into the brakes, and engines of cars. They can make nests, store food, and even have pups in the structures underneath the hood

These creatures can seek shelter under the hood of your car, mainly on chilly winter days. Car engines are generally warm, dry, and undisturbed, making them a perfect place for rodents to eat, rest, or breed. Because of the abundance of polymeric materials, they are attracted to your cars and trucks which were proven to be a delicious feast for them and once inside, the rodents will cause serious damage to the vehicle, damage that may end up costing you a lot of money. So you don’t want these obnoxious creatures in the driver’s seat.

These are some recent shreds of evidence where rats invaded the cars!

A family of rats sets a man’s car on fire by chewing through its wires

The Moss Vale fire station posted photos of the wreckage on Facebook. ‘During the colder months, rodents seek shelter, store food and quite often take up residence under the bonnets of cars, the post read. Unfortunately, rats also find the wiring systems in cars and other vehicles perfect for nibbling and chewing on in to keep their teeth sharp.’ A spokesperson from NSW Fire and Rescue told Daily Mail Australia the Captain of the crew could not be 100 percent sure if it was a rat or mouse nest. They confirmed that no animal remains had been found in the engine, and said the car had been garaged for over six weeks and had not been driven in that time.  

The spokesperson said that while the car fire wasn’t directly linked to the mouse plague, checking vehicles for traces of rodents or their nests should be a safety consideration every winter. 

Hungry rats costing Brisbane car owners thousands in repairs

One Holland Park resident, Tanya Wright, was recently hit with a costly bill after her car wouldn’t start.

Her mechanic discovered the engine’s wiring had been almost entirely stripped by hungry rats.

“All the coating of the wiring had been gnawed off a couple of thousand dollars worth of damage,” Ms. Wright told ABC Radio Brisbane.

“They go in there looking for warmth from the motor and they discover things they like to chew.”

Rodents have fond of gnawing on engine wires. They have two pairs of razor-sharp incisors that grow continuously throughout their life and to keep them in check they chew on things.

Wires and cables, gasoline tanks, ducts, cable carriers, chairs, and other car components are chewed by the rats thus, creating a nuisance. Short circuits can occur if rodents chew away at the insulation covering the wires. The cost of replacing these critical parts in cars is substantial and the insulation on your new wires can simply be chewed away when you fix the wires!

Because of the harm that rats, mice, and other rodents can do, no one wants them in their car and if things get worse, it might be risky. If you’re bothered by unwelcome visitors like rats, mice, and other rodents, then don’t worry!

We have come up with a unique solution!

C Tech Corporation can offer a viable solution that is extremely low toxic, low hazard, safe, and eco-friendly.

Our product, Rodrepel, is anti-rodent and animal aversive that works on the principle of repellence. Its mechanism works on 6 prolonged strategies which not only effective against rats but will keep away other rodents like squirrels, marmots, beavers, and gophers.

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

The masterbatch can be incorporated with the polymer to manufacture cable sheathing, door cladding, carpet, plastic accessories, seat cushions, car covers, polymeric switch panels, components of ignition box, fuel tanks, fuel hoses, foam seats, etc.

The liquid concentrate can be mixed with paints and used to coat cars. The lacquer can be used as a topical application for existing wires, radiator hoses, and inside of the car.

The ready-to-use Rodrepel™ spray is easy to use and protects cars from rodent damage. It can be easily sprayed on any car parts after cleaning the dust on it to keep rodents at bay.

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

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

Also, visit our websites:

1] http://www.ctechcorporation.com/

2] http://www.rodrepel.com/

3] http://www.termirepel.com/

4] 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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