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A KwaZulu-Natal man, Michael Maeso, discovered that a rat had caused extensive damage to his Porsche Carrera 4S Cabriolet, resulting in a repair bill of R154,000. The damage occurred just three weeks after a service, and the incident highlights how even small rodents can cause significant harm to vehicles. Maeso was insured, and Hollard covered the costs.
Download FileRodrepel®™ is a non-toxic, environmentally safe, and ROHS-compliant aversive masterbatch designed to repel rodents, birds, and other animals without causing harm. It works through chemosensory mechanisms by mimicking natural substances that trigger discomfort and avoidance in animals. Effective at low concentrations (1–5% dosage), it is used in plastics for applications like cables, pipes, irrigation systems, and aircraft components. Laboratory and field tests confirm its ability to significantly reduce gnawing and damage. Safe for handling, ingestion, and the environment, it is manufactured in India by C-Tech Corporation.
Download FileNorthern Railway has signed a Rs.17 lakh contract with a pest control company to eliminate a rat infestation at the New Delhi railway station. The company identifies the pests as bandicoots that multiply rapidly and requires a three-month tracking and eradication plan due to safety concerns involving children, pets, and monkeys. Officials warn that mass culling could create unbearable odors, necessitating a cautious, phased approach.
Download FileA comprehensive assessment of deltamethrin's toxicity to humans and wildlife, highlighting neurotoxic effects, occupational hazards, aquatic ecosystem damage, and resistance in insect pests. Includes detailed symptoms, exposure routes, environmental fate, and regulatory concerns with emphasis on high aquatic toxicity and need for safer alternatives.
Download FileThis article debunks two major myths about nonivamide (PAVA), a synthetic capsaicinoid used in pest deterrents and pepper sprays. It highlights that while capsaicin is often marketed as safe, it is actually highly irritating and toxic in large amounts, with lethal potential in animals and humans. The article also emphasizes that capsaicin's role in nature is to deter mammals and promote bird-mediated seed dispersal, not as a general pest repellent. It concludes by advocating for safer, non-toxic alternatives like Rodrepel™ and Termirepel™ for pest control.
Download FileA detailed critique revealing that copper naphthenate, marketed as a safe wood preservative and polymer protector, is highly toxic and carcinogenic. Evidence from multiple studies and reports shows DNA damage, severe health effects in animals and humans, environmental contamination, and hazards during handling and processing. Despite claims of being non-toxic, copper naphthenate has been banned in several countries due to its carcinogenic, respiratory, and heavy metal poisoning risks. The article emphasizes the lack of research and the dangers of continued use.
Download FileA pest controller in Bolton reports a significant rise in rat infestations due to post-lockdown changes in waste management and habits, with many homes now experiencing rat problems for the first time. Experts attribute the surge to accumulated waste and abandoned food sources during lockdown periods.
Download FileA comprehensive toxicity assessment of synthetic pyrethroids including bifenthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, and permethrin, detailing their neurotoxic effects, acute and chronic health risks, environmental impacts, and occupational hazards. The document emphasizes their higher toxicity compared to natural pyrethrins, potential for endocrine disruption, carcinogenicity, and unsuitability for polymeric applications due to processing and leachability issues.
Download FileCrested rats in East Africa produce toxic hairdos by grooming with poison from arrow poison trees, a defense mechanism previously thought to make them solitary. However, research shows they form close, family-like bonds, often purring, grooming, and staying together in nest boxes, challenging previous assumptions about their social behavior.
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