Jan 18, 2012

Prevention Is The Number One Solution

18th January 2012,

If you can’t get rid of cockroaches, stop them from coming in the first place.

Just a mere mention of cockroaches conjures up an image of disgust and repulsion to many people. These creepy, crawly creatures have been around since the time of dinosaurs. And since the first contact Man has had with cockroaches, we have tried every method in the book to eliminate them. We have sprayed and baited, we have squashed and we have crushed; rumour has it that even bombing them does not work. We have tried living in high-rise apartments in the hopes of running away from them, but our contact with cockroaches is unavoidable.

Cockroaches may look small and fragile, but they are tough. A cockroach can live almost a month without food, and two weeks without water. They can squeeze through a hole much smaller than their size. Try chasing one around and you will soon find yourself giving up as they can run up to three miles in an hour. Their eyes, consisting of 4,000 individual lenses, allow them to see in all directions. Which is why most of the time when you try to creep up on a cockroach, it knows. Their rear end has a motion detector that allows them to know which way to run when they feel threatened. And if you have stepped on a cockroach before, you might notice the white gooey juice that spurts out; that is valuable nutrients that can neutralize or lessen chemicals that you spray on it.

It is no wonder despite our best efforts to get rid of them, they are still around. From chemical sprays to roach traps, our efforts have been futile.

It is with that starting point, that the PrinBord Anti Cockroach was developed. PrinBord Anti Cockroach is the first direct-printed and UV-lacquer coated wood panel in the world that repels cockroaches. When a cockroach touches the board, the repellent compound stimulates the nerves of the cockroach and prevents it from resting or colonizing on the board.

PrinBord Anti Cockroach is developed with a simple but profound philosophy that if one cannot get rid of cockroaches, one can at least prevent them from coming near.

The board looks and feels the same as any other boards used in building kitchens and carpentry works. However, the repellent compound found on the board prevents cockroaches from crawling on it.

The repellent substance is a synthetic compound derived from plants, making it very safe for homeowners who worry about chemicals in their homes. The lacquer complies with test standard EN71-3, a safety standard legally required for toys sold in the European Union. It has been tested by the ALS Laboratory Group, a global testing company, to be free of formaldehyde, heavy metal and volatile organic compounds so that you are protected from harmful substances.

In fact, using PrinBord Anti Cockroach is significantly safer compared to pesticides as pesticides are designed to kill while PrinBord Anti Cockroach is designed to repel.

Being solvent free and containing no toxins means that it is ecological, allowing homeowners to do their part in protecting the environment.

For homeowners who choose PrinBord Anti Cockroach to build their kitchen, it is odourless, making it suitable for close contact even with food.

With a three-year warranty, PrinBord Anti Cockroach comes in water and non-water resistance grades and 3 colours (white, light gray and beige) to suit every taste and preference. The wood substrate comes in medium density fibreboard (MDF) and plywood of various thicknesses, allowing it a wide range of usage. The price is indicated at a marginal cost, with variations determined by material used, logistics and other factors. The usage is not limited to the kitchen only, but to the entire house such as drawers, wardrobes, TV consoles and many more, allowing homeowners to place cockroach barriers in every point of entry.

The PrinBord Anti Cockroach is poised to be the better alternative for interior designers, contractors, architects, furniture-makers, shop fitter, as the demand for a pest-free home continues to grow stronger. Homeowners who want to enjoy a cockroach-free home environment can ask specifically for Prinbord Anti Cockroach for their carpentry works, and it is also available at selected dealers of furniture materials.