Non-lethal anti-rodent ingress composite and glass-based deterrent for cables and electrical systems

Overview

This offering is a non-lethal rodent-deterrent composite developed to protect cables, electrical systems, and related infrastructure from rodent ingress and gnawing damage. The material has been certified as rodent-proof for more than three months, providing an extended protective window without relying on poisons, traps, or sharp physical barriers. It is designed to be applied by hand, with no need for gloves, and adheres to almost all dry surfaces with little or no application skill. This makes it practical for field installation, maintenance crews, and non-specialist users protecting wiring, connectors, conduits, and equipment housings.

In addition to the composite, a glass-based formulation is offered as a second option for deterring gnawing on cables and electrical systems. The overall aim is to make available a new, non-infringing product that can be supplied separately from the existing, restricted commercial arrangement.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Non-lethal composite with patent protection applied for; certified rodent-proof for over three months.
• Glass-based alternative provides a second deterrence option for gnaw-prone cable and electrical applications.
• Adhesive system bonds to almost all dry surfaces, enabling installation on a wide range of materials.
• Glove-free application and no sharp edges, simplifying handling and improving safety during installation.
• Low-skill application – minimal training or experience required, supporting quick adoption by end users.
• Deterrence mechanism prevents rodent ingress and gnawing without toxic baits or mechanical traps, aligning with humane and low-environmental-impact objectives.

The programme is focused on developing a similar but non-infringing formulation, since the current commercial version is linked to an exclusive customer arrangement and cannot be sourced for new supply. This new product would be positioned as a rival offering with the same practical benefits.

Technology readiness level

The composite has reached validated status through certification as rodent-proof for more than three months, confirming the core technology performs as intended under defined test conditions. The immediate next step is co-development support to formulate a new, non-infringing version of the material for broader market availability, followed by its own certification and commercialization. The technology is therefore in the late development/validation stage, with a clear path towards commercial supply through a suitable partner.