A new pest-repellent bale wrap, designed to protect against bird and rodent attack and reduce financial losses for farmers, is being launched by Finnish plastic film specialist Rani Plast.
RaniRepel contains a non-toxic, natural active ingredient that, through odour and taste, is repulsive to crows, ravens, rats and mice, but can’t transfer to the baled crop or to the soil. RaniRepel is an excellent repellent and it doesn’t harm animals, nor does it affect the role they play in biodiversity.
Bale degradation by rodent and bird attack can ruin silage and fodder and be costly for farmers in terms of lost crops and time required for repairs. Damaged bales lead to mould, crop contamination and bacterial toxicity, which in turn can impact cattle health and milk production. RaniRepel is designed to dramatically reduce these risks.
Extensive trials have shown that RaniRepel almost completely eliminates bird and rodent attack so that the wrapping remains intact. They’ve also shown that RaniRepel has the added benefit of clearing areas of pests as rodents and birds learn to avoid it and pass on this warning to their group and descendants.
“RaniRepel offers a great combination,” Rani Plast sales manager Christer Vidjeskog said. “It not only protects bales effectively, but it doesn’t harm animals or the environment.”
Non-toxic repellent active for two years
The repellent additive is made up of natural elements including essential oils and is extruded into the bale wrap at the manufacturing stage. The repellent exudes an odour that’s repulsive to pests and has a bitter taste that irritates the mucous in animals.
Because the repellent is integrated to the outer layer of the film, it can’t affect the wrapped crop. It can’t be washed off by rain, it’s resistant to high temperature variations and remains fully active for two years from the production date.
The additive used in RaniRepel is approved by EU regulatory bodies, meets biocidal regulations and can be recycled. RaniRepel should be handled and stored like any other Rani Plast bale wrap.
Testimonials from farmers in the United States who have been trialling RaniRepel have reported dramatic improvements in crop protection. Similar reports from farmers trialling the repellent in France, Belgium and Switzerland reveal the excellent performance of RaniRepel.
For more information visit: www.raniplast.com.
