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CAPMA San Diego District meeting July 16th
Our sale manager Ken Arai from BURRTEC JAPAN will join and talk about garage door exclusion at CAPMA San Diego District meeting on the 16th of July.
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San Diego District Meeting (CAPMA-related industry event).
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Event time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Social networking starts at: 5:30 PM
Country Inn & Suites
5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Q: How do Ratshut garage seals compare to traditional steel wool mesh rodent barriers?
A: Traditional rodent exclusion seals rely on a fabric blend of loose stainless steel wool and polyfiber mesh packed inside a rubber casing. Ratshut completely re-engineers this approach by utilizing a continuous, solid stainless steel fishbone plate fully encapsulated within a heavy-duty TPO plastic shell.
No Shredding or Driveway Mess: Highly motivated rodents can chew through standard rubber and pull out loose wire-wool fibers, scattering sharp metal mesh fragments across your driveway. Ratshut’s solid steel core is physically impossible for pests to shred, tear, or pull apart.
Advanced Weather & Rust Resistance: Loose steel wool fibers have an incredibly high surface area that undergoes rapid crevice corrosion and rusts heavily in damp or coastal climates. Ratshut’s solid, encapsulated plate eliminates this surface vulnerability, ensuring a clean, rust-free barrier for years.
Safe, Splinter-Free Handling: Exposed wire-wool mesh can poke hands and leave painful metal splinters during installation. Ratshut features a smooth, fully enclosed core that is 100% safe and clean to handle without specialized safety gear. Normal gloves are enough.
Q: Is Ratshut difficult to cut compared to soft fabric-mesh seals?
A: Not at all. While fabric-mesh seals can be sliced with basic utility knives, they easily fray and degrade at the cut edge. Ratshut uses a thin, high-quality, pliable steel alloy. By using a standard pair of tin snips, you can cut through the solid plate cleanly and effortlessly to match your exact door dimensions without deforming the seal.
Q: Will the Ratshut bottom seal fit standard garage doors?
A: Yes. The Ratshut garage door bottom seal is specifically engineered to slide directly into standard universal T-shaped track retainers. You do not need to replace your existing aluminum track channel or use specialized mounting hardware to upgrade your garage to premium rodent protection.
While the newest Burrtec product Ratshut has been successful since its unveiling at NPMA’s PestWorld in October 2024, the company has announced that it is now launching a garage door bottom seal.
The existing Ratshut protects the sides and top of a garage – the new product protects the bottom.
It is a heavy‑duty solution designed to securely close the gap between your garage door and the floor, preventing rats, mice, and other pests from entering through one of the most vulnerable access points.
“It’s everything a homeowners or commercial business facility manager would need to protect their structure from rodents entering under a doorway, says Ken Arai, vice president of sales and marketing for Japan-based Burrtec. The company’s U.S. headquarters are in Los Angeles.
Designed with a dual‑lip (two‑lip) bottom weatherstrip, the Ratshut seal delivers a tighter, more effective seal against uneven garage floors. This two‑lip design enhances surface contact, improving pest control while also blocking drafts, dust, leaves, water, and debris from entering your garage.
Constructed from high‑quality soft PVC weather‑proofing material, the seal is flexible yet durable, resisting cracking, tearing, and damage from extreme weather conditions. The PVC construction ensures smooth and quiet garage door operation while providing long‑lasting protection in the residential environments.
Easy to install and designed for a precise fit, the Ratshut Garage Door Bottom Seal is compatible with T‑shaped retainers and fits 1‑3/8 inch and 2 inch door widths, making it suitable for most standard garage doors. Built to perform year‑round, it offers dependable protection, improved energy efficiency, and a cleaner, more secure garage.
All of Burrtec’s door sweeps including Ratshut can protect from rodent infestations, as well as stop dust, dirt, and pollen.
These products are available for consumers for residential use, as well. As the leading manufacturer of door sweep solutions, Burrtec is providing quality exclusion products to PMPs and building material suppliers. It is the North American division of Burrtec Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest pest control producers.
To learn more about Burrtec, visit our U.S. website.
BURRTEC is pleased to announce our participation in IDA EXPO Las Vegas.
Booth 551
At the exhibition, we will officially introduce our newest product:
Ratshut for Garage Door Bottom
Ratshut is designed to help prevent rodent and debris intrusion through gaps at the bottom of garage doors.
With enhanced sealing performance, durability, and ease of installation, it provides an effective solution for industrial and commercial facilities seeking improved hygiene and protection.
We invite you to visit Booth 551 to see the product firsthand and speak with our team about how Ratshut can support your facility needs.
We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.
https://doors.org/idaexpo-events/2026-idaexpo/
Burrtec USA is pleased to announce the release of RatShut for Garage Door Bottom, a new heavy‑duty bottom seal designed to help prevent rats, mice, and other pests from entering through garage door gaps—one of the most common and vulnerable entry points in residential environments.
The RatShut Garage Door Bottom Seal is engineered for strength, durability, and long‑term performance. It features a reinforced steel spring coil embedded inside the seal, providing added rigidity, chew resistance, and reliable shape retention over time. This internal reinforcement helps ensure consistent contact between the garage door and floor, even under demanding conditions.
Designed with a dual‑lip (two‑lip) bottom weatherstrip, the seal delivers a tighter and more effective closure on uneven garage floors. This two‑lip design enhances surface contact, improving pest exclusion while also blocking drafts, dust, leaves, water, and debris from entering the garage.
Constructed from high‑quality soft PVC weather‑proofing material, the RatShut Garage Door Bottom combines flexibility with durability. The PVC material resists cracking, tearing, and damage from extreme weather conditions while allowing for smooth and quiet garage door operation. Suitable for year‑round use, it also contributes to improved energy efficiency and a cleaner, more secure garage.
The RatShut Garage Door Bottom Seal is easy to install and is compatible with T‑shaped retainers, fitting 1‑3/8 inch and 2 inch door widths, making it suitable for most standard garage doors.
The RatShut for Garage Door Bottom will be officially available on April 15, debuting at the IDA Expo. Flyers and product photos are available for reference.
To learn more about RatShut products and Burrtec USA’s rodent‑exclusion solutions, visit www.burrtecusa.com.