Why are BZT® and OBT® dry powders?

We get this question a lot.  Many microbial-based products on the market come in liquid form.  Some, like United-Tech products come as a dry powder.  There are pros and cons for each type but mostly it comes down to the type of microorganisms included in the formula and long-term stability characteristics. Some microorganisms are very…

Obtaining your BMP goals

The turn of the 21st century coincided with a movement in the aquaculture industry towards a ‘Sustainable Aquaculture’ philosophy.  Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the aquaculture industry were being developed and refined.  By the 1990’s scientists were becoming all too aware of environmental impact the aquaculture industry imparted on coastal ecosystems.  Fragile coastal areas were…

What Stinks?

Often United-Tech is asked if our products can address a particular odor problem.  Most often the answer is, “Yes!”  To understand how, we must first address the question, “What are odors anyways? Odors, like tastes, are a result of a stimulation of receptor cells in your body.  These stimuli are chemicals and thus odor is…

Long-term Distributors Honored

Several distributors were recognized this year for their long-term commitment to BZT® and OBT® products for more than ten years.  ATC Biotechnology – Vietnam, BiWoFeng – China, BossTech – Peru, and Oversea Feeds – Philippines all have surpassed this benchmark and some are well on their way towards their second decade. Recipients received a desktop…

United-Tech and Soluciones Analíticas Hold Seminar

United-Tech and Soluciones Analíticas offered an informational seminar attended by various industries in Guatemala.  The two-day seminar was held at the Bambú Resort in Mazatenango, Guatemala was attended by shrimp farm, palm-oil plant, rubber processing plant, and sugar-processing plant personnel.  Mr. Edgar Mena, Environmental Services Manager for Soluciones, and Mr. Randall Gradwohl, President of United-Tech…

BZT® PRE-GE

Data from an independent study using BZT® PRE-GE was presented at the World Aquaculture Society’s 2013 Asia-Pacific Aquaculture Show in Vietnam.  A paper, presented by Valeriano L. Corre, Jr., from the Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, studied the effects of BZT® PRE-GE as a feed additive…

Export Achievement Recognized

United-Tech was one of several Oklahoma companies nominated to receive the 2011 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting and was presented the United States Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service’s Export Achievement Certificate for accomplishments in the global marketplace.  United-Tech was nominated for its ability to demonstrate export management success by any variety of activities…

Two Products added to BZT® line

United-Tech now offers two new products in our BZT® line, PRE-GE and PRO-LB.  Both products are feed additives developed to provide more assistance to the aquaculture community and complement our other BZT® products.  Like our other products, these are formulated using all U.S.A.-sourced, all-natural ingredients. BZT® PRE-GE is a prebiotic feed additive offering Mannan Oligosaccharides…

Odor Control for Ponds, Aquaculture, Water Features

Ponds, whether commercial, decorative, or agricultural, occasionally exhibit some rather foul odors. Most pond odors are caused by hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell), sulfur, and ammonia. Odors are also caused by algae, such as Chara (skunkweed), as well as cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). BZT® Aquaculture is formulated with beneficial bacteria selected for the ability to outcompete…