Teamwork Creates Beautiful Ponds
Beautiful water features do not just happen. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Ponds attest to the benefits of good communication.
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USDA BioPreferred Certification
We at United-Tech, Inc. have some exciting news. We now have USDA BioPreferred Certification. After many months of work we have obtained this prestigious credential.
Algae – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
At first you may be thinking, “The Good? Really? How can there be anything good about algae?” Well, the truth is algae are not all bad. Algae play several important roles in your pond or aquarium. Algae influence carbon and nutrient cycling. They are in aquatic systems what plants are to terrestrial systems. They are…
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…
Wastewater Treatment Data
Wastewater treatment systems offer a huge amount of variability with respect to their design, influent characteristics, operational characteristics, climate experienced, and effluent requirements. Like snowflakes, no two treatment facilities are the same. United-Tech takes this concept to heart and accordingly we do not offer generic treatment instructions found in small print on the label. That…
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…
Testimonial – BZT Aquaculture – Central Texas Horse Farm
Here’s a letter we received from a happy customer in Central Texas. “I wanted to write and tell you about the success I’ve had with your product BZT Aquaculture. I own a horse farm in central Texas and have numerous water troughs for the horses. With the mild climate in this area, there is a…