Cyabra (CYAB) LD Micro 20th Annual Main Event Conference summary

Wildfire prevention strategy

• Advocated shifting budgets from suppression toward prevention, prescribed beneficial fire and protection of homes, power lines, roads and railways.

• Proposed rapid ground-based response and firebreaks where aircraft are constrained by wind or operating hours; cited stopping fires below 10 acres as a useful goal.

• Characterized ~2% of urban conflagrations as nearly impossible to stop; emphasized protecting people and pets and planning evacuation routes.

• Cited utilities, railroads and transportation agencies as potential applications; claimed 80% of Southern California fires start within 20 ft of a roadside.

Product and applications

• Described a potassium-citrate-based fire retardant recognized by EPA’s Safer Choice program; claimed it is safe for people, pets and the environment and contains no toxic heavy metals.

• Said the product treats vegetation without killing it, biodegrades after heavy rainfall and generally needs annual application; treated vegetation was described as effective two months after application.

• Demonstrated treatment of lumber, describing it as ASTM Class A fire-rated; identified oriented strand board and commercial and multifamily construction as potential uses.

• Identified near-zero smoke and UL/GREENGUARD Gold credentials, plus potential use around utility poles, roadsides, vegetation and roofs.

• Forecast that within two years, repeated outdoor application of heavy-metal-containing products would no longer be permitted.

Commercial opportunities and homeowner guidance

• Quoted homeowner treatment pricing at $15-$20 per 100 sq ft; said discussions included homeless encampments and firebreaks in L.A. County, with no contracts yet.

• Recommended vent screens, moving flammable vegetation 5-10 ft from homes, upgrading combustible roofs and planning evacuation access.