Anyone else more than a little concerned about the direction this may
take us, or how it may effect our business?
United States Patent Application 20030017213
Kind Code A1
Hahn, George E. January 23, 2003
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Methods of using worm castings for fungal control
Abstract
The present invention describes a material and a method for
controlling fungi. The method consists of disposing a naturally
formed chitinase about an area to be protected. The naturally formed
chitinase is produced from worm castings and the worm castings may be
disposed naturally, in the form of timed-release pellets, or in a
liquid form. The area to be protected includes plants and structures.
The naturally formed chitinase may be disposed about the base of the
plant or structure, or on the leaves of the plant.
United States Patent Application 20020090669
Kind Code A1
Hahn, George E. July 11, 2002
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Methods of using worm castings for insect repellency
Abstract
Worm Castings are the feces or excrement from the common red
earthworm found in much of the world. Worm castings are produced as a
normal part of the worm life cycle when worms are fed a diet of
various forms of biodegradable materials such as compost, paper, food
waste, and any other organic material, which will degrade. The genus
of the most common worm is eisenia foetida. Other earthworms are
available and also provide worm castings, which can be used for this
invention. These worm castings contain enzymes known as various forms
of chitinase of which insects have a strong aversion. When the worm
castings are put in a layer, walking insects such as ants won't cross
the layer and ants in nests under the layer will leave the nests to
get away from the worm castings. The worm castings also have the
ability to activate multiplication of the chitinase-producing
bacteria found naturally in plants. The concentration of chitinase
must be sufficiently high to repel insects. Testing has shown that
the natural level of chitinase found in most plants is not sufficient
to repel insects. The level of chitinase is multiplied to a repulsion
level with the use of worm castings. Liquid worm castings can be used
as a foliar spray to administer a concentration of chitinase
topically to the leaves and stems of plants. Liquid worm castings
give a temporary repellency effect that can be effective to keep the
insects away until the level of natural repellency is increased in
the nectar of the plant. Worm castings can also be added to the
hydroponic feed liquid for plants to provide sufficient level of
chitinase to repel insects.
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Inventors: Hahn, George E.; (Cardiff by the Sea, CA)
United States Patent 6,475,503
Hahn November 5, 2002
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Methods of using worm castings for insect repellency
Abstract
The present invention describes a material and a method for repelling
insects. The method consists of disposing a naturally formed
chitinase about an area to be protected. The naturally formed
chitinase is produced from worm castings and the worm castings may be
disposed naturally, in the form of timed-release pellets, or in a
liquid form. The area to be protected includes plants and structures.
The naturally formed chitinase may be disposed about the base of the
plant or structure, or on the leaves of the plant.
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Inventors: Hahn; George E. (205 Liszi Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, CA
92007)
Appl. No.: 784283
Filed: February 16, 2001
Current U.S. Class: 424/405; 424/93.1; 424/543
Intern'l Class: A01N 025/00; A61K 035/36
Field of Search: 424/405,543 71/65
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