Just found this......thought you may be interested :o}
http://www.fungus.org.uk/nwfg/fungbiot.htm last paragraph: -
"The use of fungi as biocontrol agents to kill insects (mycoinsecticides) a=
nd weeds (mycoherbicides) has the potential to replace many of the toxic ch=
emicals currently in use. Several species of fungi have now been commercial=
ly formulated as mycoinsecticides (note: spores of Metarhizium anisopliae w=
ere first used in Russia in the late 1800s as a mycoinsecticide)."
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----- Original Message -----
From: Judi Stewart
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 3:16 PM
Subject: RE: [compost_tea] Wormgolds latest invention!!
Oh my...
http://www.exotic-hibiscus.com/pages/wormgold.htm
[snip]
"I have registered the use of worm castings for insect repellency as a
patent. The patent search shows no one else has made this claim. Dr.
Scott Subler says he is familiar with the industry and no one else has
tied together this effect. Dr. Subler also did Not believe my radical
reports but now says this is the first ever, organic, non-toxic method
to provide for insect repellency. Dr. Subler are working together to
assmble the needed academic documentation. We should have several
research projects underway before the end of the year.
I am working with the EPA Biopesticides to get registration as both a
fungicide and a pesticide. The director and his staff are very
supportive. I should have registration for non-food applications before
the end of the year. Food applications will longer."
Judi
-----Original Message-----
From: tomjasz [mailto:tom_at_livesoil.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:01 AM
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: [compost_tea] Wormgolds latest invention!!
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.
Received on Sun Sep 28 2003 - 12:51:36 EDT