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 vs. Pests
MAXGreen was first applied to agricultural crops as a pesticide and fungicide in other countries. As such it proved itself to be remarkably effective both in eliminating soft bodied insect pests, as well as various fungal and bacterial diseases. Since it is presently not EPA registered in the U.S. as a pesticide, due to the extremely high fees charged by the EPA, MAXGreen cannot be labeled domestically as a pesticide or fungicide. However, we intend in the not too distant future to be able to overcome this obstacle. Therefore, we think you will find our past experiences to be of great interest.
Mankind's Battle Against Pests
Plants survive because of the sun and animals owe their survival to plants. Plants upon which humans and animals depend for
 life are susceptible to 80,000-100,000 diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma like organisms, rickettsias, fungi, algae and parasitic higher plants. Approximately 3000 species of nematodes attack plants and more than 1000 cause serious economic loss to crops. Of the one million species of known insects, about 10,000 contribute to devastating loss of crops worldwide.
Pests are organisms that are competitive to mankind or his interests in some manner. Pesticides are agents employed by humans to destroy and control pests. The term 'pesticide' applies to insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and other types of pest controlling substances.
Worldwide, about 3 billion kg of pesticides are applied each year at a cost of nearly $40 billion (Pan-UK, 2003). In the U.S., approximately 500 million kg of more than 600 different pesticide types are applied annually at a cost of $10 billion (Pimental and Greiner, 1997). Paradoxically, despite the vast increase in the amount of pesticides used over the last 30-40 years, the amount of crop loss due to pests has increased from 31% to 37%. There has been a 10-fold increase in insecticide use in the US from 1945 to 2000. Yet during this period, total crop losses from insect damage alone have nearly doubled from 7% to 13% (Pimental).
This ever increasing use of toxic chemical based pesticides is taking its toll. For example, the total number of pesticide poisonings in the U.S. is estimated at 300,000 per year (EPA). Worldwide, the use of pesticides causes 26 million instances of non-fatal poisonings annually (Richter, 2002), of which 3 million are hospitalized, 750,000 come down with chronic illnesses and 220,000 die.
Around the globe, scientists are searching frantically for alternative methods of pest control, as the ever increasing amounts of toxic chemicals that leech into our aquifers and vaporize into the air, continue to take their toll on the environment. With the world population expected to undergo its most rapid 25 year increase in history, the need for new methods of control has never been greater. MAXGreen believes it is in the forefront of this quest, with a continually evolving technology that offers an environmentally sustainable alternative to farmers and growers worldwide today.
MAXGreen has been tested in Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, and the U.K. These tests have been successfully conducted on asparagus, bananas, bell peppers, cherries, chili peppers, coffee, cucumbers, grapes, leafy vegetables, limes, macademia nuts, mangoes, melons, onions, ornamentals, papaya, pineapple, plums, rice, strawberries, tomatoes and wheat. MAXGreen was applied to combat fungal and bacterial infections, as well as insect infestations.
In addition to permanent and temporary crops, MAXGreen has been used on rare fruit, such as, Allspice, Ambarella, Anise, Apples, Atemoya, Avocado, Barbados Cherry, Bayleaf, Bayrum, Black Sapote, Cacao, Cherry of Rio Grande, Caimito, Canistel, Carambola, Cashew, Cinnamon, Custard Apple, Fig, Grapes, Grumichama, Guava, Ilamam Jaboticaba, Jack Fruit, Jujube, Longan, Loquat, Lychee, Macadamia Nut, Malabar Chesnut, Malay Apple, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Monstera Deliciosa, Mulberry, Muntingia, Nectarine, Ohtaheite Gooseberry, Passion Fruit, Peach, Pear, Persimmon, Pitomba, Plum, Pomegranite, Rose Apple, Sapolilla, Sour Sop, Sugar Apple, Surinam Cherry, Tamarind, Vanilla Orchid and Wax Jambu.
As a Fungicide
MAXGreen is essentially a fatty acid. As such, it has antibacterial, antimicrobial and, most importantly, antifungal properties. Whenever applied, it has proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of fungal diseases.
It has been able to control and eliminate rust in plumeria, day lilies, and figs. This year, the Company intends to test it as a control for the very serious problem of soybean rust, which is widely prevalent in Asia, South America and the U.S. As rust is a variety of fungus, this could provide a very cost effective and environmentally beneficial method of handling this problem.
Another major global fungal infection involves rice blast and rice blight, which destroys 20+% of the world's rice crop each year. In university tests done in the U.S. and India, MAXGreen was effective in eliminating or terminating the spread of blast in the rice paddy. According to one testing report,
"Where rice seedlings (Oryza sativa L. cultivar Sarcaltik) susceptiple to M. grisea strain CP987 were treated with MAXGreen at a 300 time dilution, the growth of M. grisea in the culture is totally eliminated. Three independent tests were performed." A recent report from a major southeast Asian grower confirmed these results, stating,
"MAXGreen provides the same control on leave spot and rice Blast as 'Amure' (Propiconazole+difenoconazple 15%+15% w/v the conventional treatment)." MAXGreen can not only control these and other fungal diseases, it can do so in at substantial savings to the farmers, both directly and indirectly, as well as substantially aid in increasing production.
As an Insecticide
MAXGreen has proven itself to be remarkably potent in the battle against insect invasions as well. Its success against all small soft bodied insects, as well as other common plant scourges, such as whiteflies, scales, thrips and mites, led to questions as to why it was so effective. To answer this enigma, samples were sent to a testing laboratory for a more comprehensive analysis. Their conclusion related to how it affected insects, but is applicable for other types of problems as well.
"MAXGreen immediately impacts the exoskeleton structure of the pest upon contact by disrupting the molecular structure of the chitin and other protein substances that protect the insect. This mechanism of action triggers the rapid and irreversible deterioration of the insect's spiracles and tracheal system, resulting in suffocation (as in the case of the adult mosquito).
 The major benefit of this revolutionary method of insect control is the absence of undesirable side effects on human health and the ecosystem. Additionally, unlike standard insecticides in use today, no built-in resistance can be developed by the targeted insects, since this new insecticide does not act on the nervous system, but rather on the respiratory apparatus." In short, MAXGreen works at the organic molecular level, attacking the hydrocarbon composition of the pest, which is in total contrast to traditional chemical methods. Whereas a pest may develop a resistance to chemicals, which are directed at its neurological system, it cannot develop a resistance to a product that affects its respiratory functions.
In Layman's Terms, Here's How it Works
There are at least eight hypotheses to explain how MAXGreen works to eliminate and/or control various insects, bacteria, viruses and fungi. These are briefly summarized as follows:
One, fatty acids penetrate the insect's outer covering (cuticle), dissolving or disrupting cell membranes and phytoplasm. This disrupts cell integrity and causes them to leak and collapse, destroying respiratory functions.
Two, it acts as an insect growth regulator interfering with cellular metabolism and the production of growth hormones during metamorphosis.
Three, because of its carbon length, it can de-wax the pest's joints, leading to paralysis, which allows them to fall victim to other pests.
Four, it strips the pest's organic shields (wax, biofilm, etc) used as a protectant, thereby rendering it defenseless against subsequent treatment.
Five, it impacts the exoskeleton structure of the pest by disrupting the protein substances that protect the insect, thereby triggering the rapid and irreversible deterioration of the tracheal system, resulting in suffocation.
Six, it can invade the interstices of complex hydrocarbon chains and disintegrate them.
Seven, it emulsifies and separates bacteria, stopping the reproductive cycle.
Eight, oil blends kill insects by blocking specific neural pathways, that control insect movement and metabolism. This blockage prevents the transmission of the octopamine signals, which leads to toxicity.
Recent Test Results
A major agricultural college in southern China ran tests on MAXGreen's effectiveness against aphids, scales and powdery mildew. These are their conclusions:
Aphids: Tests were conducted on ornamental plants, potted plants, green peppers, and cherries. The dilution is 1:500 and 1:600 ratio. After three days, the mortality is 98%.
Scales: One test was conducted on potted plants with results. The scales on potted plants had 98% mortality after three days of 1:600 dilution spraying.
Powdery Mildew: The three dilution were tested, 1:400. 1:500 and 1:600. Experiments were melon, tomato and ornamental plants. 98% of infected areas were cleaned at 1:400 and 1:500. And 90% of infected areas were cleaned at 1:600 dilution. After 15 days, no new infestations were observed.
Later reports, from October 2005, on cucumbers in China, where trials were conducted with no field supervision on how to apply:
Result is positive, the summary of the report as:
 efficacy faster, yields good result & safety. No negative result to beneficial living things, it prevents illness, controls insect pest, and good for growing. It's has very good prevention of lepidopterous insects. The control result of downy mildew 90.3%, blight 89.97%, anthracnose 81.5%, green house whitefly 87.54%, cucurbit leaf beetle 91.2%, america fly 63.33%, aphid and moth 90.3%, output increase 9.4%. Numerous growers are now spraying thousands of acres to control insects and various fungal and bacterial diseases. To date, MAXGreen has been found to be effective in eliminating or controlling the following pests:
Alternaria, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial Spot (Peach), Blight, Botrytis, Canker, Cercospora, Chinch Bugs, Dieback, Downey Mildew, Fire Ants, Fusarsium, Gray Mold, Leaf Miner, Leaf Hoppers, Mealy Bugs, Mites, Pear Psylla, Phytophtora, Powdery Mildew, Pseudomonus, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Rice Blast, Rust(fig,plumeria), Sawfly, Scab, Scales, Sooty Mold, Thrips, Tomato Curl Virus (TYLCV), Volutella fungus, Whitefly, Wooly Adelgid, among other benefits.
Old habits die hard. Despite what MAXGreen has to offer, many farmers do not feel comfortable in just disposing of the traditional chemical treatments they have been using for years. This is not a problem. When used in conjunction with traditional pesticides and fertilizers, MAXGreen improves their delivery and potency. The pesticide dissolves more easily in water, thereby simplifying application to crops. The pesticide/fertilizer becomes more stable and the killing capability of the chemical pesticide is optimized.
Additionally, because of MAXGreen's power as a degreaser, agricultural growers have found it to be surprisingly effecting in its ability to dissolve old caked-on resides from lines, nozzles and emitters.
Summary & Conclusion
MAXGreen offers farmers and growers a product that it is a superior “Plant Tonic”, capable of safely increasing production, while at the same time eliminating many of the pests and problems that traditionally have afflicted their efforts. However, it also provides a number of other benefits not described above. These are:
ཉ Much more economical to use, often saving the farmer 50% or more
ཉ Requires no special equipment or nozzles to apply.
ཉ One product replaces multiple insecticides, fungicides, mitecides, bacteriacides, etc.
ཉ No special storage or disposal worries
ཉ No protective clothing needed
ཉ No health hazard concerns for workers, neighbors or property
ཉ No special training required to use
ཉ Greatly reduces equipment maintenance costs
ཉ Can be applied as a sole treatment, used in rotation with conventional pesticides, or mixed equally with most pesticides, reducing costs.
ཉ Greatly accelerates starter plant growth and rates of germination
ཉ Eliminates "damping off" in greenhouse applications
MAXGreen offers the agricultural grower the benefits of environmentally friendly nanotechnology coupled with the enticement of unparalleled economics.
Performance & Health Enhancer for Crops
- Improves Growth
- Boosts Yield
- Increases Profit
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