What Does It Do?
How Does it Do it?
Miticide GreenTM is a truly 21st Century Science solution for the control and elimination of Russet, Broad, and Two Spotted Mites, Soil Aphids and Thrips. At the same time, independent tests confirm that it leaves no harmful residue, can be used at all stages of plant growth and does not cause plant damage.
The active ingredient is soybean oil. Soybean oil is a source for polypeptide protein molecules. Polypeptide protein molecules are somewhat unique and have long been understood to be large molecules that allow molecular bio-engineering so as to obtain greater efficiency from their molecular structure.
Molecular Engineering - Past performance in molecular engineering has been shown to provide many useful results particularly in the creation of 100% nontoxic pest elimination products.
Morphological Similarity - Russet, Broad, and Two Spotted Mites together with soil
Aphids and Trips are all morphologically similar. Therefore, what works on one works on the others.
Emulsification and Evaporation - On contact, this product’s formula acts to emulsify the waxy outer layer that is part of the exterior of the target insect’s skeleton. As the mass of the waxy layer is small, in less than a minute the waxy outer layer evaporates when there is normal air flow. When the waxy outer layer is gone, the fluid inside the insects, much less than an eye dropper full, also quickly evaporates.
Kill is the result of evaporation of the insect’s inner fluids which has caused rapid and complete dehydration. This is considered a “mechanical kill” and as a consequence it is understood that strains are highly unlikely to develop a resistance or immunity..
At the same time because the formula is engineered to specifically target the chemistry of the insects’ waxy outer layer, there is no interaction with the plant, any mammal, including human beings nor is there any burden on the environment.
Best Means of Application - The best means of application is misting which provides a broad application to as much surface as is possible. See label for specific instructions.
California Title 16 Compliant – Independent California certified lab samples were passed and marked N/T. This means NO TRACE.
Active Ingredient Soybean Oil – So what is soybean oil? For the most part it is a generic term that references both the natural oil found inside a soy bean and the extracted product. About 21% of the bean is oil. About 99% of the extracted product is oil.
The EPA considers it a “low risk” element and refers to it as Generally Recognized As Safe, GRAS. The FDA has authorized health claims for soy protein in cardiovascular disease.
In bio-science it is appreciated for its unique molecular structure. As with other processed food products, the additional elements are so slight they present no hazards nor do they interfere with the quality or performance of a final product in packaging, transport or cooking.
The extracted oil is highly valued and finds its way into many foods. Mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarine, and soy sauce are but a few.
In bio-science it’s an important 21st Century breakthrough. Its ability to molecularly restructure to produce a 100% nontoxic and odor free insecticide that neither harms people, their pets nor the environment is a big deal. More and more studies demonstrate that the most common and often used insecticides are both an immediate and long term danger. If a nontoxic alternative is available it should always be used.
Being of no harm to the environment means that it does not pollute, does not damage plants nor does it leave behind any harmful residue. Independent California Title 16 testing reported, “N/T” that is NO TRACE of any harmful residue.
Before extraction, The beans themselves vary in composition. One study reported as follows:
After extraction, more than 21 additional and distinct elemental components may be found. They include triacylglycerol, phospholipids, more than six distinct sterols, Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta Tocopherols and trace minerals. Traces of hexane, ethylene dichloride and trichloroethylene, Skellysolve B and dichloromethane may also be found.
Why is it that these elements can be found?
Direct solvent extraction is the most widely used oil-recovery method accounting for about 98% of all soybean oil extracted in the US. After the oil is obtained, then the solvents are extracted, recycled and solvent is reduced to less than 0.2% remains in the oil. After the solvents are stripped, there remains a “gum” which must also be removed. Quality standards are designated by the National Oilseed Processors Association.
Once the oil is extracted it is further processed to remove unpleasant odors, to permit it to be refrigerated, and treated so that although it is oil, it can still be used in water based products without unsightly separation. These processes also contribute very small amounts of additional elements to its total composition.
As example, soy protein, the polypeptide molecules, are poorly soluble in water at pH 4.5, the isoelectric point, and highly soluble at pH> 8.0. Sodium hydroxide is used to raise the pH levels. This “neutralization” is achieved by the use of an aqueous alkaline solution.
Most people have experienced the sodium effects when they have used “soy sauce.” A typical soy sauce label will show sodium composition close to 900 mg per Tablespoon and sometimes greater. Who needs salt when you’ve got soy sauce, right?
As a result, phosphorus, carotene and metal ions may also be found.
For a more complete understanding of the means of processing and other elements that may be found, a 2005 report from Iowa State University, Ames, provides one of the most complete reports available. It runs a little more than 60 pages and provides an additional 15 pages of annotated references. If you absolutely must know what might be found in soybean oil, this will provide the answers.
Neither EPA, FDA nor any other state or federal agency distinguishes or grades soybeans other than by color.
Why not use natural unprocessed Soybeans and Soybean Oil ? – A very important question and the answer should be remembered. “Unprocessed, natural soybeans” are Poisonous. Like unprocessed olives they don’t taste very good either.