Itronics Resumes Field Trials for Its Breakthrough GOLD'n GRO Guardian Deer Repellent Fertilizer
June 25 2013 - 9:10AM
Marketwired
Itronics Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ITRO) reported today that its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Itronics Metallurgical, Inc., has resumed
field testing of its breakthrough GOLD'n GRO Guardian Deer
Repellent fertilizer. The fertilizer provides systemic protection
for plants from foraging deer while at the same time improving
plant health through fertilization. Deer cause multi-billion dollar
damage nationwide and the Itronics' solution has proven to be both
effective and environmentally beneficial.
In early 2011 the Company agreed to participate in a multiyear
comparative study of deer repellents being conducted by the
Department of Horticulture at the University of Auburn Deer Lab at
the Piedmont Substation near the City of Camp Hill, Alabama. That
study is continuing with final results expected in 2013.
Preliminary results indicate effectiveness very comparable to
three other deer repellents under heavy deer forage with one
outstanding difference. The plants treated with GOLD'n GRO Guardian
Deer Repellent Fertilizer initiated new shoot growth after about 30
days, most likely as a fertilization response. "Having a systemic
deer repellent fertilizer that produces healthier plants while
doing no harm to the animals is a very desirable, environmentally
friendly, outcome," said Dr. John Whitney, Itronics President.
In 2013 the Company agreed to participate in a field trial in a
small test area in a heavily foraged suburban location to evaluate
the comparative benefits of GOLD'n GRO Deer Repellent Fertilizer
under actual field conditions. Preliminary feedback from the test
cooperator is that positive results are being obtained. Trial
results are expected in the first half of 2014. The trial may be
continued for one or more additional years depending upon
results.
"Deer cause multi-billion dollar damage annually, including
destroying suburban landscapes and spreading Lyme disease. Because
of the continuing rapid spread of Lyme disease by deer ticks, and
the great expense and difficulty of treating Lyme disease,
reduction of deer foraging in suburban yards is a desirable method
of reducing the spread of deer ticks to humans," said Dr.
Whitney.
The development of GOLD'n GRO Guardian Deer Repellent fertilizer
was discontinued in the second half of 2009 due to the collapse of
the housing market in the United States. The state registrations
were dropped in 2010 and 2011. The registration of the
manufacturing locations has been maintained.
The U.S. housing market is improving and the Company's plan is
to continue to selectively obtain field effectiveness information
in anticipation of re-starting the registration process when the
housing market regains sufficient strength. Under United States
Environmental Protection Agency rules, costly and extensive outside
contract laboratory testing of the GOLD'n GRO systemic repellent
system for safety in the natural environment is required before
final registration can be approved. This is true even though the
individual repelling ingredients have been used safely in the human
environment for more than 40 years in the United States.
The GOLD'n GRO systemic deer repellent fertilizer technology and
manufacturing process was developed as an outgrowth of the "GOLD'n
GRO Advanced Nutrient Availability Technology" utilized in the
award winning, environmentally beneficial GOLD'n GRO fertilizers
and is 100 percent owned by the Company.
Itronics' technologies maximize sustainability. The Company is
using science and engineering to pursue profitable clean technology
driven growth in chelated specialty fertilizers, silver, and
related technologies and products. "Itronics as a fertilizer and
silver producer, and a large-scale iron copper gold mineral
exploration property owner, is well positioned to participate in
these strong markets," according to Dr. Whitney.
About Itronics:
Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Itronics Inc. is a "Creative
Clean Technology" company that produces GOLD'n GRO liquid
fertilizers and pure silver bullion. Itronics, through its
subsidiary, Itronics Metallurgical, Inc. is the only company with a
fully permitted "Beneficial Use Photochemical, Silver, and Water
Recycling" plant in the United States that converts spent
photoliquids into pure silver and GOLD'n GRO liquid fertilizers.
The Company is developing environmentally compatible mining
technology, and is developing the Fulstone Iron Oxide Copper Gold
exploration property in Nevada.
Itronics has received numerous domestic and international awards
that recognize its ability to successfully create and implement new
environmentally clean recycling and fertilizer technologies.
The Company's environmentally friendly GOLD'n GRO liquid
fertilizers, which are extensively used in agriculture, can be used
for lawns and houseplants, and are available, along with liquid
fertilizer injectors, at the Company's "e-store" catalog at
http://goldngro.com. Its popular Silver Nevada Miner bars are
available at the Company's "e-store" catalog at
http://www.itromet.com.
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