The Environmental Factor Inc. "Organic lawn care and products with a difference!"
|
|
The Environmental Factor Inc. "Organic lawn care and products with a difference!" |
| |
The Environmental Factor in the News
5/31/04
Western Catholic Reporter, “Canada winning eco-turf war”, Suzanne
Elston.
In April, Canada's first non-chemical pesticide registered with Health Canada
hit store shelves, thereby marking the beginning of the end of chemical lawn-care.
TurfMaize is now available across the country in Canadian Tire, Sheridan Nurseries
and other garden centres. The product, which is distributed exclusively in Canada
by The Environmental Factor and Nutrite, works by inhibiting the seed germination
of weeds such as dandelions and crabgrass.
"Homeowners no longer have to choose between a weed-free lawn and the health
of their families, neighbours and pets," said Lorelei Hepburn, founder
and president of The Environmental Factor.
Almost on cue, the Ontario College of Family Physicians released the most comprehensive
review of research on the effects of pesticides on humans. The College examined
12,000 studies worldwide, and concluded that there is no evidence that one pesticide
is less dangerous than another and "strongly recommended that people reduce
their exposure to pesticides wherever possible."
http://www.wcr.ab.ca/columns/suzanneelston/2004/suzanneelston053104.shtml
5/21/04 CBC News, Canada Now Toronto Edition, Michelle Cheung.
Features organic products
for pesticide-free lawn care. TurfMaize was recognized as the first non-chemical
weed control registered by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory
Agency.
5/20/04
The Toronto Star, “Pesticide-free ways to keep lawn, garden healthy”
Elaine Carey
Environment Canada says there are natural alternatives to pesticides:
* Overseed every year to create a dense lawn that will crowd out weeds.
* Fertilize naturally with manure and compost.
* Mow less often. Set the mower blade higher and keep grass 6 cm long to encourage
longer roots and crowd out weeds.
* Water less often, but longer, to build deep roots.
* Rake out thatch to discourage pests. Dig out weeds by hand.
If that fails, Canada's first non-chemical weed control was registered last
month with Health Canada and is now available in retail stores. Turf Maize is
a plant-based product that works by inhibiting the seed germination of weeds
such as dandelions and crabgrass. For more information, go to http://www.turfmaize.ca
or call 905-571-5047.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1084877046031&call_pageid=1021543364560&col=1021543362325
04/01/04 Canadian Living Magazine, Garden Section.
TurfMaize Pre-emergent Weed Seed Germination Inhibitor with Corn Gluten is The Expert’s Pick for April.
3/28/04
The Toronto Sun, “Lawn and Order” Rob Granastein.
TurfMaize, a new corn-based product that inhibits germination of dandelions
and crab grass is expected to be the gardener's best friend this year.
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/TorontoSun/News/2004/03/28/pf-399272.html
Jan/Feb 2004 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Journal
TurfMaize Pre-emergent Weed Seed Germination Inhibitor with Corn Gluten is a
100 percent plant-based pre-emergent containing 98 percent corn gluten meal.
The product is compatible with both organic and IPM programs.TurfMaize has several
distinct advantages over traditional weed and feed products. It can be applied
rain or shine, will not burn turf, and there is no downtime after application.
It comes in beaded form, so will not clump if wet and it provides 10 percent
nitrogen by weight (10-0-0).
http://www.baumpub.com/publications/arc/land_04jan/theenvironmental.htm