Hi Folks,
Because they are both surface and airborne, Mites are a difficult parasite to understand and control. Obviously, as you may or may not know, there are numerous species of mites. Some folks are bothered by them and some fortunately are not. I do not claim to be an expert on this parasite, but have over the years been exposed to a variety of dilemmas created by them. Please read on.
My first exposure was when I was under contract to the Texas Department of Agriculture. Mites are very common in the Poultry Industry and cause much damage to certain ranchers. My tenure with the TDA passed without any solution to the problem. It was not until I joined the staff at CedarCide Industries that I was able to feel I had made some progress. Working with the US Department of Agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and stationed at the KIKA DE LA GARZA SUBTROPICAL RESEARCH CENTER, I was instrumental in the formulation of a Cedar Oil product used to control the Citrus Rust Mite. We had run the gamete of chemical formulas including sulfur, and never did surface a control agent of any value. What we did find at days end was that modified cedar oil provided a 100 % mortality in the rascals, when applied to the citrus fruit at adolescent stage using a aqueous solution. This was a mammoth breakthrough for the agriculture industry. Unfortunately, treatment of other type mites other than outside No-See-Um's was not as successful using water based formulations. It was not until we formulated BEST YET for the US Army that we again appeared to making further progress in mite control. Our objective was to create a Bio Flea, Tick, Bed Bug, Lice and Mite Control Agent for the parasite issues being experienced by our troops deployed to the Mid East. Here again, the chemicals being used were not only ineffective, they were politically incorrect, dangerous and very carcinogenic, often causing skin rash, nausea and blurred vision. Furthermore, the chemicals were no longer effective as the insects were immune to the substance. After extensive research we came up with a carrier composed of silane fluids. (melted quartz rock) Because the composure of the silane molecule, a compound that enjoys multiple tails, it was possible to attach the cedar oil molecule to the silane carrier and subsequently we were able to deliver the BEST YET control solution in humidity size droplets to the mite population. Cedar Oil as the active appears to be the magic needed to get mite populations under control because we were able to get down on their size with the delivery technique.
We at CedarCide have been providing our BEST YET solution for mite control to many folks suffering from such issues. In some instances we suggest application to the infected areas with a fogger machine and in others a compression sprayer mist is adequate.
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Applications of BEST YET to the body appear to be extremely effective and are 100% safe. The formulation is limited to penetration of the epidermal layer of skin and will not migrate into the blood stream to cause nausea.
CedarCide Industries makes no explicit guarantees as to results of BEST YET in mite control, but will relate to you that at this time it appears that relief is forthcoming in all examples we have been monitoring. I suggest the same treatment would benefit you. We do not have all of the answers, but I feel we are getting closer to having the majority of them. Since it is impossible to identify all of the different species of mites, it is somewhat difficult to make claims of 100 % control. Having said that, we will continue ongoing experiments with our customers and pass the anecdotal findings on to everyone.
As to the comprehensive testing done by Iowa State for the USDA, the results will not be released until the commentary and objection period has been concluded. My understanding is that published data will be forthcoming by mid 2008, subject to the objections of the Chemical Companies that consistently insist on lobbying against Chemical Free and Biological products. I can only pass on to you the statistical results that I received verbally and those that are obviously confirmed anecdotally by users of the product. Of the 30 Chemical and Non Chemical products tested, only BEST YET enjoyed a 100 % mortality rate. Second in place was Methyl Bromide, a very toxic chemical substance and it produced only a 19 % mortality rating. All others were below 10 %.
BEST YET will not damage your furniture or stain any fabrics, clothing or bedding material. It does not attract dirt and will readily absorb into the epidermal layer of your skin. In a relatively short period of time it will evaporate from hard surface areas. It can easily be introduced to your central Heat / AC Ducts, with the fan running. Do this by discharging the TRI-JET FOGGER MACHINE into the existing cold air return cavity behind the furnace filter. In the alternative, just install a open container in the return air cavity (cookie Sheet works great) with BEST YET fluid in it and let the air flow created by the fan suction deliver the solution fumes thru the duct work during normal heating or cooling cycles. The Cedar Oil component of BEST YET is a natural anti-bacterial compound often compared to that of a synthetic form of streptomycin. It will eliminate all odors and any Dust Mites throughout the system and subsequent air delivered areas.
Thanks for your interest in CedarCide Products. I sincerely hope and anticipate we can be of assistance to you. Treatment of your defined area with BEST YET will not only solve your mite dilemma, it will eliminate any other insect invasion including but not limited to ants, fleas, bed bugs, lice, ticks, roaches, silver fish and numerous other visitors you may experience from time to time. I would not procrastinate in a treatment agenda as the mite parasite appears to multiply very quickly.
Dr. Ben Oldag
