December 6, 2007

 

Pharm Solutions announces world's first food grade organic herbicide

 

 

Pharm Solutions Inc. announced EPA Registration for the Bio Chemical "Weed Pharm," the world's first food grade organic herbicide.

 

Weed Pharm, a non selective weed and grass killer, whose active ingredient is 200 grain "food grade" vinegar, has been the project of Pharm Solutions since early 2004.

 

Pharm Solutions manufactures the only USDA Certified Organic Pesticides in the world (USDA Certification

November 2006) and the "food grade" organic herbicide is a natural addition to the organic line.

 

Catherine H. Daniels, Extension Specialist, Washington State University comments, "Several years ago, scientists at the USDA-ARS Sustainable Agriculture Systems Laboratory tested the ability of vinegar / acetic acid to act as an herbicide.

 

Initial results showed that 20 percent acetic acid (200 grain vinegar) had an acceptable level of control against certain weeds.

 

The news created a huge surge in product demand and swamped Extension Agents with public requests for information. 

 

In many parts of the US only EPA Registered products were recommended, which created a dilemma as there were no legally registered herbicides at the 200 grain RTU strength at that time.

 

Some people bought and used illegal products: that raised safety concerns, she added.

 

The EPA Registration of Weed Pharm solves these problems," states Susan E. Lewis, Founder and President

 

 "The certification enables states, cities, counties, municipalities and individuals the opportunity to reduce synthetic chemical exposure without sacrificing results,' she added.