Reno-Itronics Inc. said Oct. 10 that it has completed laboratory tests on the repelling component of Gold’n Gro Guardian deer repellent fertilizer. The laboratory will now prepare reports on the tests that will be included as part of the application for product registration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is on schedule to be filed in November. “Results from acute toxicity studies show Gold’n Gro Guardian Repellent to be of a low order of toxicity,” said Dr. John Whitney, Itronics president. “Our consultants have advised us that a Caution label, which is the lowest risk category that U.S. EPA classifies, may be required.” Itronics says it is on schedule to complete the registration of the new product late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2008. Plans are being developed for manufacturing, marketing, and sales launch in the second quarter 2008. When launched, Itronics says it will be the only product of its kind in the U.S. marketplace. Itronics says the treatment is systemic, which means that the repelling characteristics are taken into the plant and cannot wash off when it rains. Field tests have shown that plants treated in the fall will retain their repelling characteristics during the winter, which is a major benefit.
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