What is Bioremediation? Bioremediation refers to biological processes in the conversion of organic contaminants to safe, innocuous compounds. What is Biotransformation? The change in a chemical molecule by means of a microbial or enzymatic reaction. What is an enzyme? An organic catalyst that serves as an intermediary between biochemical reactions. What is Bioaugmentation? The controlled addition of specially formulated biocultures to assist those found naturally in the soil. A more sensible and faster approach to a successful bioremediation program. What is Biostimulation? The stimulation of indigenous microorganism to degrade the contaminant. Can be an extremely slow method of bioremediation, if it works at all. Are U.S. Microbics’ bugs genetically engineered? Absolutely not. All our bugs are naturally occurring and have been selected based on their ability to metabolize certain constituents as a food source. Is the product safe? Absolutely, the microbes are non-toxic, contain no pathogens, and are ecologically friendly. What is so special about our microbial blends? Our formulations have been put together over a 30 year period of in-the-field and laboratory trials and tribulations. The formulations we use are the most effective combinations we have found for the particular application. How rapidly will they work? They become activated once water is added. How rapidly they bio-transform the contaminant of concern depends on the type and concentration of the contaminant. What are the final by-products? Depending on the application, bio-transformation products can be fatty acids, carbon dioxide, and water. Aren’t microbes’ germs? Microorganisms that cause infections or illness are what we consider germs. These kinds of microorganisms actually make up less than 5% of all the known species. What happens if I accidentally ingest or inhale the microbes? You might belch or sneeze, but you will suffer no harm. Full-scale toxicological studies have been conducted on our products and have resulted in the product being 100% safe. How is this product used? The product must be activated in water and held 4-12 hours before being applied as bacterial slurry. What happens to the bugs after the material is consumed? The microbes will either die or assume their natural ecological niche if the conditions are right. Is the environment or wildlife adversely affected by the use of this product? Absolutely not. Being naturally occurring, having been isolated from the ground, they will only serve their role in providing an energy source for higher organisms.
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