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How To Kill Fire Ants Safely Is The Subject Of A New Planet Amazing…

Posted by admin on March 30th, 2012

(PRWEB) March 30, 2012

CNN calls it one of the worst fire ant epidemics in Texas history, and several agencies in Texas exist solely to fight the spread of fire ants in the Lone Star state. Now Planet Amazing weighs in on the research with a report that shows a variety of environmental cures that can effectively protect lawns, houses and kill fire ants safely and quickly.

“In the Southern U.S. there is currently a fire ant epidemic that is causing damage to industry, farms, and homes. The fire ants are imported from South America and are quite resourceful – even to the point of creative activities like 10,000 of them joining together in the rain to create a life raft that floats down the water flow to a new location,” says Justin Douglas, expert researcher for Planet Amazing. “There are a variety of environmental ways to deal with these fire ants. Texas State Government is funding the release of phorid flies that are the fire ants natural enemy, and the phorid flies hunt the fire ants and keep them in control. But the phorid flies are not a solution for your specific home if you find that fire ants have invaded your walls or gardens.”

Mr. Douglas says that Planet Amazing microcrystals are highly effective for dealing with the fire ants in a focused location such as a yard or a home where you control the environment. “The way it works is that you can take the powder, since the Fire Ant Shredder is a powder that you spread in a specific area, and you can put down a thin layer of the powder which is safe for humans, pets and plants. The powder lasts months and is non-toxic, completely natural in its approach to getting rid of the fire ants. This is important for a couple of reasons, for one you probably don’t want poisons in your yard or home to kill the fire ants. Sure there are poisons that can do it but we don’t want poisons around our plants, pets and kids. So you don’t have to use poisons, because our Planet Amazing products are completely non-toxic and safe for plants, pets and kids. The microcrystals will tear up the bodies of the fire ants and the powder is too small to affect anything else, it is completely safe for everything other than the insects and it is approved as safe by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the United States.”

For more information about Fire Ant Shredder visit the website.

About Planet Amazing

Planet Amazing is inspired and united by the people of the world to care for the people and the environment. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing family of companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world.


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Planet Amazing Launches New Environmentally Friendly Pest Control…

Posted by admin on March 27th, 2012

(PRWEB) March 27, 2012

“Planet Amazing is proud to have released to the public some great new products this month,” says Justin Douglas of Planet Amazing Environmentally Friendly Products. “We are happy to be improving the environment we live in while at the same time we are dealing with real problems such as bed bugs, fire ants, animal care, garden and lawn health, pet health and pet grooming.”

Mr. Douglas says that Planet Amazing has been working with scientists for many years to develop, locate and test safe, organic pesticide, natural pesticide, natural household products and non-toxic solutions. “Most of our products have been tested with organic farms, farmers of all types, environmental scientists, and even the U.S Navy.”

“Organic pesticides are just better,” Mr. Dougas says. “And the Planet Amazing company has launched a new research project to compile the masses of data from the worldwide use of their non-toxic pest control products that use the patented microcrystals. This includes flea control, aphid control, bedbug control, white fly control, roach control and ant control,” he says.

According to Mr. Douglas, the complete catalog of products has had a huge response from the public because of its environmentally friendly status and its high rating with the EPA as a family-safe and pet-safe product. “We are committed to providing completely non-toxic and environmentally friendly products for use at home and in commercial locations. Our products have already been used and tested at locations ranging from the U.S. Navy to organic farms. We are proud to make these non-toxic pest control products available to the general public.”

According to Mr. Douglas, some of the new products from Planet Amazing that are featured in the new storefront include:


  • Ant Shredder

  • Fire Ant Control Ant Shredder

  • Roach Killer Roach Shredder

  • Aphid Control Aphid Guard

  • Chinch Guard Chinch Bug Control

  • Flea Shredder

  • Bed Bug Shredder

  • White Fly Control

  • Horse Cribbing Solution BitterLicks

  • Cat Urine Odor Control

  • Rust Remover OxyStrip

  • OxyStrip Super Concentrate

  • Commercial Tile & Grout Cleaning Brush

  • Grout Cleaner GroutRenu

For more information visit the Amazon.com Planet Amazing store.

About Planet Amazing

Planet Amazing is inspired and united by the people of the world to care for the people and the environment. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing family of companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world. They are an EPA registered manufacturer and packager of family-friendly and environmentally safe pesticides and other products, setting high standards for their operating companies in the area of environmental responsibility — striving for performance that does not merely comply with regulations but reduces the environmental impact. They commit to take care of our planet and preserve its beauty, resources and strength for future generations. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing Family of Companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world.



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White Fly Treatment Is the Focus of New Report From Planet Amazing

Posted by admin on March 15th, 2012

(PRWEB) March 15, 2012

“How to kill white flies” is the focus of a new report from Planet Amazing. According to Justin Douglas of Planet Amazing, white fly treatment is a big concern for people with gardens, tomatoes, flower beds and hibiscus or ficus plants. “Whitefly control has always been a concern for gardeners and people who have certain types of flowers in their yard,” he says. “Planet Amazing has just released a new product called White Fly Guard that is non-toxic and environmentally safe and will eliminate any white flies infestation. If you are wondering how to kill white flies on plants, white flies on hibiscus, or how to get rid of white flies, our product White Fly Guard is an option.”

Mr. Douglas says that the product is called “White Fly Guard” and was originally developed by scientists for professional organic vegetable farms. Planet Amazing is now making it available to the public as an environmentally safe solution to eliminate white fly infestations. The white fly treatment is a fine white powder that covers the leaves for a few days and takes care of the problem, Mr. Douglas says.

“White fly infestations can ruin a garden,” he says. “These relentless flies chew up plants and kill their chances to grow or blossom. But our product White Fly Guard can kill white flies once and for all without poison. White Fly Guard is a mechanical pesticide that kills white flies without harming your plants, in fact it’s even safe to use around pets and especially humans because it’s non-toxic – it only kills crawling insects like white flies and ants.”

For those gardeners wondering how to kill white flies or how to get rid of white flies, Planet Amazing has launched this white fly treatment. The secret is the microcrystals in the dust, which are non-toxic and environmentally safe, Mr. Douglas says. “The rough microcrystal spears in White Fly Guard attach to the legs and bodies of white flies as they crawl across it,” Mr. Douglas explains. “When they groom it off, the crystals are like ground glass in the bugs intestines, shredding them from the inside out. Because of the tiny size of these crystals White Fly Guard is harmless to your pets and family. Simply wet your plants and dust them lightly with White Fly Guard. It’s fine white powder lightly covers the leaves for just a few days, that’s all it takes to be white flies free.”

For more information, visit the website for White Fly Guard.

About Planet Amazing

PlanetAmazing.com is the premier manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of organic and inorganic “GRAS” solutions that anyone…no matter their experience…can use to eliminate real everyday problems.


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Planet Amazing Announces New Amazon.com Store with New Environmentally…

Posted by admin on March 4th, 2012

Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 03, 2012

“Planet Amazing is proud to have released to the public some great new products this month,” says Justin Douglas or Planet Amazing Environmentally Friendly Products. “We are happy to be improving the environment we live in while at the same time we are dealing with real problems such as bed bugs, fire ants, animal care, garden and lawn health, pet health and pet grooming.”

Mr. Douglas says that Planet Amazing has been working with scientists for many years to develop, locate and test safe, organic and non-toxic solutions. “Most of our products have been tested with organic farms, farmers of all types, environmental scientists, and even the U.S Navy.”

“Organic pesticides are just better,” Mr. Dougas says. “And the Planet Amazing company has launched a new research project to compile the masses of data from the worldwide use of their non-toxic pest control products that use the patented microcrystals. This includes flea control, aphid control, bedbug control, white fly control, roach control and ant control,” he says.

According to Mr. Douglas, the complete catalog of products has had a huge response from the public because of its environmentally friendly status and its high rating with the EPA as a family-safe and pet-safe product. “We are committed to providing completely non-toxic and environmentally friendly products for use at home and in commercial locations. Our products have already been used and tested at locations ranging from the U.S. Navy to organic farms. We are proud to make these non-toxic pest control products available to the general public.”

According to Mr. Douglas, some of the new products from Planet Amazing that are featured in the new storefront include:


  • Ant Shredder

  • Fire Ant Control Ant Shredder

  • Roach Killer Roach Shredder

  • Aphid Control Aphid Guard

  • Chinch Guard Chinch Bug Control

  • Flea Shredder

  • Bed Bug Shredder

  • White Fly Control

  • Horse Cribbing Solution BitterLicks

  • Cat Urine Odor Control

  • Rust Remover OxyStrip

  • OxyStrip Super Concentrate

  • Commercial Tile & Grout Cleaning Brush

  • Grout Cleaner GroutRenu

For more information, visit the Amazon.com Planet Amazing store.

About Planet Amazing

Planet Amazing is inspired and united by the people of the world to care for the people and the environment. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing family of companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world. They are an EPA registered manufacturer and packager of family-friendly and environmentally safe pesticides and other products, setting high standards for their operating companies in the area of environmental responsibility — striving for performance that does not merely comply with regulations but reduces the environmental impact. They commit to take care of our planet and preserve its beauty, resources and strength for future generations. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing Family of Companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world.



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New Rust Remover From Planet Amazing Is Environmentally Safe

Posted by admin on February 26th, 2012

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) February 26, 2012

Rust can now be easily removed from toys, tools and machinery, as well as household surfaces and concrete, with the new Oxystrip rust remover liquid from Planet Amazing. According to Justin Douglas of Planet Amazing, Oxystrip works in about 10 to 15 minutes.

Mr. Douglas says “You can remove rust from your toys, tools and machinery plus, protect them from further rust with Oxystrip. Apply Oxystrip to a rusted surface. Let it penetrate for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse the surface. Oxystrip contains special additives to p revent further rusting.”

“Oxystrip can be used on metals, automotive parts, toilets, tubs, tile, concrete, metal siding and machinery,” Mr. Douglas explains. “Rusting of metals is caused by a process called metal oxidation. In short, the surface of the metal is deteriorated by chemical reactions inherent to the chemical composition of the metal. Water and salts are the main culprits in the oxidation process. Rust can be a problem with cement, clothing and carpets which have been in close proximity to rusting metal.”

“For metal to rust, two reactions must occur,” Mr. Douglas says. “Metal to metal ions and electrons must be converted by oxidation, and a second reaction in which electrons are consumed by converting oxygen and water to hydroxide ions. In order for these reactions to occur, the electrons must be transported from the place where the metal dissolves to the place where the oxygen is consumed and an ionic current must also flow between the sites to complete the circuit. This ionic current flows more easily through water containing electrolytes such as salt. That is why rust occurs more often in areas with salt in the environment. When used according to instructions, Oxystrip is completely safe and effective. Never worry about the destructive and unsightly effects of rust again. Oxystrip is the rust removal solution.”

For more information on Oxystrip rust remover, visit the Amazon.com Oxystrip page.

About Planet Amazing

Planet Amazing creates family-friendly and environmentally safe products. Planet Amazing sets high standards for their operating companies in the area of environmental responsibility — striving for performance that does not merely comply with regulations but reduces the environmental impact. They commit to take care of the planet and preserve its beauty, resources and strength for future generations. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing Family of Companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world.

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New Roach Pesticide From Planet Amazing Is Non-Toxic And Safe For…

Posted by admin on February 26th, 2012

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) February 25, 2012

Planet Amazing has a new product that uses their environmentally safe microcrystals to kill roaches without using toxins of any kind, according to Justin Douglas, expert researcher for Planet Amazing. “Farmers and ranchers have been using these ingredients for years to keep their food storage areas free of roaches,” Mr. Douglas says. “And, because of its non-toxic formula, Shredder is even used in restaurants and commercial food handling areas.”

Roaches are a common problem around the world, says Mr. Douglas. “Roaches aren’t just disgusting, they are dangerous to your health! Roach droppings and their body parts can trigger asthma attacks. Roaches are the #1 cause of asthma in urban children. Roaches can cause severe allergies. Roaches can produce allergic reactions such as sneezing, asthma, watery eyes, and skin irritation. Roaches carry and spread bacteria throughout your home. Roaches often spread Salmonella, the bacteria that causes food poisoning.”

Mr. Douglas says “Planet Amazing’s environmentally friendly Roach Shredder product is a powder that is safe for people and pets but fatal for roaches. It has microscopic jagged edges. When roaches eat Shredder, the specially formulated razor-sharp edges act like tiny knives slashing, slicing, and shredding their insides. Although Shredder is lethal to roaches, it is completely safe for humans and pets because the sharp edges are too tiny to harm anything other than roaches. It won’t leave a messy residue for you to clean up, it won’t stain your carpets or clothes, it won’t poison you, your family, or your pets, it won’t leave you with a lingering chemical odor, and it won’t create fumes, cause headaches, or worsen breathing problems.”

For more information or to purchase Roach Shredder, visit the Planet Amazing Roach Shredder Storefront at Amazon.com.

About Planet Amazing

Planet Amazing creates family-friendly and environmentally safe products. Planet Amazing sets high standards for their operating companies in the area of environmental responsibility — striving for performance that does not merely comply with regulations but reduces the environmental impact. They commit to take care of the planet and preserve its beauty, resources and strength for future generations. Planet Amazing embraces research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the lives and well-being of people. Employees of the Planet Amazing Family of Companies work with its partners in order to touch the lives of people every day, throughout the world.

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An amazing conservation success story in Seychelles

Posted by admin on January 5th, 2012
An amazing conservation success story in Seychelles

Seychelles Warbler – once one of the world’s rarest birds (Martijn Hammers)

In the 1960s, Seychelles Warbler Acrocephalus sechellensis became one of the world’s rarest birds when the population slumped to just 26 individuals, all on tiny Cousin island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. Formerly, the bird had been more widely distributed in the Seychelles, but habitat destruction and non-native species brought the warbler to extinction everywhere apart from Cousin. But now the fortunes of the bird are looking much brighter, thanks to a programme to redistribute these birds to other islands in the Seychelles.

In the latest move, 59 Seychelles warblers have been transferred from Cousin Island Special Reserve to Frégate Island thanks to a Nature Seychelles (BirdLife Partner) led initiative. The transfer was carried out to start a new breeding population on Frégate Island – a privately-owned luxury resort – making it the fifth island in Seychelles to hold this species.

“It will pave the way for this bird, once said to be ‘one of the rarest birds in the world,’ to eventually come off the Red List of threatened birds of the world, updated annually by BirdLife International. We have been trying to get this project off the ground for a very long time and we have to thank the company managing the island – Frégate Island Private – for agreeing to partner with us and take the warblers”, said Nirmal Shah, CEO of Nature Seychelles.

“It is another step in our efforts to fully restore this island and to support the conservation of the unique and indigenous species of this country”, said Ian Barbour, Frégate Island general manager.

The project is funded by a $ 18,000 Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund grant to Nature Seychelles through the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK), the Seychelles Warbler Research Group (a collaboration between the Universities of East Anglia and Sheffield in the UK, and the University of Groningen, Netherlands) and Frégate Island Private. The translocation proposal was developed and submitted by Nature Seychelles to the Department of Environment. “They readily agreed to it because of the potential ground breaking results for conservation worldwide”, said Shah.

Birds were captured in the morning, transferred by helicopter and were released on Frégate by afternoon of the same day.

“This way the birds are kept in captivity for the minimum amount of time and they have time to eat and drink on Frégate before nightfall”, said Dr David Richardson of the University of East Anglia, which forms part of the Seychelles Warbler Research Group.

Prior to the transfer there had been preparations on both islands. Frégate was surveyed for its suitability to carry the warblers. “The island has been restored over many years, is rat free, and is free of mynah birds which compete with and harm native birds”, said Richardson.

The population on Cousin, which now numbers over 300 birds, was also surveyed to identify territories from which to catch individuals. Cousin has the original population, and therefore the most genetic diversity. This population has also been monitored for over two decades by the Warbler group. Nesting on Frégate is expected within a week or two. The Warbler group will be monitoring this population for the next few years.

“Seychelles is an example of how science and conservation can go hand in hand, and this is a brilliant opportunity to continue studying the warbler’s evolution and behaviour”, said Richardson.

Dr Chris Magin of the RSPB, who works closely with Nature Seychelles, said “The recovery of Seychelles Warbler provides hope that the fortunes of threatened species can be turned around. Before the Seychelles Warblers were moved to other islands, this species literally had all its eggs in one basket, but now the bird has a much brighter future.”

The warbler has come a long way from the days it neared extinction in the 1960s. Then, a world population of 26 was found only on Cousin. An international campaign, which resulted in the purchase of Cousin by BirdLife International, and conservation action saw a complete turn-around for this bird. From Cousin, BirdLife International and Nature Seychelles started new populations, in line with the Species Action Plan, on Cousine, Aride, and Denis Islands in order to secure its long-term survival.

“If the population takes off on Frégate as we expect, it will be the first bird species in the world once classified as Critically Endangered to be removed from Birdlife International’s threatened  birds of the world list because of conservation action,” says Shah.

“In 1969, the Red List had said the Seychelles Warbler could well become extinct in our time. We can now say the Seychelles Warbler was saved in our time – definitely the most amazing conservation success story in Seychelles”, added Shah.

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New mobile app features the amazing world of frogs

Posted by admin on December 19th, 2011

Gland, Switzerland — The first ever IUCN mobile application developed together with Nokia is now available for consumer use and ready to be downloaded from the Nokia Store. The free-for-download app is the result of a partnership between Nokia and SOS (Save Our Species), a global species conservation fund to protect threatened species and their habitats.

The app, “Fantastic World of Frogs,” is an image gallery of frogs for the Nokia N9 Smartphone and allows users to view spectacular photos of frogs, discover their habitat in the Colombian rainforest, and learn more about these incredible creatures. Additionally, users can learn about conservation breakthroughs that the corresponding SOS-sponsored project “Protecting and restoring key sites for globally threatened amphibians,” in partnership with Conservation International (CI), delivered. The app highlights CI’s work with their local NGO partner, Fundación ProAves, in the biodiversity hotspot Chocó of Colombia.

Users of the IUCN Smartphone app can also enjoy the adventures of conservation hero Robin Moore, project leader and Programme Manager of IUCN’s Amphibian Specialist Group and amphibian conservation officer at CI. Amphibians are the most threatened group of vertebrates in the world, with over 41% threatened with extinction, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. The goal of the new app is to drive awareness of the plight of frogs and introduce users to the diversity of Colombian frog species.

Nokia is lead sponsor of SOS and, in addition to supporting conservation projects, helps raise awareness of the importance of species protection by the use of innovative mobile technology. SOS aims to build a global coalition in order to halt the loss of biodiversity, and they invite other innovative businesses across all industries to join in the initiative.  

Key Issues:

  • “Frogs are sensitive barometers of environmental health,” says Robin Moore, project leader and Programme Manager of IUCN`s Amphibian Specialist Group. “As a group they are heavily threatened by habitat loss, and combining photography with technology is a fun way of highlighting our approach to protecting critical habitats with a behind-the-scenes look at conservation in action”

  • “Amphibians provide many important services to humans such as controlling insects that spread disease and damage crops – they also form a beautiful group of animals harboring an amazing diversity of colors, making them outstanding ambassadors for wildlife conservation, says  Jean-Christophe Vié, Deputy Director of IUCN`s Global Species Programme and SOS Director. “We need targeted conservation to protect these species. Fantastic World of Frogs is an amazing tool that helps us promote amphibian preservation.”

  • “We were the first company to join the SOS initiative. We believe that mobile applications offer a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness on environmental issues. This new app is a great way to teach people about the importance that frogs have in the ecosystem,” says Outi Mikkonen, Director, Stakeholder Engagement at Nokia

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About IUCN
IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world. www.iucn.org

About SOS
SOS (Save Our Species) is a global conservation fund that helps conserve threatened species and their habitats, following priorities identified by the world leading experts in wildlife conservation.
Founded by IUCN, World Bank and the GEF (Global Environment Facility), SOS offers unmatched species expertise and makes grants to the conservation community.  The initiative represents an engaging platform for the private sector, offering tangible on-the-ground results from a diverse portfolio of  projects. Nokia is the first business partner and SOS is currently looking for more selected companies across industries to pursue win-win partnerships. www.SOSpecies.org

About the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ (or the IUCN Red List) is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of plant, fungi and animal species. It is based on an objective system for assessing the risk of extinction of a species should no conservation action be taken.

Species are assigned to one of eight categories of threat based on whether they meet criteria linked to population trend, population size and structure and geographic range. Species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable are collectively described as ‘Threatened’.

The IUCN Red List is not just a register of names and associated threat categories. It is a rich compendium of information on the threats to the species, their ecological requirements, where they live, and information on conservation actions that can be used to reduce or prevent extinctions.

The IUCN Red List is a joint effort between IUCN and its Species Survival Commission, working with the Red List partners BirdLife International; Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Conservation International; NatureServe; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Sapienza University of Rome; Texas A&M University; Wildscreen; and Zoological Society of London.

About the Species Survival Commission (SSC)
The SSC is the largest of IUCN’s six volunteer commissions with a global membership of around 7,500 experts. The SSC advises IUCN and its members on the wide range of technical and scientific aspects of species conservation, and is dedicated to securing a future for biodiversity. The SSC has significant input into the international agreements dealing with biodiversity conservation.  The SSC consists of more than 110 Specialist Groups (SG), including the Amphibian Specialist Group.

About Conservation International (CI)
Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the long term well-being of people. Founded in 1987, CI has headquarters in the Washington, DC area, and 900 employees working in nearly 25 countries on four continents, plus 1,000+ partners around the world. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @ConservationOrg.

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