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Bacillus licheniformis Strain SB3086 (006492) Fact Sheet

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Issued: 2/20/2003

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  1. Description of the Ingreident
  2. Use Sites, Target, Pests, and Application Methods
  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health
  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment
  5. Regulatory Information
  6. Registrant Information
  7. Additional Contact Information

Summary

Bacillus licheniformis Strain SB3086 is a naturally occurring bacterium that is used on ornamental plants and ornamental turf to prevent and treat many fungal diseases. No harm to humans or the environment is expected when B. licheniformis Strain SB3086 is used according to label directions.

  1. Description of the Ingreident

    2. OPP Chemical Code: 006492

    Bacillus licheniformis Strain SB3086 is a common soil microorganism that contributes to nutrient cycling and displays antifungal activity. Researchers suggest that the bacterium acts against fungi by producing an antibiotic agent, and possibly an anti-fungal enzyme.

  2. Use Sites, Target, Pests, and Application Methods

  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health

    4. No harmful health effects to humans are expected from use of Bacillus licheniformis Strain SB3086 to treat ornamental plants and ornamental turf. Appropriate tests found no evidence that the bacterium is harmful to humans. B. licheniformis strain SB3086 was not toxic or pathogenic in rats. However, unidentified strains of B. licheniformis have been associated with reproductive failures and mastitis in cattle, sheep, and pigs. This microbe may also be responsible for some cases of human food poisoning. Therefore, the product label must have a statement instructing the user not to use this product on plants intended for food or feed.

  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment

    5. No adverse environmental effects are expected when products containing Bacillus licheniformis Strain SB3086 are used according to label instructions. Studies show that the level of B. licheniformis would increase no more than 1 to 2% above background level when applied at amounts recommended on the label. This small increase in background soil levels is not expected to have any adverse effects. A literature search found no reports indicating that B. licheniformis is harmful to insects, birds, plants, or marine species. Although the adverse effects reported in domestic cattle and pigs might also occur in wild ruminant and boar species, their exposure is expected to be minimal to non-existent because the product will be used only on ornamental plants and ornamental turf.

  5. Regulatory Information

    6. On February 4, 2003, the product “Novozymes Biofungicide Green-Releaf TM 710-140" (also known as Ecoguard Biofungicide) was registered (licensed for sale and distribution) by EPA. As of July 2005, it is the only registered product containing the active ingredient Bacillus licheniformis Strain SB3086.

  6. Registrant Information

    7. Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    5400 Corporate Circle
    Salem, VA 24153

    Company contact: Dr. Shawn Semones
    (540) 389-9361

  7. Additional Contact Information

    8. Ombudsman, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)
    Office of Pesticide Programs
    Environmental Protection Agency
    1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20460

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