What are Bionetix Additives & Concentrates?
These are biological building blocks — spore blends, biosurfactants, enzymes, nutrients, and stimulants — designed for formulators (e.g., manufacturers of cleaners, waste-treatment products) to incorporate into their own products.
How do they work?
The microorganisms and enzymes in the concentrates help break down organic contaminants, liquefy waste, and degrade odor-causing compounds.
What kinds of contamination or soils can they target?
There are specialized concentrates for different challenges: for instance, ones that digest fats/oils/hydrocarbons (e.g., petrochemical-related), or those targeting starches, proteins, and more general organic waste or odor sources.
Do I need to dilute them?
Yes — many concentrates are designed to be diluted to create a ready-to-use (RTU) product. You can also add your own fragrance, colorants, or other formulation ingredients.
What’s the cost-benefit of using these concentrates?
Because they’re concentrated and biologically active, only a small amount is needed, making them economical. They also improve cleaning or waste-degrading power, reducing reliance on harsher chemicals.
Are they safe?
Yes. Bionetix uses non-pathogenic, naturally occurring microorganisms.
Can I get technical support for formulation?
Absolutely — Bionetix offers technical expertise to help develop custom formulations using their concentrates.
What is Bionetix’s role in animal health?
They provide Direct Fed Microbials (probiotics) that can be added to animal feed (livestock, poultry, aquaculture) to support gut health, boost the immune system, and improve performance.
What are some of the animal feed products?
Examples include AQUA-FEED™ (for fish/shrimp), DAIRY-FEED™ (for cows), POULTRY-FEED™, and SWINE-FEED™.
How do these microbial feed additives benefit animals?
They contain beneficial bacteria (e.g., Bacillus), lactic acid bacteria, yeast (Saccharomyces), fermentation extracts, mannan oligosaccharides, etc., which support a healthy gut microbiome, reduce harmful bacteria, and improve digestion and growth.
Are there environmental benefits?
Yes — for example, Bionetix reports reduced ammonia odor in cow manure when using DAIRY-FEED™, and improved survival/growth in shrimp using AQUA-FEED™.
What about plant health? What are Bionetix biostimulants?
Their biostimulants are nutrient blends (macro and micro), surfactants, oxygen boosters, and co-metabolites that stimulate microbial activity in soil and water, enhancing plant growth by improving nutrient uptake, root development, and microbial health.
Can you give an example of a plant-health product?
Yes—ORGANIC PLUS™, a soil amendment that contains humic acids, marine plant extracts, and micronutrients. It helps with root growth, seed germination, water availability, and overall soil fertility.
How is ORGANIC PLUS™ applied?
It can be sprayed, drenched, or used as a seed soak. According to the PDS, use conventional equipment, dilute to about 85–100 ppm, and apply in early growth stages and at ~5-day intervals.
Are these biologicals safe for the environment and humans?
Yes – the microorganisms used are non-pathogenic, and biostimulants are derived from natural sources.
They provide bioaugmentation products (microbes + nutrients) that help wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and grease traps degrade organic pollutants, reduce sludge, and manage odors.
Why do I need to add microorganisms? Don’t treatment plants already have bacteria?
Yes, but in many cases, the native microbial population can’t keep up with surges in waste, shock loads, cold temperatures, or imbalances. Supplementing with specialized microbes helps restore balance, maintain efficiency, and control odors.
What kinds of waste can Bionetix treat?
Their products can target fats, oils, grease (FOG), proteins, carbohydrates, industrial wastewater, municipal sewage, sludge, and even certain chemical contaminants.
How are these products applied in a treatment plant?
Typically they are added to secondary treatment (or other stages) as a “shock dose” to correct upsets, or as a regular maintenance dose to sustain microbial activity and reduce sludge buildup.
Can these microbes work in cold temperatures?
Yes — Bionetix offers strains that are adapted to tolerate lower temperatures, helping maintain performance during cold-weather operations.
Is there a specific Bionetix product for anaerobic digesters?
Yes — for example, BCP12 is a blend of bacteria, enzymes, and nutrients designed for sludge digestion in anaerobic digesters; it can reduce sludge mass, improve biogas production, and control odors.
Are these treatments compliant with environmental regulations?
Because the products are biological (not synthetic chemicals), they are generally more acceptable in environmentally sensitive contexts. That said, compliance depends on specific discharge limits and regulatory frameworks — Bionetix can work with technical teams to develop appropriate treatment plans.
This category refers to Bionetix’s “Industrial & Institutional” cleaning line — biological cleaners, odor control products, drain maintenance, septic treatments, grease trap management, and restroom cleaning.
How do Bionetix cleaners differ from traditional chemical cleaners?
Instead of relying purely on harsh chemicals, Bionetix products use bacteria + nutrient stimulation to break down organic soils (like grease, food residues) while also replenishing beneficial microbes that aid in waste digestion.
Can these cleaners help with drain and grease trap maintenance?
Definitely. For instance, Eco-Drain (a Bionetix product) contains microbes that degrade fats, oils, and grease under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Regular use can reduce buildup, prevent blockages, reduce odor, and minimize maintenance costs.
Do Bionetix cleaners neutralize odor?
Yes — many of their cleaning products are designed to actively digest odor-causing compounds, rather than just masking smells. This is because the biological agents break down the underlying organic molecules responsible for odors.
Are these safe for surfaces & humans?
Yes. Their biological cleaners are formulated to be effective yet environmentally safer than many harsh chemical cleaners. The microbes used are non-pathogenic.
Can Bionetix clean solutions be custom-formulated or private-labeled?
Yes — Bionetix supports bulk and concentrated solutions, and they even offer turnkey contract packaging (liquids, powders, pouches) for formulators and private-label customers.
How should these cleaning products be stored or handled?
While specifics depend on the product, generally biological cleaners should be stored in cool, dry conditions. Because they contain live cultures or enzymes, extreme heat or prolonged storage might reduce effectiveness — always check the product data sheet or contact a Bionetix rep for best practices.
How long does it take for microbial activity to have a measurable effect?
Initial improvements may appear within 24–72 hours depending on hydraulic retention time, temperature, organic load, and system conditions. Full stabilization typically occurs within several days to weeks.
What is the difference between enzymes and microbes in Bionetix formulations?
Enzymes act immediately to break down organic molecules, while microbes provide long-term digestion and system stabilization by continually producing new enzymes on-site.
Can products be overdosed?
Biological overdosing usually does not cause system harm, but may be economically inefficient. Under-dosing is more common and may reduce treatment performance. Dosage corrections can be made based on COD, FOG, or sludge load.
Will the microorganisms compete with native bacteria?
Bionetix microbes typically complement existing microbial communities and enhance biological capacity. They outcompete harmful or inefficient bacteria by establishing beneficial dominance.
How do I know if my treatment system needs a ‘shock dose’?
Shock doses are recommended when you observe high BOD/COD spikes, foaming, strong odors, sludge bulking, or visible grease accumulation. Sudden load increases and toxic shocks are also indicators.
What is the best time of day to dose microbial products?
For wastewater, dosing is typically ideal during lower flow-periods to maximize retention time. For cleaning applications, apply after cleaning cycles to leave microbes active on surfaces or in drains.
Can Bionetix microbes survive in harsh chemical environments?
They tolerate moderate chemical exposure, but excessive disinfectants, strong oxidizers, or high chlorine levels may reduce performance. Application plans should consider neutralization periods or adjusted dosing.
Do cold temperatures affect microbial activity?
Yes. Activity slows as temperatures drop, but Bionetix offers cold-tolerant strains able to maintain degradation capacity even below 15°C.
Are Bionetix microbes compatible with fragrances and dyes?
Yes. They can be incorporated into fragranced or colored formulations if pH and preservative systems are microbial-compatible.
Which preservatives can be safely used in microbial formulations?
Non-biocidal stabilizers that do not inhibit bacteria—such as low-level organic acids—are preferred. Avoid broad-spectrum antimicrobials.
Can microbes be used together with surfactants?
Yes. Many Bionetix concentrates include biosurfactants that improve cleaning and substrate access. Most surfactants are compatible as long as they are not bactericidal.
Are Bionetix products safe for aquatic environments?
Yes. They degrade organic pollution without adding harmful chemicals and are widely used in natural lagoons, ponds, and waterways.
What happens if microbial products reach natural ecosystems?
The strains used are naturally occurring and non-pathogenic; they gradually decline once the available nutrients are depleted.
Are safety data sheets (SDS) available for all products?
Yes. SDS documents are available upon request and include safety, transport, and environmental classifications.
