This article does mention Monsanto as a powerful enemy:
Mushroom-Based Natural Insecticide
Kim Robson April 3, 2015
A 2006 U.S. patent for a natural, mushroom-based insecticide has the power to significantly disrupt Monsanto’s lucrative chemical pesticide industry. The patent was awarded to the world’s leading mycologist, Paul Stamets, but has received very little media attention. Pesticide industry executives believe it could represent the most disruptive technology they have ever encountered. Disruptive, that is, to their bottom line profits.
It is now clear that chemical pesticides are causing detrimental effects to the environment, people, animals, Paul-Stametsplants and insects. RoundUp weedkiller has been found in air and water samples, making it virtually unavoidable. The loss of millions of pollinating bees to colony collapse disorder has been linked to the use of chemical pesticides. A growing number of countries, many in Europe, have banned Monsanto GMOs and pesticides.
Despite all their bad press, Monsanto made nearly $16 billion in 2014 for their shareholders, and they intend to keep that money flowing. A company that wealthy can buy a lot of political favors and resources, not to mention have the ability to suppress media stories that may be damaging to them, such as Stamets’ patent.
U.S. patent number 7,122,176 details how to use Mother Nature’s own defenses to prevent insects from destroying crops. These “bio-pesticides” (also called smart pesticides) provide a safe and environmentally friendly solution for controlling over 200,000 species of insects.
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Stamets has applied for sixteen U.S. patents related to his findings in the field of mycology. Check out his website, Fungi Perfecti, where he offers high quality mushroom products for the home and garden.
http://green-mom.com/mushroom-based-natural-insecticide/#.VihUQOSFObw
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