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What is included in the
Starter Kit? |
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Included in the Starter Kit:
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One (1) 4ft x 8ft Digitally
Controlled, Heated, Fiberglass, Worm Incubator (stand not
included) |
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One (1)
85-Gallon Liquid catcher tray |
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Instant Readout pH meter |
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Instant Readout moisture meter |
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The complete course manual |
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3 worm growing books (not sold separately)
Book #1
Book #2
Book #3 |
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5 lbs (approximately 5,000) starter worms |
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One Year Warranty |
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ECOLOGY TECHNOLOGY purchase
agreement (so we can broker
your worms) |
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On-going phone and customer support |
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Loads of enthusiasm, tips, and encouragement |
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Does the incubator need
to be in a heated building? |
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No, they can be outdoors
as long as you have a roof over it to keep the snow, rain and
sunshine off. |
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| 3. |
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Who brokers the worms? |
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A. |
ECOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY brokers the worms for $10.00 per lb.
from its growers |
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| 4. |
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How long until I make any
money? |
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A. |
Your first harvest should beat
approximately 6 months, then you can harvest every month. Although
you may purchase additional worms from us to jump start your
business. |
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| 5. |
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How do I ship my worms? |
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We ship worms Parcel Post
in the U.S. mail. |
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| 6. |
Q. |
What is the cost of
additional incubator kits? |
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A. |
All incubator kits cost
the same $2,395.00. We do however, provide additional worms instead of sending duplicate books, meters and manual. |
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| 7. |
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Do I have to sell
ECOLOGY TECHNOLOGY my
worms? |
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Although it gives you a
place to market your worms, you are not required to sell us your
worms. You are free to market your own worms, castings and
leachate if you so choose. |
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| 8. |
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How much can I make? |
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This is entirely up to
you. If you sell the worms solely to us, we purchase them for
$10.00 per pound. If you market your own products or do a
combination of these you can make far more. We have purchased all
the way from 5 pounds to 90 pounds of worms out of one incubator
in one harvest. |
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| 9. |
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Can I order just the
DVD or VHS video, and how do I order? |
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Yes, the video (DVD or
VHS) is only
$24.95. Just send us a check or money order to:
ECOLOGY TECHNOLOGY, INC. P.O. Box
24, Hayden, ID 83835. We will happily priority mail the video to you the
day we receive your order. |
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| 10. |
Q. |
Do you have any financing
programs available? |
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We do not provide
financing. With your good credit, we can help you obtain financing
through your own bank or other financial institution. |
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| 11. |
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Do you also purchase the
worm castings and leachate? |
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Our main interest is in
the worms. However, in season, upon demand, we will purchase the
worm castings. We teach you how to market castings ($2.00 lb) and
leachate ($10.00 gal) in your local area. |
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| 12. |
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Are There lids on the
incubators? |
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No, however, we recommend an
insulation blanket on top of the bedding. |
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| 13. |
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Can I start with more
worms than that which comes with the incubators? |
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Yes, we sell worms for
$20.00 per pound. However, we recommend starting with no more than
20 pounds of worms per incubator. There is a learning curve to
raising worms and we feel it is necessary to get experience and
grow in knowledge as your worms grow in quantity. |
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| 14. |
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Does it smell? |
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When it is run properly it smells
like the earthy smell of a freshly plowed field. |
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| 15. |
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Why should I use an
incubator instead of some other type of worm system? |
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The incubator is
specifically engineered to cost effectively maintain the proper
breeding temperature without the need to be in a heated building. |
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| 16. |
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Who pays for the worm
shipping costs? |
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The grower |
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| 17. |
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How do I get started? |
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Normally, people send in
a 10% deposit ($200.00 per incubator) we will send you your
receipt plus your set-up information. Then
ECOLOGY TECHNOLOGY will
manufacture the incubator (about 7 to 10 days to complete). It
can then be shipped (at additional cost), or you have the option to pick it up. |
