J.com. Du-Kane has 30 days from receipt of the notice to meet
with EPA to discuss resolving the allegations.

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In exasperation, Southerners are
soaking them in gasoline , smothering them in grits, and setting them on fire,
but still they're not getting rid of fire ants .
"Fire Ant Focus 2004," the first survey of its type, found that 44 percent
of Southern homeowners say at least one family member has been stung in the
past year, a significant risk, considering that 10-15 percent of people in the
general population can experience a severe localized allergic reaction to a
sting, and as many as two percent may experience a systemic allergic reaction,
which in rare cases results in death.

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TopChoice is a registered
trademark of Bayer AG.bayerprocentral.

Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited Du-Kane Asphalt Co.

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It is
best not to take risks with fire ants, especially if your children or pets are
allergic to their venom.

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, Throughout the south, parents are
more worried about their children getting stung by fire ants than they are
about bicycle accidents or water-related accidents, a recent survey shows."
For those looking to prevent fire ants from appearing on their property,
TopChoice, a professionally applied product , offers a proactive approach of
fire ant control, by not only eliminating existing mounds, but also preventing
any new mounds for a full year.
For more information on Bayer Environmental Science , call
201-307-9700 or visit us online at http://www.

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These
factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange and with the U.

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Fire Ant Bites at Top of Parent's Worry List

MONTVALE, N.com. for alleged clean-air violations at the
company's bituminous asphalt manufacturing plant at 600 S.

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EPA Cites Du-Kane Asphalt for Clean -Air Violations

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New Study Finds 85 Percent of Families Actively Engaged in Fighting Fire Ants

TopChoice is a product of a division of Bayer Environmental Science, a
leading manufacturer of pest control technology.

Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current
assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management . Opacity means the amount of light
obscured by visible particles such as smoke, ash and dust, and the Du-Kane
plant emissions were found to be blocking 75-85 percent of the light.
"EPA's mission is to protect public health and the environment," said
Regional Administrator Thomas V.

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Securities and Exchange Commission forward-
looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments . CHICAGO, U. Skinner.

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"It's clear that Southerners are desperate for solutions to a recurring
problem," said Dr. "We will take whatever steps are
needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act.

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Bayer
Environmental Science, 95 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645.

The test was done in response to a citizen complaint regarding
visible emissions from the facility ."
These are preliminary findings of violations.

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In
fact, in severely infested states, such as Texas and Florida, the number of
family members stung is nearly 57 percent. Nate Royalty, entomologist with Bayer. "In addition to the
inconvenience, fire ants pose a significant health threat.

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They are aggressive
and can attack very quickly.
An EPA inspector discovered the excessive emissions during a test on
Oct.

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In November 2004, Bayer Environmental Science, manufacturer of
TopChoice (TM) granular insecticide, contracted with Matthew Greenwald +
Associates of Washington, D.

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to poll 1,000 Southern U. adults on their
experience with fire ants. If you think you have a fire ant problem in your
yard, it is best to contact a lawn care or pest management professional.
EPA alleges that Du-Kane failed to maintain and operate its pollution
control equipment as required by EPA regulations .

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For more information, visit
http://www.

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Various known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material
differences between the actual future results, financial situation ,
development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. This caused the plant to
exceed its 20 percent limit for opacity.

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Lombard Road,
Addison, Ill. 27, 2005.

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More than a third (38 percent) reported resorting to these and other
harsh, yet ineffective means to eradicate the fire ants, a fight that 85
percent of those surveyed say they are actively engaged in. Even those who
reported using conventional methods of fire ant control such as baits and
insecticides said that 65 percent of treatments provided relief for less than
three months.nofireants.

Bayer Environmental Science is a division of Bayer Cropscience LP, a
member of the worldwide Bayer Group , a $27 billion international health care
and chemicals group based in Leverkusen, Germany.S. To resolve them, EPA may
issue a compliance order, assess an administrative penalty or bring suit
against the company.
Inhaling high concentrations of particulates can affect children, the
elderly and people with heart and lung diseases the most.

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The Bayer Group stock is a
component of the DAX and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAY).S.