a live bacteria product including dormant viable bacteria suspended in a liquid carrier . the liquid carrier is sufficiently devoid of moisture so that substantially all of the bacteria will remain in a dormant state for several months or until applied to the target host . the carrier contains mineral oil and polymers and may also include an adsorbent . the product is stored and shipped in a plastic bag and is sprayed onto its target host or the like . the moisture and ph of the target host then activates the bacteria .