BioWorks Cease Biological Fungicide

CEASE is an organic biofungicide

CEASE is an organic biofungicide that provides effective control of a wide array of both fungal and bacterial pathogens. CEASE is also an excellent tank-mix or rotational partner, compatible with most commonly used pesticides, nutrients and adjuvants.

Active Ingredient

Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713

CEASE controls a wide array of pathogens including but not limited to:

• Botrytis
• Downey Mildew
• Powdery Mildew
• Gray Mold
• Early/Late Blight
• Much more

Works well with MilStop

CEASE is an excellent tank-mix partner with Bioworks MilStop. Together these products have shown to provide an added boost in controlling pathogens. MilStop SP is an organic fungicide for curative control of Powdery Mildew and preventative control of many other foliar diseases

CEASE is also compatible with a wide range of pesticides, fertilizers and adjuvants.

Benefits & Features:

• Can be sprayed up to and on the day of harvest
• Liquid formulation, goes easily into suspension
• Leaves virtually no residue on plant foliage or flowers
• Performs as well as copper-based products, without photoxicity or visible residues
• Controls disease using multiple modes of action for effective resistance management
• Safe for beneficial insects and predatory mites
• Compatible for tank-mixing / rotating
• CEASE is an OMRI Listed product
• Excellent for sustainability and IPM programs

Application Notes

• CEASE should be used preventively when conditions favor disease development, but before the onset of symptoms
• May be used at the first sign of symptoms
• The use of a spreader/sticker or wetting agent is recommended to improve canopy penetration and coverage
• CEASE can be applied as often as every 3-days
• It is recommended to spray at 7-day intervals for prevention
• Can be used immediately before or after B-Nine application without phytotoxicity concerns that are common with coppers

Application Rates

• 2 - 8 qt per 100 gal
• The most common rate is 4 qt/100 ga
• Rates will vary depending on disease pressure
• Maintain a spray solution pH between 4.5 and 8.5
• May be used with pH-lowering materials without causing injury to plants