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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.

Functions: Fungicide

Fungicide Target Species: Botrytis

Application Technique: Other Application Techniques

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Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Active Ingredients

Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713

Product Info
  • EPA registered: Reg. No. 264-1155-68539
  • Est. No. 264-MEX-001
  • MPS Code: 3473/White

Features & Benefits

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
     

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Fungicide Target Species
Application
  • FOLIAR DISEASE CONTROL CEASE is an effective alternative to synthetic chemicals for fungal pathogens such as Botrytis spp. and Powdery Mildews, and to coppers for minimizing bacterial diseases caused by Pseudomonas and Xanthomonas spp.
  • SOIL DISEASE CONTROL CEASE is a broad-spectrum biofungicide for the prevention, suppression and control of foliar and soil-borne diseases. CEASE enhances germination and plant growth by suppressing plant diseases.
  • MULTIPLE MODES OF ACTION Based on the naturally occurring Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713, CEASE contains a group of natural antifungal and antibacterial compounds.
REI & PHI
  • 4-hour REI, 0-day PHI
  • Can be applied in greenhouse, ornamental field, interiorscape, residential and commercial landscape, and shade house environments on a wide array of ornamentals, container grown trees, shrubs and cover grown vegetables.
Applications

APPLICATION NOTES

  1. RECOMMENDATIONS
  • 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

  1. RANGE
  •  2 - 8 qt per 100 gal
  • The most common rate is 4 qt/100 gal
  •  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
Directions For Use

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Registration

Registered for use in the USA

Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements Hazards To Human And Domestic Animals
  • HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing spray mist. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
  • FIRST AID IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Have the product label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment.
  • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants Waterproof gloves Shoes plus socks Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a dust/mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of at least N-95, R-95, or P-95. Repeated exposure to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions are available, use detergent and hot water for washables. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
  • USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift or runoff from treated areas.

Packaging & Availability

Available Sizes

1 gal & 2.5 gal

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
  • Below 32 °F (0 °C): Do NOT freeze
  • Refrigeration 40 °F (4 °C): Not needed
  • 70 - 75 °F (21 °C - 24 °C): 3 years
  • Above 75 °F (24 °C): Store coo
Storage And Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.

  • PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a dry area inaccessible to children. Store in original containers only. Keep container closed when not in use.
  • PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry).
  • CONTAINER DISPOSAL: For 1.0-gallon, 2.5-gallon, 3-gallon, or 5-gallon plastic containers – Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling, if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. If burned, stay out of smoke. For 30-gallon plastic containers - Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. If burned, stay out of smoke. For 110-gallon or larger returnable mini-bulk containers – Return empty container for reuse. Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. If burned, stay out of smoke