CEASE Fungicide - 2.5gal - OMRI Listed

Biological Fungicide for Resistance-Management Rotation

Leaning on a single fungicide chemistry class season after season is how resistant pathogen populations build up. CEASE offers growers a rotation partner with a completely different mode of action: Bacillus subtilis, a naturally occurring soil bacterium that colonizes plant tissue and the root zone, competing with and suppressing fungal and bacterial pathogens rather than poisoning them chemically.

This 2.5 gallon container covers both foliar and soil-borne disease pressure on ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and greenhouse vegetables, applied at 96 to 192 oz per 100 gallons, and its Caution signal word and 4-hour REI make it one of the lower-hazard fungicide options for a commercial spray program.

Key Features & Benefits

• Bacillus subtilis biological mode of action — suppresses pathogens by competing for space and resources rather than direct chemical toxicity.
• Broad disease coverage — controls Botrytis, powdery mildew, Fusarium, and Pythium, among others.
• Foliar and soil-borne coverage — effective against both above-ground and root-zone disease pressure.
• OMRI Listed — certified for organic production programs.
• Resistance-management rotation tool — a biological mode of action that complements conventional fungicide programs.

Who Should Use This

Greenhouse producers and nursery growers who want a biological fungicide for organic production or as a rotation partner in a resistance-management program are the direct fit for CEASE.

About BioWorks

BioWorks, founded in 1993 in Victor, New York from biological fungicide patents originally developed at Cornell University, manufactures CEASE alongside its broader biological disease-control product line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a biological fungicide like CEASE work?

CEASE uses live Bacillus subtilis bacteria that colonize plant surfaces and the root zone, competing with pathogenic fungi and bacteria for space and resources. This differs from conventional fungicides, which use chemical active ingredients to directly inhibit or kill fungal cells.

When should CEASE be applied for the best results?

It works best as a preventive tool, applied before disease pressure develops so the biological population is established ahead of an outbreak. Begin applications before conditions favor disease and continue on a regular schedule.

Is CEASE approved for organic production?

Yes, CEASE is OMRI Listed and approved for use in certified organic production programs. Confirm current requirements with your certifying organization before use.

What diseases does CEASE control?

CEASE controls Botrytis, powdery mildew, Fusarium, Pythium, and other foliar and soil-borne fungal and bacterial pathogens. See the product label for the complete list by crop.