{"product_id":"cease-biofungicide-bacillus-subtilis-qst-713","title":"Cease® Biofungicide (Bacillus Subtilis QST 713)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCease® Biofungicide\u003c\/strong\u003e is a broad-spectrum biological fungicide and bactericide powered by the beneficial soil bacterium \u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e strain QST 713. Cease produces lipopeptide compounds that disrupt fungal pathogen cell membranes, preventing spore germination and disease colonization. Residue-free and OMRI Listed, it delivers non-chemical disease control across both foliar and root-zone applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #1b5e20; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey things we want you to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e strain QST 713\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-entry \u0026amp; Harvest Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Hour Restricted Entry Interval (REI) | 0-Day Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOMRI Listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid biofungicide\/bactericide for greenhouse, nursery, indoor grow, and field production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Fungicidal \u0026amp; Bactericidal Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suppresses both major fungal plant pathogens and damaging bacterial blights and leaf spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Modes of Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disrupts pathogen cell membranes while inducing systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in plant tissues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Harvest Delay:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0-day PHI allows late-stage bloom and harvest-day applications without synthetic residue concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPM Tank-Mix \u0026amp; Rotation Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for rotation with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milstop-sp-foliar-fungicide\"\u003eMilStop SP Foliar Fungicide\u003c\/a\u003e for full-season disease management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Shelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e The liquid formulation remains stable for up to 3 years when stored properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTarget Diseases \u0026amp; Crop Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFungal Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBotrytis\u003c\/em\u003e (gray mold), Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, \u003cem\u003eAlternaria\u003c\/em\u003e, Gummy Stem Blight, and \u003cem\u003eRhizoctonia\u003c\/em\u003e root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacterial Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudomonas\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eErwinia\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eXanthomonas\u003c\/em\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial ornamentals, herbs, vegetables, fruits, berries, nursery stock, and indoor living soil grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply as a foliar spray or soil drench. Maintain agitation in the spray tank during mixing and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 2-8 quarts per 100 gallons of water (4 quarts per 100 gal is standard). For smaller batches, use 2-8 tbsp (1-4 fl oz) per gallon of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply preventatively on a 7-day schedule. Increase frequency to every 3 days during high disease pressure or favorable environmental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjuvants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a non-ionic spreader-sticker for improved leaf coverage and canopy penetration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Soil Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-lane-commercial-growers-mix\"\u003eKIS Commercial Growers Mix\u003c\/a\u003e and manage container moisture with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/digital-moisture-meter\"\u003eBlumat Digital Moisture Meters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry area between 40°F and 75°F (4°C to 24°C). Keep the container tightly closed and away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Product remains stable for up to 3 years under proper storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLab Reports \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/cease_label.pdf?v=1759870902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCease Biofungicide Product Label (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/Cease_SDS.pdf?v=1759870902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCease Biofungicide Safety Data Sheet \/ SDS (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/Cease_info_sheet.pdf?v=1759870903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCease Biofungicide Technical Info Sheet (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-analysis-support-page\"\u003eSoil Testing \u0026amp; Agronomy Consultation Services\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KiS Organics","offers":[{"title":"BioWorks Cease 1 gal FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":51479566319847,"sku":"BW-CS-01GAL","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BioWorks Cease 2.5 gal FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":51479566352615,"sku":"BW-CS-2HALFGAL","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/cease-biofungicide-1-gallon-jug.png?v=1792546174","url":"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/products\/cease-biofungicide-bacillus-subtilis-qst-713","provider":"KiS Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}