Stargus® Biofungicide

Stargus® Biofungicide – Treat and Control Downy Mildew and Botrytis

Control diseases longer with extended action. Provides broad spectrum disease control on challenging diseases such as downy mildew, Botrytis, Fusarium and more. Multiple modes of action make it a great resistance management tool.

APPLICATION: Foliar (Aerial or Ground), Chemigation, Soil Treatment, Backpack/Hand Sprayer

ACTIVE: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F727

FRAC Group: BM02

Target Pests: Downy mildew, White mold, Gray mold, Botrytis, Fusarium

Target Crops: Berries, Cucurbits, Grapes, Fruiting Vegetables, Leafy Greens

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Stargus® biofungicide is approved to control downy mildew, Botrytis and other fungal and bacterial diseases in a large number of commercial specialty crops.

Common Crops

  • Leafy greens
  • Grapes
  • Cucurbits
  • Apples
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Fruiting veggies

Disease Control

  • Downy mildew
  • White mold
  • Gray mold
  • Botrytis
  • Fusarium

Stargus® provides peace of mind of sustainable disease management and resistance prevention making it an essential component in an IPM program.

The Mode of Action for control downy mildew, Botrytis and a broad range of diseases is two-fold:

  • Once applied, Stargusactively acts as a plant-growth promoting microbe, stimulating plant defenses, and
  • Stargus colonizes the plant tissue to out-compete pathogenic organisms trying to gain a foothold

 

How your crops benefit from Stargus® Biofungicide

The unique mode of action brings a sustainable option to help simplify and extend your IPM program.

Product Features:

  • MRL-exempt: No residue to worry about
  • Flexible labor scheduling: 0-Day PHI and 4 hour REI
  • Easy to tank mix
  • Minimal PPE

Infographic for key benefits of using the product.

The following best use practices should be kept in mind to effectively use Stargus® Biofungicide:

DISEASE AMOUNT APPLICATION
Botrytis 2-4 quarts/acre Foliar
Downy mildew 2-4 quarts/acre Foliar
Fusarium 3-4 quarts/acre Soil
White mold 2-4 quarts/acre Foliar