Keep your leaves clean and your blooms flawless. Marashield™ WP by Mara LifeSciences is an eco-friendly biological foliar bioprotectant powered by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, helping protect vegetables and ornamentals against powdery mildew, Botrytis grey mould and bacterial soft rot. It forms a protective biological shield on plant surfaces while supporting natural plant defence mechanisms. With built-in UV protectants and a residue-free formulation, Marashield™ WP provides sustainable disease protection for healthier, stronger crops.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Active Ingredient: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens — 1 × 10¹² CFU/g

Formulation: Wettable Powder (WP) with UV protectants

Target Diseases: Powdery mildew, Botrytis grey mould and bacterial soft rot (Erwinia spp.)

Dose Rate: 500 g/ha (0.5 g per litre of water)

Application Method: Foliar spray

Shelf Life: 12 months at room temperature

Pack Size: 1 kg aluminium bag

Registration: PCPB (CR) 2791; PCPB (ER) 84

1. High Potency: 1 × 10¹² CFU/g of active beneficial bacteria.

2. Target Diseases: Effective against powdery mildew, Botrytis grey mould and bacterial soft rot.

3. Multi-Action Defence: Crowds out pathogens, produces natural antifungal compounds and activates plant immunity.

4. UV Light Resistance: Built-in UV protectants keep the bacteria active on sun-exposed leaves.

5. Recommended Crops: Suitable for vegetables and ornamental plants.

1. Flawless, Marketable Crops: Shields leaves and blooms from powdery mildew, so more of your harvest makes top grade.

2. Stronger Plant Health: Boosts the plant’s natural resistance for tougher, more resilient crops.

3. Stay Ahead of Resistance: Multiple modes of action make Marashield™ a reliable rotation partner with chemical fungicides.

4. Protection That Lasts: UV protection keeps Marashield™ working on the leaf between sprays.

5. Cleaner, Safer Farming: Residue-free and IPM-compatible, reducing your need for chemical fungicides.

Crop: Vegetables & ornamentals

Target: Powdery mildew, Botrytis and Erwinia soft rot

Rate: 500 g/ha (0.5 g/L).

Timing / Interval: Apply preventively or at the first signs of disease; repeat while disease pressure persists

• Foliar Spray: Mix Marashield™ WP with clean water and spray for full coverage of leaves, stems and flowers.
• Timing: Start early, before disease builds up, especially under high disease pressure.
• Compatibility: Do not mix with copper products, bactericides or antibiotics.
• Storage: Keep at room temperature in the sealed bag, away from direct sunlight.
• Safety: Wear gloves and a dust mask when mixing; keep out of reach of children; do not contaminate water sources.

Note: Per-litre rates are based on 1,000 L of water per hectare.

Marashield™ WP puts beneficial microbes to work on your crop, giving you clean, healthy foliage and sustainable, residue-free disease control you can count on.

Always read and follow the product label before use. Talk to a Mara agronomist: +254 794 658 410 | office@maralifesciences.co.ke