Abstract: Biological control composition comprising specific strains of Bacillus, which are selected from the group of Bacillus cereus NRRL B-30517 and NRRL B-30519, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NRRL B-30518 and Bacillus subtilis NRRL B-30520, as well as a method therefore are provided. Furthermore, the specific strains in combination provide a synergistic effect against pathogenic fungi. The pathogenic fungi include varied Phytophthora species such as P. capsici.