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  • Asked by Valle from Culver City
    02/04/2022
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    Is Acephate 97UP translaminar?
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    Yes, Acephate 97UP Insecticide is absorbed by plant roots as a drench and foliage when sprayed directly

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  • Asked by Mgysgt from Conroe, Texas
    03/10/2024
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    Mix rate for leaf miners on lemon tree using Acephate 97UP Insecticide?
    A

    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is only labeled to be used on non bearing citrus trees for specific pests, it is only labeled for leafminers on ornamental plants.

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  • Asked by James from Westfield, Ma
    03/09/2022
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    Will Acephate 97UP Insecticide kill bark beetles like Imidacloprid ?
    Black beetles infecting a large oak tree. Bark is growing fungus where beetles have infected the tree. 25% of tree bark is infected and I want to try and save the very large tree.
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    No, Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled for bark beetles.  The best product for bark beetles is Permethrin SFR 36.8%.  The mixing ratio is 1 2/3 fl. oz per gallon of water. It is recommended that you spray the bark on the tree but not to the point of runoff.  The biggest key with this insect is timing to ensure the infestation doesn't get out of hand. Once the tree is infested there isn't much you can do other than chop down the tree and burn it to try and prevent the current live ones from getting into any neighboring trees.

     

     
     

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  • Asked by R. from Houston, Tx
    03/16/2022
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    Trying to make a paste with Acephate 97UP Insecticide but it won't break down and I'm left with a milky water mix.
    A

    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not intended or formulated to be applied as a paste application therefore would not be recommneded.

    You should be mixing Acephate 97UP Insecticide with water in a handpump or backpack sprayer and applied as a spray application. You can review the full product label, including disposal directions, here.
     
     

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  • Asked by John from Litchfield, Me
    06/03/2022
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    Can Acephate 97UP be injected into oak trees to treat brown tail moths? What is the proper dilution rate?
    We are treating oak, fruit, and birch trees for brown tail moths as the new caterpillars hatch using tree injection. I need to know if this is the right product and what the correct dilution is.
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled to control brown tail moths. Since brown tail moth is an invasive pest only in a very small portion of the country, we are not aware of any products that actually call it out on the product label (this requires a lengthy testing and review process).

    We suggest using a residual insecticide such as Talstar P to treat any infested trees, shrubs, ornamentals, etc (excluding edibles). This has a residual of about 30 days outdoors, and you can use 0.5 - 1.0 oz per gallon of water when spraying for ornamental pests like moths.
     
    Take a moment to review this helpful article by the Main State Government and Forest Service on how to control this pest (including non chemical methods as well as additional FAQs here for more information. 
     
     

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  • Asked by John from Skidaway Island
    06/27/2022
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    Can Acephate be used to inject in trees for caterpillars? What is the dilution rate?
    Treating browntail moths with tree injections
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled to be used for tree injection. It can be used to a few species of caterpillars, please read the product label for a complete list and application instructions. Otherwise, Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be effective against Browntail Moths but direct contact must be made to increase the effectiveness. Pesticides should be applied when caterpillars are small and feeding, usually before the end of May.
    Control of browntail moth populations in isolated areas may be obtained by clipping the overwintering webs and destroying these webs by either soaking in soapy water or burning them, according to the law ordinances in your county. This control should be undertaken in the winter and very early spring. For more information, you can contact your local cooperative extension office.
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  • Asked by Andy from Palm Beach, Florida
    09/06/2022
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    How is Acephate 97UP Insecticide used to control whiteflies on ficus hedges?
    Should it be sprayed as a soil drench or foliar application for ficus hedges? How much should be used?
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    Per the product label, certain ficus plants are known to be sensitive to Acephate 97UP Insecticide. For this reason, we do not recommend using this product for whitefly control on this plant without testing a small area for tolerance first. For small applications, you would use 1/3 tsp per gallon of water or 1 oz per 25 gallons of water applied as a foliar spray for whiteflies.
     
    Imidacloprid is the active ingredient most used to systemically control whitefly on your ficus. You can use Imidacloprid 2F for a soil drench applications for whitefly infestations. It can take a few weeks for the product to translocate through taller plants, and you will most likely continue to see whiteflies in that time period. Application rate for soil drenching is 0.1 - 0.2 oz per foot of shrub height, per shrub in sufficient water volume to thoroughly saturate the root zone beneath the canopy. 

    While you are waiting on the imidacloprid to translocate you should treat the foliage with a product such as Talstar P or with insectidical soap or insecticidal oil. Talstar P is the most popular choice for foliage application on ficus for white fly.
     
    Please view our How to Apply Systemic Root Drench Video for a quick tutorial on the soil drenching process. 

     

     

     

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  • Asked by John from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
    02/25/2023
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    Can Acephate 97UP be used as a drench for non-food plants in pots a commercial greenhouse?
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide can be used to drench the roots to container grown nursery stock listed on the label. Please read the product label for complete application instructions.

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  • Asked by Karen from Greenville, Sc
    03/24/2023
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    Pet safe when used as directed on label?
    Website says it is Pet safe when used as directed on label. But on the label I see that animals can not graze on treated areas. I am concerned about putting this on my fescue lawn becuase my dog occasionally eats grass (quite a bit sometimes) but not because of any stomach issues, he likes to eat grass.
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    Once Acephate 97UP Insecticide is dry it is safe but like humans, pets can react/become sensitive to different things, we recommend keeping an eye on your pet and consulting your vet if needed. You can also consult with the manufacturer at -800-438-6071. 
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  • Asked by Scott
    11/14/2023
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    Application equipment for perimeter treatments?
    The label states that using low-pressure handwand equipment is prohibited for perimeter or wasp nest treatments. Does this mean it can only be applied for these uses with high-pressure powerspraying equipment?
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide should not be applied with low pressure sprayers.  Low Volume pressure means that it uses less air volume (5-18 CFM) then HVLP (10-25 CFM) and lower air pressure (10-30 PSI) than a typical conventional Airspray gun (35-60 PSI).
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  • Asked by Chris from Boynton
    08/24/2017
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    Can Acephate 97UP Insecticide be used on rose bushes?
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide can be applied to roses without open flowers as this could cause damage. We recommend reviewing the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.

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  • Asked by Mb from Tallahassee, Fl
    03/17/2016
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    Can Acephate 97UP Insecticide be diluted/poured at trunk of large trees for tent caterpillars and fall webworms?
    Large birch trees (N Florida) have been getting worse each of last 2 years with tent caterpillars & webworms - horrible defoliage, etc. Treated w/Bayer Tree Insecticide at base of trees last year - did nothing. Too large to spray. What would be the dilution rate?
    A

    No, Acephate 97UP Insecticide is only labeled for soil drench treatments when treating for fire or harvester ants. The products that are generally recommended for tent caterpillars and webworms are only foliar treatments, such as Conserve SC.

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  • Asked by Ian from Edmonton Alberta Canada
    08/21/2017
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    Is Acephate 97UP Insecticide safe to use on indoor plants?
    I want to use a systemic to treat a bay laurel tree which is indoors during the winter season. I do plan on using harvested leaves in cooking.
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled for indoor use.

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  • Asked by Christine from Nc
    10/23/2017
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    If you have already put Acephate 97UP insecticide too close to a well how long will it be before we can drink the water?
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    We would suggest contacting the manufactuer of the Acephate 97 UP directly to find out how long you would need to wait and if there are any measures you can take to break the product down in the soil. You can reach United Phosphorous Inc at 800-438-6071. 

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  • Asked by Ron from San Diego, Ca
    12/01/2017
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    Can Acephate 97UP Insecticide be used as a root drench for plants in rockwool?
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide should only be applied to dirt/soil when using a drench.

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  • Asked by Dan from Jefferson
    02/04/2017
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    How often do you treat with Acephate 97UP Insecticide? Is it possible to overtreat?
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    The application rate and timing with Acephate 97UP Insecticide will vary depending on what pest you need to treat for and where you need to treat.  Please consult the product label to find what rate will be appropriate for your needs.

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  • Asked by William from Portland, Or
    03/07/2018
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    Is it still okay to use Acephate 97UP Insecticide around left household garden on marijuana and stuff?
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled for applications to marijuana. Please provide the targeted pest for additional information on treatment options. Please also include any other plants, trees, fruits and vegetables that you will be treating.

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  • Asked by Jerry from Glade Spring
    03/24/2018
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    Can you put Acephate 97UP Insecticide where you going to plant potatoes?
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    Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled for use on areas where you intend to plant potatoes or in areas where potoatoes already exist. If you would like to give us more information on the pest(s) you need to treat, we will be happy to recommend an alternative product. 

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  • Asked by David from Scaramento, Ca
    04/23/2018
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    How much of the Acephate 97UP Insecticide do I use on Ultra Dwarf Orange trees in pot contains for Root Weevils?
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    According to the product label, the Acephate 97UP Insecticide is for application only to NON-bearing trees and vines in nursery fields or in NON-bearing orchards. Do NOT apply to interplants or single trees. Unfortunately, there are not many options with this type of weevil, but you may also want to look at the Zylam which can be used to spray the tree and used to treat the soil to kill the immature larvae. It will not sterilize the eggs. Also, please refer to your local cooperative extension office who work with local universities and normally have entomologists, arborists etc or a local nursery as well who may be more knowledgeable on this type of problem. 

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  • Asked by Jerry from Bakersfield, Ca
    04/24/2018
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    How much Acephate would I use in my 1 gallon sprayer on ornamental shrubs for grasshopper control?
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    According to the Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Table on page 19 of the Acephate 97UP Insecticide product label, you would use 0.5lb (8 oz) per 100 gallons of water and apply when insects first appear. This would break down to .005lbs or .08 oz per gallon of water. 

     

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