Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled to control browntail moths so we don't know if it would be effective, or what use rate would be needed for control. That species seems to be localized only to certain areas of Maine where you are located and are not specifically listed on labels. Maine has multiple websites and resources surrounding browntail both control, local arborist in your area that can make pesticide applications for you, etc. None of the info we looked through indicates a specific insecticide they suggest for it, most of the control is most effective when done manually to burn or remove the webs during winter months.
We did find 2 helpful articles by the Maine Dept of Agriculture, the Browntail Moth Management Resources and Knockout Browntail Brochure Article.
For specific information, please contact 211 Maine directly at 207-874-221, text your zip code to 898-211 or email at [email protected]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While the Acephate 97UP isn't always the first choice for this application due to odor and formulation, it is labeled for aphid control. Page 19 of the Product Label states the Acephate 97UP can be applied to crepe myrtles for aphids and other insects at a use rate of 4 oz per 100 gallons of water. Apply the specified amount of ACEPHATE 97UP in 100 gallons of water with a hydraulic sprayer as a full coverage spray. Dominion 2L is often used as a systemic drench product around the base of the tree to be taken up by the roots for year/season-long aphid control and prevention. Page 34 of the Dominion 2L Product Label goes over drenching instructions for aphids and similar pests, and is used at the rate of 0.1 - 0.4 oz per inch of trunk diameter at breast height, and mixed with 5-10 gallons of water per 1000 sq/ft area of tree root zone.
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.
Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled to be used on cucumbers so we cannot recommend or advise on this use. Instead we would recommend something like Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control.
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.
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.
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.
You will use between 4-8 oz of Acephate 97UP Insecticide in 100 gallons of water depending on what you are treating for. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
Acephate 97UP Insecticide should only be applied to dirt/soil when using a drench.
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.
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.
