Per the product label on Acephate 97UP Insecticide the ground application rate for aphids is 0.5 lb per acre. Apply at 3 day spray intervals to maintain control. Spray individual juvenile or non-bearing trees for coverage with total application not to exceed the specified rate in lbs. per acre. Length of residual activity will depend upon spray coverage and the amount of moisture following application.
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.
No, Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled to kill termites. You can view our Termite Treatment Guide here.
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.
Can you please tell us what kind of plants you are treating so that we can better assist you? For scale on most ornamental plants, Acephate 97UP is applied at ½ lb (8 oz) per 100 gallons of water and applied as a foliar spray.
No, Acephate 97 UP Insecticide is not labeled to be used on cucumbers. If you tell us what you are treating for we might be able to recommend something that is labeled for cucumbers.
Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled for field corn therefore would not be recommended. Depending on the insect you are targeting, Essentria All Purpose Insecticide Concentrate is an option available to treat corn for insects.
You would use 8oz (1/2lb) of Acephate 97UP Insecticide per 100 gallons, which breaks down to 0.08 oz per gal of water, which is about 2 grams or 1/2teaspoon. If you only have a few plants, then you may want to consider Bonide Systemic Insect Control, which has the same active ingredient but its easier to measure for smaller applications on roses for thrip control.