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.
Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled for indoor use.
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.
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.
The product label for Acephate 97UP Insecticide does not list cannas as a plant to treat for leafrollers, so I recommend contacting the manufacturer, United Phosphorous, at 800-438-6071 for the application rate.
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.
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.
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.
No, Acephate 97UP Insecticide is not labeled to kill termites. You can view our Termite Treatment Guide here.