Yes, Acephate 75 SP is labeled to control aphids and scale crawlers. Please take a few minutes to read through the the Acephate 75 SP Product Label to be sure that the product can be used for the exact pests you have and on the plants you need to treat.
ACEPHATE 75 SP is a water soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give systemic control of feeding insects. Insect pests are generally controlled more effectively by Acephate 75 SP through ingestion than by contact.
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You can use Acephate 75 SP straight from the can full strength or dilute it with water. Please read the product label to determine which application would work best for your needs.
Acephate 75 was reviewed by the EPA and they had to change their product label for only the fire ant uses listed. Any other use would now be considered an "off label" use and we are prohibited from giving directions for off label uses. You most likely can find the old label by searching "Acephate 75…
Read Full Answer »Yes, Acephate 75 SP is safe around pets. Acephate is classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP), meaning that it is unlikely to harm the environment or pets as long as you follow the directions on the product label. Anyone can safely use a GUP, not just the pros.
Acephate 75 SP will kill the fire ants by ingestion and treating the mound directly.
Fire Ants Mound Treatments:
• Dry Method- Evenly distribute 1 to 2 teaspoons over the mound
• Drench Method- Mix 1 oz. in 5 gals. of water. Apply 1 gal. of mix to each mound area by sprinkling the mound…
Please take a few minutes to read over the Fire Ant Killer Acephate 75 SP product label. 1-2 tsp should be sprinkled over each fire ant mound in the early morning or the late afternoon.
The Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate does have a strong odor and there is no specific time that the smell will dissipate.
Acephate 75 is not labeled for controlling leaf cutter ants so would not be recommended. Leaf cutter ants can be a difficult pest to get rid of. The colonies are large and the ants make their own food so poison baits only have limited effects on this species of ants. According to several university…
Read Full Answer »Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate cannot be used in vegetable gardens. We do carry a product called Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer that can.
The reason you cannot find this information on the product label is because Acephate 75 is no longer registered for use as a systemic on plants in the United States. The EPA made this change in the last year or two. We recommend that you use a product that is labeled for use a systemic such as Crite…
Read Full Answer »We recommend that you keep the baby out of that area until properly ventilated and proper product clean up is complete. Please contact the following number for spill information 800-424-9300. Seek medical attention immediately if infant inhaled the product.
The Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate does have a strong odor and although the smell will eventually dissipate, the time it will take to do so can vary depending on weather conditions, etc.
If your dog appears to be acting out of the ordinary after consuming Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate please contact your vet immediately!