Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide

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4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.7

40 Reviews | 74 Q&A

Product Overview

Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is used for insect pests on trees, ornamentals and turf. Its powerful active ingredient, Acephate, works in two ways. First, Orthene 97 Spray kills insects on contact, then it penetrates plant tissue for local systemic control. No worries about rain or irrigation because plants will absorb this product within 24 hours. This product is safe to be applied without a mask due to low vapor pressure, low oral and dermal toxicity, and volatility. Orthene 97 Spray is for non crop area ant control, sod farms, outdoor and perimeter spray, trees and shrubs, greenhouse and outdoor floral crops, ground covers, and golf courses.

NOT FOR INDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Acephate 97.4%
Target pests Aphid, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Orangedogs, White flies, Ants (excluding carpenter, fire, harvester and pharaoh), Black Vine, Weevil, Strawberry Root Weevil, Lace Bug, Leafroller, Birch, Moth Larvae, Scales, and others
* See Label for complete list
For use in Turf-grass: Golf Courses, Sod Farms (except when applying to mounds or spot treatment for fire ant and harvester ant control)
Trees & Shrubs: Greenhouses (Commercial Only - Ornamental, Floral & Foliage plants, and Tobacco by Float-bed Application), Ground Covers and Golf Courses
* See Label for complete list
Application 0.5 - 1 lb. per acre
* See Label for complete application instructions
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on Label
Formulation Professional Product
NOT FOR SALE TO ME
CT, NY, VT (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only)
Shipping Weight 0.98 lbs
Manufacturer Amvac (Mfg. Number: 12602)
EPA Registration 5481-8978

Details

GENERAL USE RESTRICTIONS

For use on turf, use limited to sod farms and golf courses, except when applying to mound or spot treatment for fire ant and harvester ant control.

Do not apply with low pressure handwand except for control of fire ants as a mound treatment and when used on ornamental trees, shrubs and floral plants grown for non-agricultural or non-commercial use.

Not for indoor residential use. For greenhouse use, use is limited to commercial greenhouses for use on ornamental, floral and foliage plants and tobacco (floatbed application).

This product and its degradate are highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees are actively visiting the treatment area.

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Good general purpose insecticide

    By Anonymous on 06/03/2013

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    I have used this insecticide for many years. It is easy to mix. I recently learned that it can travel through both the phylum and xylum (sp) plant tissues. That means that it can go both up and down in a plant, giving much better protection against insects. It has an EPA code word of CAUTION, so it isn't as toxic as many other insecticides.

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    51 of 51 people found this review helpful

  • 4 of 5 Stars

    Orthene 97

    By Anonymous on 06/17/2013

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    Orthene 97 is a good chemical control for thrips on roses. I've been using an organic pest control spray but still having problems with thrips. (Thrips are tiny and love to attack the buds and blossoms on roses.) I've used Orthene before and found it effective. Works very well.

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    38 of 39 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    insecticide usage

    By Venita on 08/09/2015

    We used it to spray to kill bag worms in our evergreen trees and it did the job and we only had to spray once to do the job.

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    31 of 32 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Wow

    By Anonymous on 06/17/2013

    getting past the smell was not difficult, the result, oh my, was great, I would recommend the product to anyone.

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    20 of 21 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Orthene 97 Spray

    By John on 09/11/2014

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    Would give this product a 5 star rating. Used it on my rhododendron black vine weevil problem. Results are better than expected.

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    19 of 19 people found this review helpful

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I want to use Orthene 97 to control pests on bonsai, what would be the amount of orthene per gallon of water?

The instructions in the label specify an amount of Orthene 97 per acre of land.

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You want to use .2 fluid ounces of Orthen 75 into one gallon of water.

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What is the mixing ratio of Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide to be used on orchids and roses?
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You will to use 0.2 ounces of Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide in one gallon of water.

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How soon can I water orchids after spraying with Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide?
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It is recommended to apply Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide when you are not expecting any rainfall/not to irrigate within 24 hours of the application of the product.

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How do you use Orthene 97 as a soil drench for controlling root aphids?

What are the mixing requirements for this product when applying as a soil drench?

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The product label for Orthene Spray 97 Insecticide does not give instructions for using as a soil drench for root aphids only as a foliar application.

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Can I use Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide on my food plants, such as tomatoes and peas?
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Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is labeled for a few edible crops such as soybeans and bell peppers, but it is not approved for use on tomatoes or peas. A popular general insecticide for edibles is Fertilome Triple Action with 70% Neem Oil. If you would like to provide us with more information about the pest you are treating, then we would be happy to make a more specific recommedation for you. 

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Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide 4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.7 (40 Reviews / 74 Q&A)

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