Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to treat for roaches. Please see our Roach Treatment Guide for information on how to treat and prevent roaches, and the best products to use.
Orthene Spray 97 Insecticide is not for residential use. The amount of product that the can will make will depend on the application. We cannot find any systemic insecticides that are labeled for bagworm control. Acephate 75 was labeled for bagworm control but due to new EPA regulations they were forced to change the label and exclude using the product as a systemic. You should also note that systemic products are not the best choice if you already have damaging pests present because the products can take weeks or even months to translocate through large trees from soil applications. The best treatment for bagworms is a direct foliar spray with Talstar. Talstar P is the #1 recommended product for bagworm control. Talstar P is known to have a very low toxicity for mammals making it safe to use around people and pets. Please visit the Talstar P product page where you can review the product label as well as the MSDS. Talstar P applications should start in April and continue monthly through June for bagworm control. Be sure foliage is sprayed thorughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is pet safe if used as directed, but it is not labeled for roaches and only labeled for outdoor use. You can find our roach control products here.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled for bedbugs or use on residential property. Please take a few moments to read over our article How to Get Rid of Bedbugs to learn how to implement a successful bedbug control program.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is pet safe if used as directed. We suggest contacting your vet if you suspect dog has injested the product.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to be used for fleas or roaches. We would recommend one of our Roach Control Kits or Flea Kits as better options depending on if you are treating inside or outside.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is labeled for both foliar applications and soil drench applications. We would recommend contacting your local extension office for proper id of the specific insect you are treating and for a prodcut recommendation suitable for your area.
The rate for Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide on ornamentals is 1/2 to 1 lb per acre. The rate per gallon of water for spot treatments is 0.2 oz. Since this product is not labeled for use in residential areas, we cannot recommend it for this use. Please let us know what pest(s) you are targeting so that we can recommend an alternate product if you are treating around your home.
There is nothing that can be done about the Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide smell, that is just how this product is. That is why it is not labeled for indoor residential use and is more for outside and in greenhouses.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labled for sod web worms so would not be recommended. The most popular product we have for sod webworms is Talstar. Please take a moment to look over our Sod Webworm Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
For repeat applications of Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide use a minimum spray interval of 3 days for application rates up to and including 1/2 lb. product/A and a minimum of 7 days for rates exceeding 1/2 lb. product/A
We would not recommend consuming any edible plants that have been sprayed with Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide, except for those listed on the product label and at the indicated Pre-Harvest Interval. You may use a product such as D-Tox Flowable Charcoal to absorb some of the pesticide in other areas where it may have been applied.
Orthene and Spinosad have been known to treat for Iris Borers. However, neither label specifically states the Iris Borer as one of the types affected when treated. We recommend contacting your local co-operative extension office for clarification on the effectiveness this product has had in your region.
We do not suggest using dish soap as a surfactant when applying Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide. As an alternative please use a Non-Ionic Surfactant.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is labeled for aphids and can be used as a foliar treatment on your landscape plants. The rate is 1/2 to 1 lb per acre. The rate per gallon of water is 0.2 oz.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not a deterrent and would not be recommended for this use or in the yard as it is not labeled for this. There is no product that is labeled for crayfish. If you see crayfish, the water table is very high and the usage of ANY insecticide can lead to poisoning the local water supply. The Tomahawk Model 405 is a double door crayfish trap that could be used.
Orthene 97 isn't labeled for use on spruce trees or for controlling adelgids. A better option would be Dominion 2L. When using Dominion 2L as a soil drench for adelgids you should use 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H.) diluted in 1 pint - 1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested. Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake.
