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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
Product Documents
| 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 |
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.
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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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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insecticide usage
By Venita on 08/09/2015
Orthene 97 Spray
By John on 09/11/2014
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Wow
By Anonymous on 06/17/2013
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to treat anything edible. Anything sprayed should be discarded and not consumed.
Most gardners in our area use it, but I am unsure. Thanks.
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According to the product label, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide should NOT be applied to anything edible. We would be happy to make a product recommendation for treatment if you let us know what type of insect you are treating.
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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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I havery a back yard that is close to a creek. I think the crawfish/crayfish got into my yard from there. Now they have jacked up my yard and about 40 holes and mounds and some areas I sink down. Can I use this as a deterrent.? How do I apply to my yard. Nothing edible is in the yard.
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.
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No, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not safe to use on any or around edibles. However, we do have products that can be safely and effectively used on cherry trees such as Martin's Dominion Tree and Shrub. Martin's Dominion is a systemic similar to Orthene 97 and can also be used as a foliar spray. Be sure to read the product label before application for specific instructions.
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My neighbor sprayed my soil by my vegetable pots with Orthene while I was out of town. Now I am worried about eating my vegetables.
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.
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