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Orthene 97 Acephate Insecticide
Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide is a pesticide product containing the active ingredient Acephate and is used to control insect infestations on trees, ornamentals, and turf. Orthene kills on contact and is excellent for outdoor crop protection, greenhouses, sod farms, and more.
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Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide, manufactured by Amvac, is a professional insecticide in a water-soluble formulation that provides reliable contact and systemic control of common plant-damaging pests like aphids, thrips, whiteflies, beetles, plant bugs, stink bugs, and Lepidopteran larvae.
The main active ingredient in this product is Acephate, which delivers a powerful one-two punch of contact and systemic activity. It rapidly penetrates plant tissue to reduce the chances of washing away in rainfall or irrigation and provides up to three weeks of dependable residual control.
Use Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide to protect your trees, shrubs, ornamentals, or crops from a wide variety of insects.
Tools Needed
You will need a handheld pump sprayer for small-spot treatments or a professional spraying rig for large-volume applications.
Apply to cranberries only by sprinkler irrigation systems. Do not apply by chemigation to any other crop or this crop using any other type of irrigation system.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine how much Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. Do this by measuring the treatment areas' length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). For acreage, take the total square footage and divide by one acre (square footage / 43,560 sq. ft. = acres). The application rate varies depending on the crop or area you wish to treat and can be anywhere between 4 to 16 oz. per acre in 10 to 200 gals of water. Check the label for specifics. Do not apply more than 2 1/8 lbs. of product per crop cycle.
- Step 2: Fill the spray tank one-third to one-half full of clean water and then add the required amount of Orthene 97 insecticide to the tank. Agitate the sprayer well, and you will be ready to apply.
- Step 3: Apply either via ground application, making sure to get thorough coverage of the target crop. Apply as close to target plants as practical to obtain a good spray pattern for adequate coverage. Apply as needed every three weeks for continued control.
Where to Use
Orthene 97 can be applied on turfgrass, sod farms, golf courses, trees, and shrubs. It can also be used to protect crops and vegetables on farms. Check the label for the full list of approved areas to apply.
NOT for indoor residential use. Greenhouse use is limited to commercial greenhouses for ornamental, floral, and foliage plants and tobacco (flatbed application).
Not for use on agricultural establishments in hopper-box, planter-box, slurry box, or other seed treatment applications at or immediately before planting.
When To Use
Apply when there are plant-damaging insects around your managed landscape or your agricultural crops.
Safety Information
Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing or applying this product.
Do not enter or allow children, pets, workers, or other individuals to enter treated areas until 24 hours have passed after application and sprays have dried.
Do not feed treated vines or trimmings to livestock or allow animals to graze in treated areas.
Special Considerations
For ground applications, do not apply at heights greater than 4 feet. Store in a temperature-stabilized environment (cool and dry) for longer-lasting results. Do not store near food or feed.
Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide is toxic to birds.
| Availability | Online |
| Restricted Use | No |
| Shipping Restrictions | 7.73 Pounds: ME 12 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, ME, NY, VT |
| Brand | AMVAC |
| Keith's Pro Tips | "Orthene is a solid option to address a wide number of pests. When applying, you use a fan setting to get even coverage of the plants you are trying to protect." |
| Product Drawbacks | 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). |
| Target Pests | Alfalfa Lopper, Aphid, Armyworm, Aster Leafhopper, Bean Leaf Beetle, Bean Leafroller, Black Cutworm, Black Grass Bugs, Black Vine Weevil Adult, Bollworm, Cabbage Looper, Citrus Blackfly, Corn Earworm, Cotton Aphid, Cranberry Blossom Worm, Cranberry Cutworm, Cutworm, Diamondback Moth Larvae, European Corn Borer, Fall Armyworm, False Armyworm, Fireworm, Flea Beetle, Fleahoppers, Grasshopper, Green Cloverworm, Green Peach Aphid, Gypsy Moth, Hornworm, Imported Cabbage Worm, Leafhoppers, Lygus (plant bugs), Mexican Bean Beetle, Mormon Crickets, Pink Bollworm, Plantbugs, Potato Leafhopper, Salt Marsh Caterpillar, Soybean Looper, Spanworm, Sparganothis, Stink Bugs, Strawberry Root Weevil Adult, Thrips, Tobacco Budworm, Tobacco Larvae, Tobacco Adult, Velvetbean Caterpillar, Western Flower Thrips, and Whitefly. |
| Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
| Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Spot Treatment |
| Active Ingredient | Acephate 97.4% |
| Product Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Water-Soluble Powder |
| Application Rate | Orthene 97 is applied at a rate between 4 to 16 oz. per acre depending on the area and/or crop being treated. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
| Shelf Life | Orthene 97 Insecticide has a shelf life of 3 to 5 years when stored in a cool dry area. |
| Yield | When Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide is applied at a rate of 4 - 16 oz. per acre, one .733 lb can will make 147 gallons. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Time to Kill | Orthene 97 kills pests on contact within 24 hours of application and systemically moves through plant tissue for continued control. |
| Comparable Products | Acephate 97UP |
| Incompatible Home Siding | Metal |
| EPA Registration # | 5481-8978 |
| Restricted Use | No |
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| Shipping Restrictions | AK, CT, ME |
| Availability | Online |
| Signal Word | CAUTION |
| Keith's Pro Tip | "Orthene is a solid option to address a wide number of pests. When applying, you use a fan setting to get even coverage of the plants you are trying to protect." |
| Target Pests Multi | Alfalfa Looper, Ants, Aphids, Armyworms, Aster Leafhopper, Bean Beetles, Bean Leaf Beetle, Bean Leafroller, Black Cutworm, Black Grass Bugs, Black Vine Weevil, Bollworm, Cabbage Looper, Citrus Blackfly, Corn Earworm, Cotton Aphid, Cotton Leafperforator, Cranberry Blossom Worm, Cranberry Cutworm, Cutworms, Diamondback Moth Larvae, Diamondback Moths, European Corn Borer, Fall Armyworms, False Armyworm, Fireworms, Flea Beetle, Fleahoppers, Grasshoppers, Green Cloverworm, Green Peach Aphid, Gypsy Moth, Hornworm, Imported Cabbageworms, Katydids, Leafhoppers, Lygus Plant Bugs, Mealybugs, Mexican Bean Beetles, Mirids, Mormon Crickets, Orangedog, Pink Bollworm, Plant Bugs, Potato Leafhopper, Salt Marsh Caterpillars, Silverleaf Whitefly, Soybean Looper, Spanworm, Sparganothis, Stink Bugs, Strawberry Root Weevil, Sweet Potato Whitefly, Threecornered Alfalfa Hopper, Thrips, Tobacco Aphid, Tobacco Budworm, Tobacco Larvae, Velvet Bean Caterpillars, Western Flower Thrips, Whiteflies |
| Time to Kill | Orthene 97 kills pests on contact within 24 hours of application and systemically moves through plant tissue for continued control. |
| Chemical Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Water-Soluble Powder |
| Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Spot Treatment |
| Product Drawbacks | 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). |
| Active Ingredient | Acephate 97.4% |
| Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
| Mix Rate | Orthene 97 is applied at a rate between 4 to 16 oz. per acre depending on the area and/or crop being treated. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Yield | When Orthene 97 Soluble Insecticide is applied at a rate of 4 - 16 oz. per acre, one .733 lb can will make 147 gallons. |
| EPA Registration No. | 5481-8978 |
| Shelf Life | Orthene 97 Insecticide has a shelf life of 3 to 5 years when stored in a cool dry area. |
| Comparable Products | Acephate 97UP |
| Children or pets? | No |
| Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
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