Acephate 97UP Insecticide - 10 Lbs.

Acephate 97UP Insecticide | Systemic Control

Acephate 97UP Insecticide 10 lb delivers systemic and contact control of listed insects on ornamentals, labeled crops, golf courses, and sod farms.

Acephate 97UP Insecticide provides broad-spectrum control of listed chewing and sucking insects in professional ornamental, nursery, greenhouse, agricultural, and commercial turf applications. Its concentrated formula contains 97% acephate and supplies both systemic and contact activity.

Acephate is absorbed through plant roots and foliage, helping control insects that feed on treated plants. The water-soluble dry formulation mixes with water for labeled spray and drench applications. A 10 lb bag offers a practical package size for growers and applicators managing multiple approved treatment areas.

Turf use restriction: General turf applications are limited to golf courses and sod farms. Other turf uses are limited to the label's mound or spot treatments for fire ants and harvester ants. Do not use as a general broadcast insecticide on residential lawns, commercial lawns, or athletic fields.

Product Details

Use Sites and Target Insects

Select the application directions for the specific plant, pest, and site. An insect listed for one use is not automatically approved for every other use.

Application Rates

The following are selected label rates for golf courses and sod farms only. All ounces refer to product weight, not fluid ounces. These examples do not replace the full directions, application intervals, or maximum-use limits.

*Not for these uses in California. Rates are shown as printed on the label; its rounded per-acre and per-1,000-sq-ft figures are not exact mathematical conversions. Follow the applicable label rate basis. Aerial turf applications are prohibited; California also prohibits airblast applications to the specified turf sites.

Fire Ant and Harvester Ant Mound Drench

For the labeled turfgrass and non-crop mound treatment, mix 0.75 oz in 5 gallons of water. Apply 1 gallon of mixture per mound, wetting the mound and a 4-foot-diameter circle around it. Do not treat a mound more than once per season. Grass injury may occur. Do not graze treated areas or feed treated grass to livestock.

Mixing and Application Guidelines

1. Confirm the treatment. Match the pest, plant, site, rate, and equipment to the label before mixing.
2. Start with clean water. Fill the spray tank one-third to one-half full and begin agitation.
3. Add the measured product. Allow it to dissolve, then add water to the final volume. Maintain agitation during mixing and application.
4. Check tank-mix directions. Do not add liquid fertilizers, micronutrients, or adjuvants until Acephate 97UP has dissolved completely. Follow the restrictions of every product in the mixture.

Wear all label-required protective equipment, including the specified respiratory protection for mixing, loading, and applicable handwand use. Low-pressure handwand applications are limited to the uses expressly allowed on the label.

Do not use indoors in residences. Protect birds and water sources, and do not apply or allow drift onto blooming plants while bees are actively visiting. Observe plant-sensitivity precautions before treating ornamentals.

Benefits of Using This Product

Can I use Acephate 97UP on my home lawn?

Not for general broadcast lawn insect control. Turf applications are limited to golf courses and sod farms, except for the labeled mound or spot treatments for fire ants and harvester ants.

Is Acephate 97UP systemic?

Yes. Acephate can enter plants through roots and foliage. Feeding insects are exposed when they ingest treated plant material; the product also has contact activity.

How much area will a 10 lb bag cover?

Divide 10 lb by the labeled pounds-per-acre rate. For example, at the leafhopper rate of 2 lb per acre, one bag treats 5 acres of approved turf in a single application.

Can it be used on vegetables or greenhouse plants?

Only on crops and plants specifically listed for the intended setting. Outdoor crop directions do not automatically authorize greenhouse use. Greenhouse and shadehouse applications are limited to the commercial uses specified on the label.

When can people and pets return?

For non-agricultural uses, wait until sprays have dried. Agricultural uses generally require a 24-hour restricted-entry interval, with additional California restrictions for grapes and kiwi.

Is there one mixing rate for every application?

No. Rates and water volumes depend on the pest, plant, site, and application method. Use the corresponding label section rather than a universal per-gallon mixture.

Always read and follow the label supplied with the product. Site-specific directions, state restrictions, protective equipment, reentry requirements, and harvest intervals govern every application.