Is Orthene insecticide systemic?

ORTHENE Systemic Insect Control kills insects that are present and remains effec· tive for an extended period of time because it is systemically absorbed by plants. Mix thoroughly and spray entire plant covenng both sides of foliage thoroughly.

Is orthene toxic to humans?

Health Effects Acephate can cause cholinesterase inhibition in humans; that is, it can overstimulate the nervous system causing nausea, dizziness, confusion, and at very high exposures (e.g., accidents or major spills), respiratory paralysis and death.

Does orthene kill spiders?

Kills Crawling Pests on Contact and as a Spot Spray: Ants, Roaches, Crickets, Spiders, Silverfish, Earwigs, Sowbugs (Pillbugs), Millipedes, Clover Mites, Centipedes and Scorpions.

What is the active ingredient in Orthene?

acephate
The active ingredient in ORTHENE 90 S is acephate, a water-soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give systemic control of feeding insects.

What kind of insecticide does orthene 97 spray?

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.

What is the active ingredient in orthene 90 s?

USE INFORMATION ORTHENE 90 S a soluble powder is an insecticide for control of pests on selected agricultural crops and in certain non-crop areas. The active ingredient in ORTHENE 90 S is acephate, a water-soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give systemic control of feeding insects.

Is it safe to use Orthene 97 on nut trees?

No, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not safe to use on nut trees or any other edibles. However, we do have products that can be safely and effectively used on pecan 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.

Is it safe to use Orthene 97 without a mask?

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.