ITS Supply Acephate 97UP 1lb Bag – Broad-Spectrum Insect & Fire Ant Control

Overview

Acephate 97UP is a water-dispersible, systemic insecticide that combines reliable contact and plant-uptake control. With acephate as the active ingredient, this formulation is designed to be absorbed by roots and foliage, helping manage pests as they feed on the plant tissue.

What it covers

This product is formulated for use across a variety of crops and landscapes, including turf, ornamentals, and greenhouse settings. It is suitable for crops such as cotton, soybean, peanuts, tobacco, vegetables, cranberries, and dry beans, as well as turf-grass and certain ornamental plants in greenhouses and nurseries. The water-dispersible dry format offers flexibility for diverse environments, whether in field crops or non-crop areas with pest pressure.

• Systemic action from both roots and foliage
• Broad-spectrum control targeting feeding pests
• Effective through ingestion and contact exposure

Key pest coverage

Acephate 97UP is reported to control fire ants, aphids, grasshoppers, beetles, loopers, cutworms, thrips, whiteflies, borers, armyworms, bollworms, tobacco budworm, stink bugs, and more than 125 insect types. This range supports pest management across multiple crops and settings, aligning with common agricultural and landscape challenges.

• Fire ants and other social insects
• Aphids, beetles, thrips, whiteflies
• Loopers, armyworms, bollworms, cutworms

Real-world use and benefits

In practice, Acephate 97UP can help reduce feeding pressure on crops and ornamental plants, potentially supporting consistent growth and harvest quality. The systemic uptake means protection can extend to new growth, offering a broader window of pest suppression when used as directed. While results can vary with environmental conditions, users may experience fewer visible feeding injuries and pest activity on treated plants.

• Versatile across crops and landscape applications
• Potential reduction in feeding damage on key crops
• Formulation suited to both field and greenhouse environments

Important: Always follow the label for application rates, safety guidelines, and site-specific guidance. Acephate 97UP delivers pest control through ingestion and contact, relying on plant uptake to reach target pests.