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Identification & Functionality
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- Composition
For Use on beans, celery, cole crops, cotton, cranberries, mint, non-bearing citrus, non-crop areas, peanuts, peppers, soybeans, tobacco, container nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs, golf course and sod farm turfgrass, outdoor floral crops and ground covers, and greenhouse floral and foliage crops.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: % BY W T
Acephate (0,S-Dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate) . . ..........97 .0%
OTHER INGREDIENTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .0%
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....100 .0%
Acephate 97 WDG is a granular insecticide .
Features & Benefits
- Product Information
ACEPHATE 97 WDG is an insecticide for control of pests on selected agricultural crops and in certain non-crop areas .The active ingredient in ACEPHATE 97 WDG is acephate, a water soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give systemic control of feeding insects . Insect pests are controlled more effectively by ACEPHATE 97 WDG through ingestion than by contact . Application of ACEPHATE 97 WDG to maintain control should be repeated only as directed by the label .FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTION FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN POOR INSECT CONTROL, CROP INJURY, AND/OR ILLEGAL RESIDUES .NOTE: This product is sold by weight and package is full when packed, but due to the product’s nature, settling is likely to occur .When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, ADAMA suggests the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association certified adjuvant
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Insecticide Target Species
- Application Information
Spray Volume: Acephate 97 WDG may be applied in a minimum of 10 gallons of spray solution per acre by ground sprayer or in a minimum of 5 gallons of spray solution per acre by aircraft spray equipment . Check equipment calibration frequently . Complete coverage and uniform application are essential for the most effective results, especially when lower spray volumes are applied . If necessary, increase the spray volume per acre for complete crop coverage .Chemigation: Applications to cranberries may be made using sprinkler irrigation systems . Do not apply by chemigation to any other crop, or to cranberries using any other type of irrigation system . For overhead chemigation, apply only when wind speed is 10 mph or less
Properties
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Regulatory & Compliance
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Technical Details & Test Data
- Environmental Hazard
This pesticide is toxic to birds . For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark . Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters . Cover with soil or soil-incorporate spills .Exposed treated seed may be hazardous to birds and other wildlife . Dispose of all excess treated seed and seed packaging by burial away from bodies of water .This product is 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 .Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Eliminations System (NPDES) permitted and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge . Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority . For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA .OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN SPRAYING IN THE VICINITY OF AQUATIC AREAS SUCH AS LAKES, RESERVOIRS, RIVERS, PERMANENT STREAMS, MARSHES OR NATURAL PONDS, AND ESTUARIES.Apply only during alternate years in fields adjacent to aquatic areas listed above .Do not apply by ground or air within 100 feet of aquatic areas listed above .Do not cultivate within 10 feet of an aquatic area to allow growth of a vegetative filter strip .
- Compatibility
To determine the compatibility of Acephate 97 WDG with other products, the following procedure should be followed: Pour the recommended proportions of the products into a suitable container of water, mix thoroughly and allow to stand at least five (5) minutes . If the combination remains mixed or can be re-mixed readily, the mixture is considered physically compatible . For further information, contact your local ADAMA representative .
Safety & Health
- User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet
- Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside . Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing .
- Remove PPE immediately after handling this product . Wash the outside of gloves before removing .
Wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing .
Storage & Handling
- Storage And Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food and feed. Store in original container and out of reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area.Do not store above 100°F for extended periods of time. Storage below 20°F can result in formation of crystals. If product crystallizes, store at 50°F to 70°F and agitate to redissolve crystals. If container is damaged or spill occurs, use product immediately or dispose of product and damaged container as indicated below.PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide wastes are toxic. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the hazardous waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.CONTAINER HANDLING: NONREFILLABLE CONTAINERS: Rigid, Nonrefillable containers small enough to shake (i.e. with capacities equal to less than five gallons). Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying.Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or a mix tank or collect rinsate at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.