Acephate 90 WDG

Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions

Insecticide

Technologies

Agrochemicals

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Crop Protection & Pest Control

Insecticides

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient: Acephate (0,5-Dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate)	90.0%
Other Ingredients	10.0%
Total	100.0%

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Advantages

• Tide Acephate 90WDG is an extruded granular product.
• Granules dissolve readily into spray solution and stay in suspension without the possibility of plugging spray nozzles.
• It is a cost effective and convenient use insecticide.
• It is a wide spectrum systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action.
• Experiments show high crop tolerance relative to crop phytotoxicity.
• Less adverse odor than other competitive Acephate products.
• Compatible with other pesticides.
• Restricted-Entry Interval = 24 hours.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Crops

Fiber Crops,

Fodder & Forage,

Fruits,

Legumes,

Oilseeds,

Other Agricultural Crops,

Vegetables

Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control

Agricultural Pest Control

Applicable Crop

Beans,

Bell Pepper,

Brussels Sprouts,

Cauliflower,

Celery,

Cotton,

Lettuce,

Peanut,

Peppers,

Soybean,

Tobacco

Application Technique

Sprayers

Insecticide Target Species

Aphids,

Armyworms,

Bagworms,

Cabbage Loopers,

Caterpillars,

Cutworms,

Earworms,

Grasshoppers,

Leafhoppers,

Stinkbugs,

Thrips,

Weevils,

Whiteflies

Directions For Use

• It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
• Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation
• READ THE ENTIRE LABEL. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS, AND  WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Usage

• Cotton: Aphids, Cabbage Loopers, Thrips, Plantbugs, Fleahoppers, Whitefly, Stink Bugs, Grasshoppers, Armyworms, Bollworms, Cutworms
• Peppermint/Spearmint: Alfalfa Looper, Cutworms, Aphids
• Peanuts: Grasshopper, Thrips, Corn Earworms, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Velvet Bean Caterpillars
• Soybeans: Grasshopper, Potato Leafhoppers, Stinkbug, Armyworms, Bean Leaf Beetle, Cabbage Looper, Cloverworm, Bean Beetle, Soybean Aphid, Three Cornered Alfalfa Hopper, Velvet Bean Caterpillar
• Tobacco: Flea Beetle, Aphids, Cutworms, Tobacco Thrips, Grasshoppers, Hornworm, Vegetable Weevils, Stinkbugs
• Cranberries: Cranberry Blossom Worm, Gypsy Moth, False Armyworm, Spanworms, Sparaganothis
• Bean & Lima Beans: Aphids, Bean Leaf Beetle, Bean Leafroller, Cabbage Looper, Cutworms, Green Cloverworm, Leafhoppers, Mexican Bean Beetle, Plantbugs, Soybean Looper, Thrips, Whitefly, Army Worms, Corn Earworms
• Brussels Sprouts/Cauliflower: Aphids, Cabbage Looper, Moths, Imported Cabbageworm
• Celery: Aphids, Armyworms, Cabbage Looper
• Lettuce: Leafhopper, Aphids, Cabbage Looper, Armyworm
• Peppers (Bell/Non-Bell): Aphids, Grasshoppers, Cabbage Looper, Hornworm
• Citrus (non-bearing): Aphids, Grasshoppers, Katydid, Mealybugs, Orangedogs, Plantbugs, Thrips, Whiteflies, Ants, Citrus Black Fly
• Non-Crop: Various insects

Properties

Physical Form

Granules,

Solid

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

TSCA Exempt (USA)

Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

Hazards to humans and domestic animals

Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, and Viton. If you want more  options, follow the instructions for category F on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart.

• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Socks and shoes
• Chemical-resistant gloves

In addition, all mixers and loaders and all applicators using low-pressure hand wand application equipment must wear:

• A NIOSH-approved dust mist filtering respirator with MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C or a NIOSH-approved  respirator with any N, R, P, or HE filter.

 

 

User Safety Recommendation

Users should

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
• Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible,  wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Keep pesticide in original container. Store in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat. Do not put  concentrate or dilute into food or drink containers.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application  equipment. Offer for recycling if available or dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by State and local  authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.