Organophosphate Insecticide
ACEPHATE 90% SP
Systemic organophosphate insecticide providing efficient control of sucking and chewing pests. Rapidly absorbed by plant tissues with protective and curative action, controlling pests even on new growth.
Active: Acephate
Formulation: SP (Soluble Powder)
Systemic Action
Product Information
Mode of Action
Acephate inhibits acetylcholinesterase enzyme, causing acetylcholine accumulation at nerve synapses. This nervous system overstimulation results in tremors, paralysis, and death of target pests.
Target Pests
- Mites
- Thrips
- Leafhoppers
Recommended Dosage
| Crops | Target Pest | Dosage / ha (gm) |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | Two spotted mite (Tetranychus urticae) | 300 gm |
| Apples, Pears | Two Spotted Mite (Tetranychus urticae), European Red Mite (Panonychus ulmi) | 750 gm |
| Cotton | Two Spotted Mite (Tetranychus urticae), Carmine mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus) | 300 gm |
Dosage refers to formulation grams per hectare.
Application Instructions
1. Absorption
Product is rapidly absorbed by plant tissues, offering protection even to new growing parts of the plant.
2. Efficiency
Provides efficient control of both sucking and chewing pests through contact and systemic action.
Safety Precautions
Organophosphate compound. Inhibit cholinesterase. Ensure appropriate safety equipment is used during application. Toxic to bees.