UPI Acephate 97UP is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide formulated as a water-soluble granule for use on a wide variety of agricultural, ornamental, and non-crop sites.
Chemical Composition and Formulation
The active ingredient is Acephate at a concentration of 97%. The formulation is a water-soluble granule (UP). It is classified as a Group 1B insecticide, specifically an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. The EPA registration number is 70506-8.
Functional Mechanism and Design
Acephate functions as a systemic insecticide with contact and stomach action. Its primary mode of action is the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for normal nerve impulse transmission in insects. It is absorbed by plant tissues and translocated, providing residual control of target pests.
Target Applications and Performance
This product is labeled for use on a extensive list of sites, including bearing and nonbearing tree fruits (almond, apple, cherry, etc.), nuts (almond, pistachio, walnut), vegetables (beans, celery, peppers), cotton, soybeans, tobacco, cranberry, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, lawns/turf, greenhouses, shadehouses, Christmas tree plantations, forestry, and non-crop areas. It controls a very broad spectrum of insect pests, including aphids, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies, lepidopteran larvae (armyworms, budworms, loopers), beetles, weevils, borers, sawflies, grasshoppers, crickets, and ants.
Application Specifications and Protocol
The product is applied as a foliar spray. Specific application rates vary by crop, pest, and use site and must be determined from the official product label. A comprehensive list of labeled pests and sites is provided in the source material.
Handling and Safety
This product bears the signal word "CAUTION." A restricted entry interval (REI) of 24 hours is required for all applications. Applicators, mixers, loaders, and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made from any waterproof material, coveralls, non-vented goggles, and shoes plus socks. Mixers, loaders, and applicators using low-pressure hand wand equipment must also wear a NIOSH-approved respirator (particulate filtering facepiece, elastomeric particulate, or powered air-purifying with a HE filter). The product should not be stored in damp or warm places.
