Acephate kills insects by direct contact or ingestion. Once in the insect's body it works by disrupting its nervous system functions.
On plants, apply acephate (Orthene) as soon as leaf notching is observed. Foliage applications for adult leaf-notching may need to be repeated at 3 week intervals from July through August.
Systemic insecticides such as acephate control aphids and scales. These insecticides are sold as granules or slow-release stakes that are added to houseplant soil to be absorbed through a plant's roots into the plant's vascular system.
Insecticides currently labeled for borer control on poplars include certain formulations of acephate, diazinon, dimethoate, and permethrin.
Last Resort: There are some systemic Insecticides that are labeled for use on leafminers. Insecticides containing acephate (Orthene) or imidacloprid can be effective if used before damage is severe.
Other suggested chemicals are Orthene (acephate) , Tempo (cyfluthrin) and Merit(Imidacloprid) which is a systemic and should be applied early in the season so the plant can absorb it. Always read the label before using any chemicals.
They use rasping mouthparts to feed on gladiolus foliage and flowers, often while the flowers are still in the bud. Spray the plants when you first see damage, using acephate (Orthene and others) or carbaryl (Sevin).
You'll have to address individual ant hills with mound-treatment products instead. Look for any of these ingredients in your choice of fire ant insecticides: bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, d-limonene, deltamethrin, spinosad, carbaryl, pyrethrins, acephate, ...
Washing will not always remove all the eggs so repeat the treatment every 3 to 4 days until the plant is clear to ensure its success. For severe infestations spraying the plant with acephate or hexakis may be of some help but in order to prevent the ...
 See also: Insect, Plant, Insecticide, Ornamental, Natural
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