Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is only labeled for outdoor use. This product cannot be used indoors for bedbugs.
Orthene 97 has some applications for use on roses on the product label, however this product is designed for use primarily in commercial greenhouses and landscapes. Since Orthene 97 cannot be applied using a low pressure hand sprayer, we recommend choosing a different product for home use, such as Bonide Systemic Insect Control.
No, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not safe to use on any or around edibles. However, we do have products that can be safely and effectively used on cherry trees such as Martin's Dominion Tree and Shrub. Martin's Dominion is a systemic similar to Orthene 97 and can also be used as a foliar spray. Be sure to read the product label before application for specific instructions.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is applied at the rate of 1/2lb per 100 gallons of water per acre. This breaks down to 2/3 tsp per gallon of water. Please view the chart for Small Volume Spray Equipment on page 4 of the product label.for more information.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide has not been tested for succulent usage and could possibly cause damage if used. The label states "Not for indoor residential use." For commercial greenhouse applications, rates can be found starting on page 14 for all listed plants.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to control Eugenia Psyllids. Ferti-lome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench is labeled to treat for psyllids. Please view the product label for application rates and instructions.
The rate for Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide on ornamentals is 1/2 to 1 lb per acre. The rate per gallon of water for spot treatments is 0.2 oz. This product is not labeled for use in residential areas therefore we cannot adivise or recommend it for this use.
You can apply Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide for scale in the crawler stage on trees such as crepe myrtle. Per the product label, you would apply 8 oz (1/2 lb) per 100 gallons to treat one acre. We recommending contacting a Master Gardener with your local Cooperative Extension office for assistance with the best time of year to treat this stage of scale insects.
Unfortunately, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to control gall midges on hibiscus plants. You could try using Bifen IT, it is labeled for midges. Otherwise we recommend contacting your local extension office to see if anything has been tested with success.
According to this article by the University of California, gall midges can be hard to control with insecticides.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not used indoors or on indoor plants. It is used as directed on the label for these areas:
Turf-grass: Golf Courses, Sod Farms (except when applying to mounds or spot treatment for fire ant and harvester ant control)
Trees & Shrubs: Greenhouses (Commercial Only - Ornamental, Floral & Foliage plants, and Tobacco by Float-bed Application), Ground Covers and Golf Courses
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to treat anything edible. Anything sprayed should be discarded and not consumed.
Orthene 97 cannot be applied to canteloupe or other melons. We would recommend using a product like Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide to treat stink bugs on cantaloupe.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide no se puede usar en interiores.
Orthene 97 is a small pellet formulation but they are small white pellets that could be considered more of a powder. Orthene 97 is not labeled for congtrolling mealybugs on ornamental plants. If you would liek to use a product that works systemically you may want to consider using Dominion 2L which is labeled for mealybugs as well as aphids.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not for use on residential areas or for fire ants. When treating Fire Ants, it is best to perform both broadcast and mound treatments. Extinguish Plus is actually the product of choice in areas where horses may be kept or will be grazing (as long as the horses will not be used for feed or food). Extinguish Plus combines the power of hydramethylnon with an insect growth regulator (IGR) to kill fire ant workers and prevent queens from laying fertile eggs. The result is complete fire ant colony control. Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait is best used in the spring or early fall, or whenever fire ants are active. The ants will feed off Extinguish Plus and spread the bait throughout the entire colony, halting the infestation within weeks. Bifen IT will kill fire ants if you drench the mound. Please review our How to treat fire ants article.
The mix rates for Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide will vary depending on where you are treating and what you are treating for. Please refer to the product label for specific use rates for your needs.
According to the product label, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide should NOT be applied to anything edible. We would be happy to make a product recommendation for treatment if you let us know what type of insect you are treating.