Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not a deterrent and would not be recommended for this use or in the yard as it is not labeled for this. There is no product that is labeled for crayfish. If you see crayfish, the water table is very high and the usage of ANY insecticide can lead to poisoning the local water supply. The Tomahawk Model 405 is a double door crayfish trap that could be used.
Orthene 97 isn't labeled for use on spruce trees or for controlling adelgids. A better option would be Dominion 2L. When using Dominion 2L as a soil drench for adelgids you should use 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H.) diluted in 1 pint - 1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested. Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is only labeled for outdoor use. This product cannot be used indoors for bedbugs.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is labeled for aphids and can be used as a foliar treatment on your landscape plants. The rate is 1/2 to 1 lb per acre. The rate per gallon of water is 0.2 oz.
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.
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
Per the product label for Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide you will use 3/4 lb per 100 gallons of water which breaks down to 0.12 fl oz per gallon of water. Apply as a full coverage spray as insects beging to appear.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide is not labeled to treat anything edible. Anything sprayed should be discarded and not consumed.
Yes, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide does work systemically.
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.
Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide cannot be used in vegetable gardens, around fruit trees, berry vines, etc.
Ferti-lome Triple Action would be the recommended option for aphids currently active on peppers and other listed vegetables. View the product label for more information.
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.
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.
Yes, Orthene 97 Spray Insecticide can be used on flowering plants such as roses, chrysanthemus, daisies and many other flowering plants. Refer to page 14-15 on the product label for a full list of tolerant flowering plants and application rates.
This product is highly toxic to bees. Pollinators are encouraged to be protected when applying insecticides by avoiding any direct spray to blooms on flowering plants and to avoid applications when bees are active in the area.
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 a deterrent and would not be recommended for this use or in the yard as it is not labeled for this. If you are looking to treat for moles, you may want to look at these products which are labeled for that use.
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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.
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.
