Acephate 75% SP

Acephate is a potent systemic organophosphate insecticide trusted for broad-spectrum control of both chewing and sucking pests. It’s widely used in agriculture, turf management, ornamentals, and urban pest control, offering rapid knockdown and long-lasting residual effects. By inhibiting acetylcholinesterase (AChE), acephate disrupts insect nervous systems, providing both contact and systemic action for effective pest elimination.

Available Acephate Formulations

Choose from multiple acephate grades and types to suit your application and market needs:

Acephate 75% SP (Soluble Powder)
Acephate 97% WDG / 90% WDG / Prill (Water Dispersible Granules)
Acephate 50% WP / 95% SG / 97% DF (Wettable Powder / Soluble Granule / Dry Flowable)
Acephate Liquid Spray / Granules / Powder

Product Overview

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Acephate Insecticide
Chemical Name	O,S-dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate
Chemical Formula	C₄H₁₀NO₃PS
Mode of Action	AChE inhibitor (nerve agent) – systemic & contact
Chemical Class	Organophosphate
Formulations	75% SP, 97% WDG, 90% WDG, 50% WP, Granules, Spray
Application Methods	Foliar spray, soil drench, bait, mound treatment
Primary Crops	Vegetables, cotton, rice, soybeans, tobacco, ornamentals
Target Pests	Aphids, thrips, fire ants, roaches, caterpillars, leafminers
Shelf Life	2 years (sealed original packaging)
Storage	5°C–35°C, dry, ventilated, avoid sunlight
Manufacturer	Shengmao (ISO-certified, SGS-inspected)

Acephate Mode of Action

Acephate targets insects by disrupting the acetylcholinesterase enzyme, leading to nervous system failure and death. Its systemic properties enable the active ingredient to travel through plant tissues, protecting new growth from both surface and hidden pests like leafminers and scale insects.

Applications in Agriculture and Urban Pest Control

✅ Crops Protected

Vegetables: cabbage, tomatoes, beans, eggplant, potatoes
Field Crops: cotton, soybeans, rice, wheat, peanuts
Ornamentals & Turf: lawns, golf courses, nurseries
Tree Crops: citrus, apples, peaches
Tobacco: aphid and budworm control

✅ Target Pests

Sucking Insects: aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, whiteflies
Chewing Insects: caterpillars, armyworms, cutworms
Soil Insects: mole crickets, rootworms
Urban Pests: cockroaches, fire ants

Recommended Application Rates

Crop	Pest	Formulation	Dosage (per ha)	Method
Cotton	Aphids, bollworms	75% SP / 97% WDG	500–750 g	Foliar spray
Vegetables	Thrips, caterpillars	75% SP	400–600 g	Foliar spray
Rice	Planthopper	75% SP / 50% EC	600–800 g/ml	Foliar spray
Tobacco	Aphids, budworms	75% SP	600–800 g	Foliar spray
Lawns	Mole crickets	97% WDG	400–600 g	Spot spray
Ornamentals	Leafminers	75% SP	1 g/L of water	Foliar spray
Citrus/Apple	Leafminers, scales	75% SP	750–1000 g	Foliar spray

💡 Tips:

Apply during early morning or late afternoon for maximum efficacy.
Avoid mixing with alkaline substances to prevent degradation.
Ensure even coverage for systemic absorption.

Acephate for Fire Ant and Ant Colony Control

Acephate is among the most effective solutions for fire ant control, offering colony-wide elimination with minimal environmental residue.

🔍 How It Works

Slow-acting mode allows ants to bring acephate back to the colony.
Reaches queens and brood, ensuring full nest eradication.

🧪 Use Methods

Mound Treatment: 5–10g of 75 SP per mound, watered lightly.
Broadcast: 97 WDG or granular – 1.5–2 kg/ha over infested areas.
Perimeter Barrier: Liquid spray around structures, landscaping.

🐜 Target Ant Species

Fire Ants (Solenopsis spp.)
Carpenter Ants (Camponotus spp.)
Argentine Ants (Linepithema humile)
Pavement Ants (Tetramorium spp.)

✅ Ant Control Benefits

Deep colony penetration
Low resistance risk
No odor or stains
Safe for turf, lawns, and public areas

Integrates Easily with Weed Control Systems

Although acephate is not a herbicide, it fits well in systems using pre-emergent herbicides like pendimethalin or glyphosate, providing insect protection alongside weed suppression for a complete crop care program.