Orthene Xtra Insecticide 1kg: 970g/kg Acephate Group 1B Systemic Insecticide

Orthene Xtra: Acephate Insecticide with Contact and Systemic Action

Orthene Xtra is a fast-acting, systemic and contact soluble granule insecticide containing 970g/kg acephate, a Group 1B organophosphate (anti-cholinesterase compound). It's registered for the control of certain insect pests on bananas, crucifers, macadamias, ornamentals, potatoes, tobacco and tomatoes, as set out in the Directions for Use table on the label. This 1kg pack is an agricultural and horticultural crop insecticide for growers and professional users.

How Does Acephate Insecticide Work?

Acephate acts on the insect's nervous system. It kills pests on contact when sprayed directly, and it's also absorbed through the leaves and moves within the plant, so insects feeding on treated foliage are controlled too. This systemic and residual activity makes it a broad spectrum insecticide that reaches pests sheltering under leaves or inside plant tissue, where a contact-only spray can miss them.

What Is Acephate Used For?

Orthene Xtra is used on the crop and pest combinations listed on its label. Examples include:

• Bananas: banana scab moth
• Crucifers: pests of cabbages, cauliflowers and Brussels sprouts as listed on the label
• Macadamias: macadamia nut borer, and flower-eating caterpillar in NSW and WA
• Potatoes: potato moth (tobacco leafminer)
• Tomatoes: potato moth and aphids
• Ornamentals and tobacco: listed pests as per the Directions for Use

Always check the label table for the exact pests, states, rates and timing for your crop.

Withholding Periods

• Bananas, macadamias, ornamentals: not required when used as directed.
• Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, potatoes, tomatoes: do not harvest for 3 days after application.

Growers supplying export markets should check maximum residue limits and import tolerances before use, as the label advises.

Mixing and Applying

Orthene Xtra is a soluble granule. Add the required amount to the full volume of water in the spray tank with the agitator running, then spray for thorough coverage at the label rate for the target crop and pest. Apply when pests are first present, spray in calm conditions to avoid drift, and follow the label's spray intervals. Some ornamental shrubs can be damaged by acephate, so test on a small area first where the label advises.

Insecticide Resistance Management

Orthene Xtra is a Group 1B insecticide. Repeated use of the same group can allow resistant insects to build up. Rotate with insecticides from different mode of action groups and follow any resistance management strategy for your crop and region.

Safety and Handling

Orthene Xtra is labelled POISON and must be used strictly as directed. Wear the personal protective equipment listed on the label when mixing and applying, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and don't breathe the dust or spray mist. It's harmful to bees, so don't spray crops in flower while bees are foraging, and keep it out of dams, waterways and drains. Store in the closed original container, away from children, food and animal feed. Follow the label and SDS for first aid. In an emergency, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

Key Features and Benefits

• 970g/kg acephate soluble granule
• Group 1B organophosphate insecticide
• Contact, systemic and residual activity
• Controls listed sap-sucking and chewing pests
• Registered for bananas, crucifers, macadamias, ornamentals, potatoes, tobacco and tomatoes
• No withholding period for bananas, macadamias and ornamentals when used as directed
• Rotation partner for insecticide resistance management

Product Details

• Brand: Orthene Xtra
• APVMA Approval No: 50469
• Active constituent: 970g/kg acephate (an anti-cholinesterase compound)
• Chemical group: Group 1B insecticide
• Formulation: Soluble granule
• Pack size: 1kg
• Signal heading: POISON
• Registered crops: Bananas, crucifers, macadamias, ornamentals, potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orthene Xtra Insecticide?

Orthene Xtra is a fast-acting, systemic and contact insecticide containing 970g/kg acephate, a Group 1B organophosphate. It's registered for listed pests on bananas, crucifers, macadamias, ornamentals, potatoes, tobacco and tomatoes.

What pests does Orthene Xtra control?

Label examples include banana scab moth, macadamia nut borer, potato moth (tobacco leafminer) and aphids on tomatoes, plus listed pests on crucifers, ornamentals and tobacco. Always use the label's Directions for Use table.

Is acephate a systemic insecticide?

Yes. Acephate is absorbed through the leaves and moves within the plant, giving systemic control of feeding insects as well as contact action on pests it's sprayed onto.

What is acephate insecticide used for?

It's used in agriculture and horticulture to control certain caterpillars, moths, aphids and other insect pests on the crops listed on the registered label.

What is the withholding period for Orthene Xtra?

No withholding period is required for bananas, macadamias and ornamentals when used as directed. For Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, potatoes and tomatoes, do not harvest for 3 days after application.

Is Orthene Xtra suitable for home gardens?

Orthene Xtra is a POISON-labelled agricultural and horticultural product with commercial rates for listed crops. Home gardeners looking for a general plant insecticide may find a lower-toxicity product, registered for home garden use, a better fit.

Is it toxic to bees?

Yes. Don't spray crops or plants in flower while bees are foraging, and follow the label directions for protecting pollinators.

Where can I buy Orthene Xtra Insecticide 1kg in Australia?

Orthene Xtra Insecticide 1kg is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.