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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with: Acephate 

Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Acephate.

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Acephate


Of the class ORGANOPHOSPHORUS

Chemical name: O,S-dimethyl acetylphosphoramidothioate

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Trade or generic names

Found in a range of insecticides, Acephate 75 Turf, Acephate, Orthene, Isotox Insect KillerIV, Orthonex, Rose Pride

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

fruit, vegetables
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Used to control

aphids, including resistant species; leaf miners, lepidopterous larvae, sawflies and thrips .
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Known risks associated with high exposure

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Other information

Residual systemic activity for approx 2 weeks.

Acephate emits toxic fumes of phosphorus, nitrogen, and sulfur oxides when heated to the point of decomposition

USDA detected residual acephate in 30% of celery, 29% of green beans, 24% of lettuce,
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