Re: How to dilute dry Acephate?

Walter R. wrote:
> Various mites and bugs are destroying my junipers and Italian cypresses,
big 
> time. I would like to spray them with Acephate (Orthene). The HD sells
it in 
> small bottles at outrageous prices ("Systemic Insect Killer" by Ortho).
It 
> comes in a 8% solution.
> 
> On the web I can buy 98% Acephate powder by the pound for only a few 
> dollars.
> 
> How much water would I use to dilute the powdered 98% acephate (sold by 
> weight) so that I would get an 8% or 10% solution?
> 
> Thank you

One pound in nine pounds water would do it but there are probably 
dispersants involved in the liquid formulation.  If you buy purer stuff 
it should be marked as wettable powder of soluble powder.