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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
Assail 30 SG — United Phosphorus — vegetable/fruit use
TriStar 8.5 SL — Cleary — ornamental liquid
Aceta 70 WSP — Makhteshim — generic WP
🎯 What It Kills
✓ Aphids✓ Whiteflies✓ Leafhoppers✓ Thrips✓ Colorado Potato Beetle✓ Plum Curculio
⚙️ How It Works
Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid with shorter residual and faster breakdown than imidacloprid. Good activity against sucking pests. Used on vegetables and ornamentals.
⚗️ Mixing & Application
Assail 30 SG: 2.5–4 oz per 100 gallons for vegetables. TriStar 8.5 SL: 5 fl oz per 100 gallons for ornamentals.
Example
0.5 oz
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⚠️ Safety
- ⚠ Still toxic to bees — apply when not foraging
- ⚠ Shorter residual than other neonicotinoids
- ⚠ Rotate with non-neonicotinoid alternatives
🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours (until dry)
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: 10–14 days
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
🔄Imidacloprid
Same class: Neonicotinoid
🔄Same class: Neonicotinoid
Clothianidin
Same class: Neonicotinoid
🔄Same class: Neonicotinoid
Thiamethoxam
Same class: Neonicotinoid
↔️Same class: Neonicotinoid
Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is acetamiprid safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use acetamiprid indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does acetamiprid last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Assail 30 SG — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.