Fast-Acting, Systemic Insect Control for Ornamentals & Nursery Crops
TriStar 8.5 SL Insecticide is a professional-grade systemic and contact insecticide powered by acetamiprid, designed to deliver fast knockdown and extended control of key sucking and chewing pests.
Widely used in greenhouses, nurseries, and landscapes, TriStar offers excellent performance on ornamentals while maintaining a favorable plant safety profile when used as directed.
🐜 Controls Key Insect Pests
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Thrips
- Leafhoppers
- Mealybugs
- Fungus gnats (larvae suppression)
- Other listed ornamental pests
⚡ Key Features & Benefits
- Active Ingredient: Acetamiprid 8.5%
- Systemic & Contact Action – dual mode for fast and lasting control
- Translaminar Movement – penetrates leaf tissue for hidden pest control
- Fast Knockdown – rapid reduction of pest populations
- Long Residual Activity
- Excellent for Resistant Pest Populations
🌱 Ideal For Use On
- Ornamentals and flowering plants
- Nursery crops
- Greenhouse plants
- Trees and shrubs
- Interior plantscapes (as labeled)
🏡 Use Sites
- Greenhouses
- Nurseries
- Residential landscapes
- Commercial landscapes
- Interior plant environments
📋 Application Instructions
- Mix with water according to label directions
- Apply as a foliar spray for thorough coverage
- Begin treatment at first sign of infestation
- Reapply as needed based on pest pressure
⚠️ Safety & Use Notes
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Avoid spraying during peak pollinator activity
- Rotate with other insecticide classes to prevent resistance
- Always follow EPA-approved label instructions
📊 Product Specifications
- Formulation: Soluble liquid (SL)
- Active Ingredient: Acetamiprid 8.5%
- Application Type: Foliar spray insecticide
- Use Sites: Ornamentals, nursery, greenhouse
- EPA Registered: Yes
⭐ Why Choose TriStar 8.5 SL?
TriStar is highly regarded for its reliability against difficult sucking pests, especially in professional horticulture. Its systemic and translaminar activity makes it particularly effective where pests hide on the undersides of leaves.
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