Orthene PCO Pellets Insecticide
Orthene PCO Pellets contain 97.4% acephate and are designed for professional cockroach and crawling insect control in commercial kitchens, warehouses, and institutional facilities using crack-and-crevice and spot applications.
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⚠️ WARNING: NOT FOR SALE IN CT, ME, ND, NY, VT. ⚠️ Always check state and local regulations before ordering or using this product, as restrictions and registrations may change without notice.
Product Information
Orthene PCO Acephate
Orthene PCO Pellets are uniquely designed to target and exert control over even the most stubborn household pests that tend to be resistant to other products, like the German Cockroach. Orthene PCO Pellets has broad-spectrum control of many structural, pantry and perimeter pests
The unique 97% formulation of Orthene PCO Pellets means there's less dust and lower odor. Orthene PCO Pellets mixes easily with water and can be used as a crack and crevice spray or for perimeter and spot treatments.
Application
- Application flexibility for restaurants and other structures - use as a low-volume crack and crevice spray, or as a perimeter or spot treatment
- This insecticide works equally well on stainless steel, tile, glass and porcelain, and it leaves no telltale film.
- Mix 1 packet per gallon of water and spray
- Inspect areas that the pests are running. German roaches are seen visibly when you turn on the kitchen lights.
- Spray mixture in a low-volume sprayer. Spray where these pests are found, including closets and corners of rooms. They are usually found around toasters, microwaves, electronics like televisions and radios, and behind baseboards. Also, spray around sinks, dishwashers, under and around refrigerators, under and around stoves, in cabinets, and around plumbing.
Top Features
- Orthene PCO Pellets is an insecticide concentrate in water-soluble powder form.
- Immediate results - works as soon as the pest ingests
- This insecticide is a very popular product for those who own or operate restaurants.
- Orthene PCO Pellets is labeled for use in restaurants (and other commercial food areas).
- It is very powerful against German Roach populations that are resistant to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides.
- Power that is not degraded by sunlight
- Should not be used on carpet or upholstery.
Orthene Controls Resistant German Cockroaches
The German cockroach is the most pesticide-resistant structural pest, next to the housefly .
Field use and research alike continue to demonstrate that acephate (the active ingredient in Orthene) remains one of the few insecticides to which the German cockroach remains largely susceptible. Extensive research on insecticide resistance in German cockroaches shows that 51 strains demonstrated resistance to chlorpyrifos -- while only four strains demonstrated resistance to acephate (Orthene).*
Applications: Mix with water only. Use indoors and outdoors. Approved for Food Handling. Crack & Crevice, Spot Spray, and Outdoor applications include broadcast and mound drench. Not approved for residential areas indoors.
Orthene PCO-Organophosphate
Orthene PCO is one of only two organophosphates that remain in the PMP industry. This is important because of resistance problems with synthetic pyrethroids and the need to rotate chemicals. Acephate has never been shown to have resistance. Many people will agree that Orthene PCO will control roaches when nothing else will. Orthene PCO provides quick knockdown and residual that will last 8-12 weeks.
There are a few things that make Orthene PCO unique for commercial use. Orthene PCO controls insects by contact and ingestion. This is the reason an insect cannot develop resistance to acephate. It is a soluble pellet (powder). Orthene PCO leaves no visible residue, will not tie up with grease and dirt and remains on top of grease and dirt and therefore always present when insects crawl over the surface. Orthene PCO is totally non-repellent. Insects do not know it is there. This means it can be used with baiting programs to get rapid control of infestations.
Orthene PCO also adheres well to stainless steel surfaces. This means it resists washing off these surfaces when areas are hosed down in the evening.
Orthene is water soluble, Not Oil Soluble
In commercial kitchens and other areas that attract cockroaches, there are almost always grease or oil deposits. These deposits can soak up oil-soluble products like chlorpyrifos or pyrethroids -- and compromise their effectiveness.
Orthene forms upright, spiked crystals -- even on grease deposits. So Orthene stays on the surface to effectively control pests -- instead of soaking in.
Orthene PCO Acephate Pellets
Orthene PCO Pellets are professional-strength insecticide pellets containing 97.4% acephate for control of cockroaches and other crawling insects in labeled commercial, industrial, and institutional environments.
These water-soluble pellets dissolve quickly in water and are designed for crack-and-crevice, spot, and perimeter treatments where pests hide and travel.
Orthene PCO is widely used for difficult German cockroach infestations, especially in commercial kitchens and food-handling establishments where sanitation challenges or competing food sources reduce bait performance.
Acephate provides contact and ingestion activity, helping deliver dependable control on non-porous surfaces such as tile, stainless steel, and sealed flooring.
Product Features
- Contains 97.4% acephate, a proven professional insecticide
- Highly effective against German cockroaches and other crawling insects
- Water-soluble pellets dissolve quickly and mix easily
- Ideal for crack-and-crevice and spot treatments
- Performs well in commercial kitchens and difficult infestation sites
- Convenient pre-measured packets for accurate mixing
- Designed for professional and commercial environments
How Orthene PCO Works
Orthene PCO contains acephate, an organophosphate insecticide that affects the insect nervous system.
Acephate inhibits acetylcholinesterase, resulting in paralysis and control of labeled pests after contact or ingestion.
When applied into cracks, crevices, and harborage areas, Orthene PCO targets insects where they live and travel.
Application Tips
- Focus treatment on cracks, crevices, voids, and hidden harborages
- Avoid open-area spraying unless specifically allowed by the label
- Maintain sanitation and remove food debris to improve results
- Combine with monitoring and integrated pest management practices
- Consider rotating insecticide classes to help reduce resistance pressure
Restrictions
- Not intended for general indoor residential broadcast use.
- In food-handling areas, use only as crack-and-crevice or spot treatments.
- Do not apply to food, food preparation surfaces, utensils, or food-contact areas.
- Do not apply to bedding, clothing, or surfaces where prolonged human contact may occur.
- Do not apply directly to water or allow runoff into drains, sewers, or waterways.
- Do not apply as a broadcast treatment in occupied indoor areas.
- Keep children and pets away from treated areas until surfaces are dry.
- Use only according to labeled mixing rates and application directions.
- Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during mixing and application.
- This product is intended primarily for commercial, industrial, and institutional use sites as directed by the product label.
| Packaging | Box of 10 Packs |
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| Product Label | Orthene PCO Pellets Label |
| Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | Orthene PCO Pellets SDS |
| More PDF's | Orthene PCO Pellets Sales Sheet |
| Target Pests |
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| Active Ingredient(s) | Acephate 97.4% |
| Use Sites | Orthene PCO Pellets is labeled for use in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and are not intended for general indoor residential broadcast use.
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| Yield | Read Label carefully for coverages |
| Mixture | Read Labels For mixing instructions |
| Application |
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| Not Available In | CT, ME, ND, NY, VT. |
| Additional Info | For heavy German cockroach infestations, especially in commercial kitchens, combine Orthene PCO Pellets with Tekko IGR for improved control. Tekko IGR helps prevent immature roaches from developing into breeding adults, while Orthene PCO targets active infestations. Orthene has a noticeably strong odor, so an odor masker like Monterey Odor Mask can be used during application. |
| Mfg Part | 8Y-IFW81854184047 |
