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Scientific name

Malathion

Pesticide Classification
__ Herbicide	__ Fungicide __Bactericide	_X Insecticide/Miticide __ Molluscicide __ Repellent
Properties	Properties	Properties
__ Selective __ Non-selective __ Pre-emergent __ Post-emergent __ Systemic __ Contact	__ Broad Spectrum __ Specific __ Systemic __ Non-systemic __ Protectant __ Eradicant	_X Synthetic __ Biological __ Oil __ Soap __ Botanical __ Other	_X Broad-spectrum __ Specific __ Systemic _X Non-systemic _X Contact poison __ Stomach poison __ Other

Common Brand Names:

	Ferti-lome Mal-A-Cide Lawn & Garden Insect Control
	Ortho Malathion plus Insect Control Concentrate

Chemical Action and Usages: Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide for outdoor use only. It controls a broad range of chewing and sucking insects on certain fruit, vegetable, herbaceous ornamentals, trees and shrubs. Also used around homes and foundations to control mosquitoes, flies and certain other insects and on lawns to control clover mites. Malathion is available is several formulations including dusts, wettable powder and emulsifiable concentrates.

Cautions/Instructions: Read the product label carefully of the brand and formulation you have selected. Apply the product according to the directions on the label. If using on food crops, be sure to follow the appropriate harvest waiting period for each specific crop. Avoid spraying in windy conditions and do not spray bodies of water or allow drift or runoff into the same. Do not spray when bees or present or active.

Toxicity: Toxic to humans. Moderate toxicity for birds. Moderate to high toxicity for fish and aquatic organisms. Very high toxicity to bees and many other beneficial insects. One of the few organophosphate insecticides that is still available. Be aware of the possibility of future elimination from the marketplace.