Malathion EC Pesticides

Listing ID #1856057

Biochemistry cholinesterase inhibitor; proinsecticide, activated by metabolic oxidative desulfuration to the corresponding oxon. Mode of action non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact, stomach, and respiratory action. Uses used to control coleoptera, diptera, hemiptera, hymenoptera and lepidoptera in a wide range of crops, including cotton, pome, soft and stone fruit, potatoes, rice and vegetables. Used extensively to control major arthropod disease vectors (culicidae) in public health programmes, ectoparasites (diptera, acari, mallophaga) of cattle, poultry, dogs and cats, human head and body lice (anoplura), household insects (diptera, orthoptera), and for the protection of stored grain. Typical application rates for agricultural uses 0.5-1.25 kgha. Phytotoxicity non-phytotoxic in general, if used as recommended, but glasshouse cucurbits and beans, certain ornamentals, and some varieties of apple, pear, and grape may be injured.