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According to the EPA Malathion has shown suggestive evidence in being a carcinogenic to lab rats (especially females). Malathion caused liver tumors in female rats at all dose levels used, while it only caused tumors in males at the two highest doses administered. (National Pesticide Information Center, 2001)
Reference
National Pesticide Information Center (2001) Malathion: Technical Fact Sheet. Retrieved:
May 16th 2009 From: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/malatech.pdf
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To insects: lethal, it is used as a pesticide in many countries. To humans, depending on the level of exposure: skin and eye irritation, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, excessive sweating, seizures, cancer, death. On the matter of cancer, current medical opinion is undecided. However, in carefully controlled circumstances it is used without noticeable harmful side effects in successful treatment of things like head-lice.
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To mix malathion, follow the instructions on the label of the product. Typically, you would dilute the malathion concentrate with water in a sprayer at the recommended ratio. It's important to wear protective gear such as gloves and a mask when handling malathion and to mix it in a well-ventilated area.
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