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Malathion is primarily a contact pesticide, meaning it acts on pests when they come into direct contact with it. It can also exhibit some systemic properties, allowing it to be absorbed by plants and affect sap-sucking insects that feed on them. However, its main mode of action is through contact.
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What is the opposite of systemic pesticide?
Local Pesticide
Does Malathion cause Cancer?
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)ReferenceNational Pesticide Information Center (2001) Malathion: Technical Fact Sheet. Retrieved:May 16th 2009 From: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/malatech.pdf
How close does a plant have to be to a pesticide for it to work?
depends on the pesticide and the pest If the pest is on the plant the pesticide must contact the plant.
What is the most lethal spider-killing pesticide?
The most lethal spider-killing pesticide will vary from one location to another depending on the manufacturers. Some of the ingredients used to make lethal pesticides include malathion, carbaryl, and bifenthrin.
What is an advantage of using systemic insecticide over common insecticide sprayed on plant?
· It eliminates the need for frequent treatments. Since the pesticide is absorbed into the body, it does not require continuous treatment unlike contact pesticides.
Is malathion dangerous to cats?
Malathion has shown very good activity as a non-systemic wide spectrum insecticide effective in to control insects on fruits and vegetables. This pesticide is the oldest and most heavily used aliphatic organophosphate, having been introduced in 1950 and quickly adopted for agricultural use on most vegetables, fruits, and forage crops to control an extensive range of insect pests. Malathion was found to be safe for use around pets, and seems to control practically every kind of garden and household insect including both aphids and cockroaches. It is even used on humans to control head, body, and crab lice, and as a flea powder for dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Nevertheless, it's general practice not to use malathion on cats that are younger than 10 weeks.
What are the Risk characterization of malathion?
What are the risk characterization of malathion?
What did Rachel Carson do for the environment movement?
She Exposed the health effects of a pesticide that killed bugs or DDT. This pesticide was later connected to breast cancer in women that had come in contact with the pesticide.
Can raid spray cause rashes?
YES!!! But more importantly how exactly are you being exposed to the pesticide? Is it residual or direct? Contact a doctor or emergency room immediately if this is from direct contact with the pesticide!
What products that developed from organophosphorus compound?
Organophosphorus compounds are used in the production of pesticides, insecticides, nerve agents, and flame retardants. Some common products derived from organophosphorus compounds include malathion, sarin gas, and flame-retardant materials.
Will malathion kill paper wasp?
malathion is an evil warlock, he could do just about anything
Is malathion biodegradable?
No.
