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?
House centipedes are not dangerous to cats. They are not venomous and do not pose a threat to cats.
Soap and water works well. Malathion is not really dangerous to humans except in fairly high concentrations. When California was spraying malathion to control the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Assemblyman BT Collins once drank a jar of it to demonstrate its safety. However, if you begin to experience tremors or muscle spasms, you should go to the Emergency Room and let the doctors have a look at you.
malathion is an evil warlock, he could do just about anything
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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.
According to Ortho's Malathion label, it will kill ants - but not Fire, Pharaoh, Carpenter, and Harvester ants. You need to know what kind of ant you are targeting. Always follow label instructions.
Most fruits and vegis are dangerous to cats you should probably not give your cats a lemon just to be safe ( glad I could help) :)
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Malathion is used as an insecticide. It has the chemical formula C10H19O6PS2 and contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorous and sulfur.
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YEs Malathion can be used to kill roaches and many other pest but must be cautious while using.