For the Boxwood Leafminer, the Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is to be mixed at 2 teaspoons per gallon of water and spray thoroughly. The minimum application interval is 10 days. Do not apply more than 2 times per year.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray does have a very strong odor. There are many factors that determine how long the odor will last, such as how heavily it was applied, how much rainfall you receive, etc. It could last for a few hours to several days.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled to treat ants or to be used on structures such as a wooden fence. You could spot treat ants with a non-repellent spray such as Dominion 2L, or you could use a bait like Advance Carpenter Ant Bait if you see that the ants are foraging.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is labeled to eliminate Japanese beetles, however, it is not labeled for use on eggplants. According to the Safety Data Sheet for this product, the odor is a characteristic mercaptan odor.
Sevin Concentrate is an excellent option for use on eggplants and is labeled to eliminate Japanese beetles. The mixing rate is 1.5 fl oz per gallon of water. This product can be applied up until 3 days before harvest. The reapplication time is 7 days.
No, it is not recommended that you leave mixed product in your sprayer. This will decrease the effectiveness of the product. A new batch of Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray should be mixed for each treatment. The shelf life of the unmixed product is 3-5 years.
Webworms aka tent caterpillars, form their webs on bushes, tree trunks etc so the hatched young have something to eat. While they may be on the home/walls this would not be where they would form the nest/tent treating the property as a whole will help with elimination if caught early enough. There is a great article here that might help.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled to treat or repel snakes. Please take a look at our guide on How to Keep Snakes Away and the snake repellents we offer.
Per the Hi Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Product Label: On Ornamentals to control Birch Leafminer, Boxwood Leafminer, Bagworms, Tent Caterpillar, Azalea Scale, Pine Leaf Scale, and Soft Scale, mix 2 teaspoons per gallon of water and spray thoroughly. The minimum application interval is 10 days. Do not apply more than 2 times per year
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for applications to rhubarb. Please provide the targeted pest for an alternate recommendation.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for cockroaches or for mosquitoes. If you're treating for these pests outdoors and not around an edible garden, then we would recommend to use Talstar P, along with Archer IGR to dirupt the life cycle for both pests and ExciteR to get a quick knockdown if you're dealing with high activity. We would also recommend to go over our Roach Control Guide and Mosquito Control Guide for further tips and information.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is an insecticide and will not affect weeds. You can find our weed control products here.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for cutworms. Bonide Eight Insect Control Vegetable, Fruit and Flower would be a great option for cutworms on tomato plants.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not specifically labeled for squash plants. Bonide Eight Insect Control Vegetable, Fruit and Flower or Sevin Concentrate are safe for squash and labeled for squash bugs.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is labeled for use on tomatoes, but it is not labeled for hornworms. We would recommend using Sevin Concentrate.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for indoor plant use so we would not recommend using it. Instead we would recommend something like Talstar P, taking the plants outside to spray then once dry returning them inside. Talstar can be used as a soil drench to kill any larvae in the soil as well as a foliar spray.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for wasps and would not be recommended to use for this pest. Please take a moment to review our Wasp Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not specifically labeled for okra. Bonide Eight Insect Control Vegetable, Fruit and Flower or Sevin Concentrate are safe for okra.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for use in poultry houses. It is labeled for Outdoor use only in home gardens, on listed fruits and vegetables, and on landscape ornamentals, peaches, pears, tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, ornamental herbaceous plants, ornamental non-flowering plants, and ornamental woody shrubs. Talstar P is labeled for use in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens or their eggs. You must make sure your chickens are out of the area while you apply Talstar P and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry. You should dilute 1 ounce of Talstar P per gallon of water and using a hand pump sprayer to apply the solution on all door frames, window frames, areas where utilities (cables, pipes, wires) enter into the structure, a band of soil 6 to 10 feet adjacent to the structure, also to a height of 2 to 3 feet on the foundation where pests may be active or may find entrance.
Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled to kill ticks. We do offer an Outdoor/Indoor Flea and Tick Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Ticks for more information.
It is not recommended to treat with Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray in grazing areas where animals will feed on foliage.
