Malathion 57% has specific application rates and maximum number of applications per year listed on their label. Please follow the instruction that is specific to the plant/vegetable that you are treating.
Malathion 57% is only labeled for application to fruits, vegetables, fruit and nut frees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. It cannot be broadcast across the lawn.
Malathion 57% should be sprayed using a hand or backpack sprayer as it is not labeled for thermal fogging applications.
Yes, Malathion 57% is pet safe if used as directed. Pets need to be kept off the lawn while the product is being applied, but it is fine for them to return to the area once everything is dry.
Malathion 57% is not labeled for mosquitoes nor for use on pastures. The only insecticide we carry that could be used would be the Essentria All Purpose. To control adult mosquitoes and other biting flies using ground application, dilute 1 to 3 fluid ounces of Essentria All Purpose Insect Concentrate per gallon of water
Malathion 57% is an insecticide only and will not affect rats. You can find rat control products here.
No, Malathion 57% is not labelled for pill bugs. Bifen IT is labelled for over 75 insects including pillbugs and safe for plants and flowers. Apply at a mix rate of 0.25 to 0.50 fl oz per gallon of water. Review the product label for more information.
Yes, Malathion 57% can be used on palm trees.
Malathion 57% is not labeled for Elm Seed Bugs, it could kill it if you spray it enough to suffocate it. We would need more information for a better recommendation. You can email us at [email protected] or call us 866-581-7378 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm EST.
Malathion 57% is not labeled for treatment of fleas and ticks in the lawn. We do carry an Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit that would offer great results if applied as directed. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas and How to Get Rid of Ticks for a successful eradication program.
Malathion 57% is not labeled for use on horses or any other animals.
Malathion 57% is not labeled to be used for flies on citrus plants so we cannot provide instructions for doing so. Azera Insecticide would be a better option. This is a fast acting contact insecticide used in organic production to control soft and hard bodied insects that damage crops such as oranges.
Malathion 57% is not labeled for carpenter bees as it is not for use on structures where they would infest. Please see our Carpenter Bee Kits for the best products to use to treat for this pest. See our Carpenter Bee Pest Guide and Carpenter Ant Pest Guide for more tips and information. We do offer a Complete Bee Suit and a Basic Safety Kit for protective gear.
Malathion 57% is not labeled for treatment of fleas and and ants in the lawn. We do carry an Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit that would offer great results if applied as directed. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a successful eradication program. We do have a wide variety of products that are labeled for ants which you can see here: Ant Control Products or by clicking on the ANT tab at the top of our homepage. If you need a specific product recommendation please tell us a little bit more about the area where you are trying to control ants and what type of ants you may be dealing with.
Overmixing Malathion 57% can cause burning/injury to your trees. You should only apply as directed on the label.
Malathion 57% can be applied the day after rain as long as the trees are not dripping wet but is not labeled for mosquitoes.
Malathion 57% is not labelled for bagworms. We would suggest using Talstar P or Bifen IT to treat for bagworms. You will mix at 0.5 fl oz to 1.0 fl oz per gallon of water and reapply every 30 days outdoors. If they have already formed the bag, you will have to manually remove them and drop into a bucket of soapy water. You can read more on Bagworm Control here.
is not labeled to control springtails. Please take a look at our guide on How to Get Rid of Springtails for information on how to eliminate the pests.
Malathion 57% is not labeled to be used over entire yard. If you provide more information about the treatment needed we can recommend a product for you.