Southern Ag Malathion 50 E.C.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 

OUTDOOR ORNAMENTALS 

For use on listed insects. Do not apply to Boston, Pteris or Maidenhair Ferns, Viburnum, Lantana, Crassula, Canaerti Junipers, Petunias, or small leaf Spirea since injury may result.

VEGETABLES

Thoroughly spray plants particularly the undersides of leaves and the developing fruit. The retreatment interval is indicated by the number in ( ) following the crop. The number represents the minimum days between applications. The REI is the Restricted Entry Interval. The number following REI represents the minimum hours between application and safe handling of the plants. The following rates are mixed in 1 gallon of water. Use 1 gallon of the mixed spray per 500 sq. ft.

CELERY: (7) For Aphids, Spider Mites -Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. REI is 24 hours. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

CUCUMBER: (7) For Aphids, Spider Mites -Use 2 Tsp. per gallon, REI is 24 hours. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest.

SQUASH, summer: (7) For Aphids, Spider Mites, Cucumber Beetle, Leaf Hopper - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not apply unless plants are dry. REI is 24 hours. Do not make more than 5 applications per year. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest.

SQUASH, winter: (7 days) For Aphids, Spider Mites, Cucumber Beetle, Leaf Hopper - Do not apply unless plants are dry. Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. REI is 12 hours. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest.

CANTALOUPE: (7) For Aphids, Spider Mites, Cucumber Beetle, Leaf Hopper - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. REI is 12 hours. Do not make more than 2 applications per year. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest. Do not apply unless plants are dry. 

CABBAGE: (7) For Aphids, Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Leaf Hopper- Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 6 applications per year. REI is 48 hours. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

BROCCOLI: (7) For Aphids, Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Leaf Hopper - Use 2 1/2 Tsp. per gallon. Do make more than 2 applications per year. REI is 48 hours. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

KALE: (5) For Aphids, Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Leaf Hopper- Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

MUSTARD: (5) For Aphids, Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Leaf Hopper- Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. REI is 12 hours. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

TURNIPS: (greens 5, roots 7) For Aphids, Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Leaf Hopper - Use 2.5 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

HEAD LETTUCE: (6) For Aphids, Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Leaf Hopper - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. REI is 24 hours. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest.

EGGPLANT: (5) For Aphids, Spider Mites - Use 1 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 10 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.

ONIONS: (7) For Thrips - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.

PEPPERS: (5) For Aphids - 1 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 4 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.

POTATOES: (7) For Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mealybugs -Use 1 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 4 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. No waiting time to harvest.

RADISHES: (7) For Aphids - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

TOMATOES: (5) For Aphids, Spider Mites -Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. 1 day to harvest. Do not make more than 5 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. 

FRUIT

The retreatment interval is indicated by the number in ( ) following the crop. The number represents the minimum days between applications. The REI is the Restricted Entry Interval. The number following REI represents the minimum hours between application and safe handling of the plants. The following rates are mixed in 1 gallon of water. Use 1 gallon of the mixed spray per 500 sq. ft.

GRAPES: (14) For Leaf Hoppers, Spider Mites, Mealybugs - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. REI is 3 days for girdling and tying; 24 hrs for all other activities. Do not apply later than 3 days before harvesting. May cause injury to foliage. Check with local Agricultural Authorities. 

CHERRIES: (14) For Black Cherry Aphids and Fruit Tree Leaf Rollers - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 6 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Thoroughly spray trees. Do not apply later than 3 days before harvest. May injure foliage.

PEARS: (7) To control Codling Moth, Fruit Tree Leaf Roller, Pear Psylla, Plum Curculio, and RedBanded Leaf Roller - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 2 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Do not apply later than 1 day before harvest. May injure Bosc pears in the Northeast. 

PEACHES: (11 )For Spider Mites, Oriental Fruit Moth, and Plum Curculio - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 7 applications per year. REI is 24 hours. Spray when damage is first seen or is anticipated. Do not apply later than 7 days before harvest. 

STRAWBERRIES: (7) For the control of Spider Mites, and Aphids - Use 1 Tsp. per gallon. Do not make more than 4 applications per year. REI is 12 hours. Treat when insects first appear. Do not apply later than 3 days before harvest. NOTE: Do not apply when the fruit is in bloom and bees are present. 

PECANS: (7) To control Spider Mites, Aphids, Pecan Nut Casebearer, and Pecan Phylloxera - Use 2 Tsp. per gallon and apply with a pressure sprayer. Do not make more than 4 applications per year. REI is 24 hours. Treat when insects are first seen or their damage is anticipated. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

OUTDOOR CITRUS

For control of Black Scale, California Scale, Citricola Scale, Soft Scale, and Yellow Scale, Florida Red & Purple Scale, the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Thrips and Aphids. (This spray will also suppress Spider Mites that may be present.) Apply sprays to give thorough coverage of fruit and the upper and lower sides of leaves and twigs when insects are present or their damage is imminent. Restriction: Do not apply when trees are in bloom or within 7 days of harvest. 

ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL

For control of adult mosquitoes. Use on lower outside foundations of homes or as a spot treatment for yards and lawns. Apply spray mixture as a fine mist or fog to lower outside foundations of home or shrubs. Dilute Malathion 50% E.C. at the rate of 4 1/2 oz. per gallon of water. Repeat application as necessary. Restriction: Do not apply to any building that houses animals. Avoid spray contact with auto finishes as product may produce spotting. ?