Malathion

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Use

organophosphorus insecticide

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• EXTOXNET primary files maintained and archived at Oregon State University Revised June 1996 Malathion Trade and Other Names: Malathion is also known as carbophos, maldison and mercaptothion.
• What is Malathion? Malathion is an organophosphate (OP) insecticide that has been registered for use in the United States since 1956.
• However, malathion is used to treat head lice on humans, to kill fleas on pets, and to kill insects in gardens.
• What is malathion? Malathion is a man-made organophosphate insecticide that is commonly used to control mosquitoes and a variety of insects that attack fruits, vegetables, landscaping plants, and shrubs.
• Table of Contents Malathion Documents Last Reviewed: November 2000 Uses Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide used on a variety of agricultural food and feed crops.

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