Product Spotlight: Malathion 57%

The summer really is the best season of the year. School is out, pools are open and fruits and vegetables are growing. Growing your own garden is one of those rewarding hobbies where you can literally see the fruits of your labor. And if you own a garden, you can probably vouch for just how much labor really goes into tending to plants. Observing rainfall amounts, placing plants in your garden according to the sunlight they require. And of course there is pruning, trimming, feeding and protecting. Depending on where you live, you may have to protect your garden from animals such as deer or from bad weather. But no matter where you live, everyone has to protect their plants from bugs. Bugs are everywhere and unfortunately can do some pretty significant damage to gardens. Often times preventative measures are necessary and will provide your plants with the best opportunity to grow happily and healthily.

            An old standby that has been used for years and years by many commercial farmers is Martin’s Malathion 57%. No need to worry, this product can be bought homeowners and requires no special license to use. Chances are your parents and even grandparents have used this product. Produced by Martin’s, Malathion 57% is a versatile product that be used on a number of plant types to kill a variety of insects. Once diluted with water, this product can be used on vegetables, fruits, nuts, ornamentals, trees, pastures and even yards. The specific use sites can be found on the product label that is located on the bottle. When using products directly on plants, first find the proper mix rate for the pest you are trying to eliminate as well as verifying the product is labeled for use on the plant or area you intend to treat. For the best results, we recommend applying to as much of the foliage as possible to the point of run-off. This ensures that the greatest possible surface area is covered and with an adequate amount of chemical. Capable of eliminating a multitude of pests, Aphids and White Flies are just two of the most common insect pest species. Malathion 57% is labeled for dozens of use sites including the most common residential garden inhabitants including: citrus plants, tomatoes, corn, squash, peaches, pecans etc. There really is not much that the label does not allow you to treat.

            Just like any other insecticide, we recommend you do not come in contact with any treated areas until the product has had enough time to dry. When spraying directly onto product bearing plants, we recommend waiting at least two weeks before harvesting and consuming and of course, wash the produce thoroughly before eating. So don’t let all your hard work this summer be destroyed by warm weather pests, order some Malathion 57% and protect your garden from invasive pests so that you can enjoy the your hard work in the fall. If you have any questions, visit our Contact Us page and speak with one of our helpful staff.