Malathion Liquid Concentrate is manufactured by Zoecon and is a liquid insecticide concentrate that does an impressive job against a wide list of insects that can infest yards. The product is versatile against common turf insects and insects that like to infest crops. You can use this product to knockdown pests quickly and it also provides good residual control where applied.

Tools Needed

To use Malathion you will need a handheld pump sprayer or hose-end sprayer for broadcast spray. For larger applications, you will need a pesticide spraying rig.

How to Use

• Step 1: Identify where preventive treatment or where immediate treatment is needed then determine how much Malathion Liquid Concentrate you will need by calculating the square footage of the target area. To do this, measure (in feet) and multiply the area length times the width (length x width = square footage). The rate varies depending on the pest you are trying to treat and where you are spraying. For example, for small applications to control flies the rate is 2.5 oz. (5 tablespoons) per 1,000 sq. ft. in a gallon of water on painted surfaces or 2 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. on unpainted surfaces.
• Step 2: For proper mixing, the sprayer tank should be filled at least 3/4 of water before this product is added. Add the appropriate amount of Malathion based on your calculations and the pest you are treating for. Shake sprayer occasionally or agitate to keep spray particles in suspension during application.
• Step 3: Spray the desired surface areas until they are wet. One gallon covers up to 1,000 sq. ft. depending on surface type.
• Step 4: For continuous control, respray areas within 2 to 3 weeks or as needed. 

Where to Use

Malathion can be used on lawns, gardens, crop sites, pastures, range grasses, outdoor ornamentals, on and around cull fruit and vegetable dumps, and sites where there is stored grain.

When to Use

Malathion Liquid Concentrate should be used as a prevention method in lawns and gardens. The residual effects will kill insects for up to 2 or 3 weeks. If using as a quick kill method, spray directly on pests when first noticed.

Safety Information

When used according to the label, Malathion Liquid Concentrate is safe for humans and pets. Allow the area to dry for up to 4 hours before coming in contact. Put on the proper PPE concentrate before mixing or spraying the chemical mixture.

Special Considerations

Malathion should not be tank-mixed with other pesticides, surfactants or fertilizers unless prior use has shown the combination non-injurious under your conditions of use.