Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC

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MOQ : 25 Kilograms

Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC Specification

Grade
AGRICULTURE GRADE

Classification
Insecticide

Product Name
Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC

Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms

Delivery Time
1 Week

About Malathion 25% WP / 5% DP / 50% EC

Malathion is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide/acaricide used in agriculture to control a wide range of sucking and chewing pests. It works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in insects, causing neurological paralysis and death. It is valued for its rapid "knockdown" effect and relatively low toxicity to mammals compared to other organophosphates when used according to instructions

1. Formulations and Applications

Malathion 50% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate): A liquid concentrate for water-dilution, primarily used as a spray for agricultural crops like cotton, paddy, vegetables, and fruits (400-600 ml/acre).
Malathion 25% WP (Wettable Powder): A powder formulation mixed with water to create a suspension, often used for agricultural pest control sprays.
Malathion 5% DP (Dusting Powder): A dry formulation for direct application (dusting), commonly used for soil treatment, stored grains, or in areas where liquid application is impractical (20-25 kgs per hectare)

2. Agriculture and Pesticide Benefits

Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective against a vast array of pests, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mites, beetles, bollworms, leaf miners, and aphids.
Dual-Action Mechanism: Acts as both a contact and stomach poison, ensuring high efficacy even at low dosages.
Rapid Knockdown: Known for fast action on pests, which is crucial for stopping immediate crop damage during high infestation.
Versatile Crop Usage: Suitable for vegetables (brinjal, cabbage, tomato), fruits (mango, grapes, apple), field crops (cotton, soy), and plantation crops.
Storage Protection: Malathion 5% DP is used to protect stored grains and produce from beetles and moths.
Low Persistence: It breaks down relatively quickly in the environment (half-life in soil/plants is less than 1 week), reducing long-term environmental residue concerns

3. Public Health and Household Benefits

Vector Control: Extensively used to combat disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches.
Animal Husbandry: Controls ectoparasites like lice, ticks, and fleas on livestock