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Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is for outdoor home garden use on select fruits, vegetables, and other plants to treat aphids, bagworms, thrips, spider mites, lace bugs, adult Japanese beetles, tent caterpillars, and other pests. Malathion Insecticide Spray comes in a convenient size for home garden use.
| Active Ingredient: | Malathion 55% |
| Target pests: | Aphids, thrips, spider mites, lace bugs, adult Japanese beetles, tent caterpillars, soft scale, whiteflies, mealybugs, On Peaches and Pears: codling moth, plum curculio, oriental moth, redbanded leafroller On Tomatoes, cabbage, and potatoes: Spider mites, aphids, cabbage, potatoes On Outdoor ornamentals: lace bug, euonymous scale, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, whiteflies, fourlined leaf bug, potato leafhoppers, tarnished plant bug, thrips, rose leafhopper, scurfy scale On Ornamentals: birch leafminer, boxwood leafminer, bagworms, tent caterpillar, azalea scale, pine leaf scale, soft scale |
| For use in: | Outdoor use only in home gardens, listed fruits and vegetables, and landscape ornamentals, peaches, pears, tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, ornamental herbaceous plants, ornamental non-flowering plants, ornamental woody shrubs |
| Application: | 1.5 teaspoons (.25 oz) makes 1 gallon of spray |
| Pet safe: | Yes, when used as directed |
| Yield: | 1 pint yields 16 to 64 gallons of finished solution, depending on treatment. See product label for specific application instructions. |
| Manufactured By: | VPG |
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HI-Yield 55% Malathion Insect Spray is for outdoor home garden use on select fruits, vegetables, and other plants to treat aphids, bagworms, thrips, spider mites, lace bugs, adult Japanese beetles, tent caterpillars, and other pests.
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By Ronald on December 31, 2012Good price for a product I had a hard time finding. It was delivered in a timely manner. I will use this company for any pest control needs in the future.
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March 26, 2011 Lynda asked:
QCan you use Malathion to spray Plum trees, if so how often?
AYes, you can use Malathion on Plum Trees. You should apply at a rate of 2 tablespoons per gallon of water. Typically Malathion will last for 30 days before it needs to be re-applied. You should not apply this product within 2 weeks of harvesting.
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February 13, 2011 Cheryl asked:
QWill Malathion 55% be harmful to the plants itself? If so, what are the effects?
AMalathion 55% should not have any effect on plants listed on the product label when used as directed. Using the product incorrectly or on unlisted plants could result in leaf yellowing or burning.
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May 28, 2011 John asked:
QCan I use malathion in a (hot) fogger?
AMalathion 55% is not labeled to be applied from a fogger, hot or cold. It should be applied from a hand pump sprayer or gas powered/electric sprayer. We do have products that are labeled for use in a thermal fogger. One of the most popular is Bonide Bug Beater Lawn & Garden Fog.
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April 24, 2012
Cheryl from Odessa, Tx asked:
QCan Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray be used to control ticks in the yard?
AHi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for use on lawn or for ticks. Talstar P would be a great choice for outdoor tick control. We also recommend adding an insect growth regulator such as Archer IGR to Talstar to stop the ticks from being able to develop while you are trying to eliminate the infestation. You will use 1 oz of Talstar + 1oz of Archer IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft area. Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur. Use more water (not more product) when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals. Re-treatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. All of your dogs should be treated with a product that is specifically labeled for use on dogs for tick control.
You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.
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March 26, 2011 Judie asked:
QWill Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray kill mosquitoes?
AMalathion is not labeled to kill mosquitoes so we cannot recommend it as a treatment.
Talstar is our most popular selling product for mosquito control. It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using a one gallon hand pump sprayer. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or patio you are trying to provide relief at. It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants, but on the underside of the leaves as well which is where the mosquitoes hang out. It should be applied every 30 days for optimum control. Best of all it will not harm any birds in the area.
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May 29, 2013
Johnny from Thibodaux,la. asked:
Qcannot kill white flies at recomendation
my first spray 1 teaspoon and half with 1 gallon of water no kill my 2nd spray 1 ounce with 1 gallon little to no kill my 3rd spray 1 and a 1/2 ounce with 1 gallon of water did a sample plant killed 50% need help fast the white flies are killing my tomato crop
APlease contact VPG the manufacturer of Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray to find out the best application ratio for you. VPG can be reached at 888-583-5296.
May 20, 2013
John from Braithwaite, La 70040 asked:
QWill it kill termites
AHi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled for termite control. Where are you trying to control termites? what kind of termites are you trying to control?
May 5, 2013
Judy from Broken Arrow,ok asked:
QCan hi yield Malathion be used on rose bushes?
AHi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not specifically labeled for rose bushes. You may want to use something like bayer Advanced All in One Rose and Flower Care. This product is very popular in treating and protecting roses.
August 1, 2012
Ann from Logan, Ut asked:
QHow long after spraying 55% malathion on tomatoes and summer squash and cucumbers can you harves?
AHi Yield Malathion 55% is only labeled for tomatoes, cabbage and potatoes. It is not labeled for use on squash or cucumbers. You should wait at least 7 days before you harvest tomatoes after they have been treated with Malathion 55%. Please refer to the Hi Yield Malathion 55% product label for the complete usage instructions.
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July 28, 2012
Norm from Mcminnville Or. asked:
QAfter tree is sprayed, can the fruit be picked and eaten?
AYou can eat listed fruit that has been treated as long as you follow the pre-harvest intervals listed on the product label.
July 19, 2012
Rose from Perkins, Ok asked:
QWhat will kill mites?
Not sure what kind of mites, but they are very small...clear to light gray and seem to come out more after dark. Find them starting to come inside the house around the window. What will kill them?
AHi Yield Malathion is labeled for spider mites and should work well for that pest. We recommend you get the mite identified to be sure the product you select will work for your needs. You can contact your local cooperative extension and speak to the entomologist on staff to request an insect ID
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June 26, 2012
John from Kettle Falls, Wa asked:
QCan the Hi-Yield 55% malathion be used for cherry fruit flies?I see that 57% malathion has cherry fruit flies
A You can only use the Malathion 55% on plants and areas listed on the product label. Since the manufacturer did not list this cherry fruit flies on their product label it is not recommended that you use the product for your intended application. Each manufacturer uses a different formulation so to avoid damage to plants or ineffective results it is recommended to use the product only as directed. You can use Malathion 57% for any pest listed on the product label including the cherry fruit fly as long as you are using it on listed plants or areas. Be sure to read over the Malathion 57% product label for complete usage instructions.
April 29, 2012
Karen from Winston-salem, Nc asked:
QWill Malthion kill clover mites? Is it safe to spray on brick and concrete; will it stain?
We haven't noticed any in the house, so we want to get this problem under control outside. We do see them on our front porch. Thank you.
AHi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is not labeled to be sprayed on structures so we are not sure if it will stain brick or concrete. We recommend you use Talstar P which is labeled for clover mites and can be sprayed on structures and will not stain brick or concrete.
March 14, 2012
Dik from Charlotte,mi. asked:
QCan this be used to get rid of box elder bugs,and how often should it be used?
AHi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray should do a good job controlling boxelder bugs on aon Fruits, Vegetables and Ornamentals as listed on the product label.
December 31, 2011
Wade from Mississippi asked:
QWhat is the length of time between spray and harvest on mustard greens?
A Hi Yield 55% Malathion is no longer labeled for use on mustard greens. This product is now only labeled for use on the following vegetables: Tomatoes, Cabbage, and Potatoes. We do have several products that are labeled for use on mustard greens such as Spinosad Landscape and Garden RTS (cannot be ued on mustard greens in GA), Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew (cannot be ued on mustard greens in GA) and Sevin Dust 5%. Each of the links in this answer will take you to the individual product page. Once you are on the product page you can click on the link labeled Product Label and make sure the pest you are trying to eliminate is listed. Each product label will also let you know what the Pre Harvest Interval time is for mustard greens.
