Maher Malathion (57%EC)
Malathion is a non-systemic contact organophosphate insecticide which affects the digestive and nervous system of insects and acts as an insecticide in a wide range.
Mechanism of action: Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide which acts as an acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitor. Since the cholinesterase enzyme is necessary for the decomposition of acetylcholine in the inter-synaptic space, the elimination of this continuous stimulation is taken over in the process of blocking by malathion. In order to effect through inhibiting this enzyme, malathion should be activated via oxidative metabolism to be able to inhibit cholinesterase enzyme in the nervous system of animals.
Usage of Malathion:
Malathion is used to control a wide range of beetle insects, locusts, suckers (aphids, scale insect, thrips, flies, cicadas, etc.), larvae of butterflies on various products, including pome and stone fruit of cold trees. (Apples and pears, peaches, cherries, sour cherries, etc.), Grapevine, products such as cucurbit vegetables, fruits and industrial plants such as sugar beet, corn, cotton, alfalfa and ornamental plants.
Compatibility and Mixture of Malathion:
Malathion is mixed with most insecticides and fungicides, but it is incompatible with alkaline materials. Also, if it used correctly, there is no risk of plant scorching but the greenhouse crops, ornamental plants, some varieties of apple, pear, grapes, and beans are somewhat susceptible to this poison.
Note: The recommended items are extracted from various authentic and foreign and domestic sources (books, articles, and brochures) and are intended solely for the purpose of familiarizing the respected experts and farmers with various aspects of the use of this insecticide. Therefore, it is advised that the recommendations of the plant protection organization be always prioritized.