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malathion

11/29/2017 / By Rita Winters

Malathion — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that kills insects by deactivating their nervous system. It is used to control insects in agricultural and in residential areas. Target insects are mosquitoes (in large outdoor areas) and fruit flies. Other insect include ants, aphids, fleas, hornets, mites, moths, spiders, and wasps. It is a synthetic neurotoxin, and has […]

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