Malathion
Malathion is the most widely used home-planting insecticide because of its broad range of activities and safety for mammals. It is effective, however, for only 2 to 3 days. It is effective against aphids and moderately effective against mites, leafhoppers, and scale crawlers. It is available in wettable powder and liquid forms. The liquid form, however, may be injurious to the foliage of sensitive plants, such as raspberries. Phytotoxicity has been reported on McIntosh and Cortland apples, sweet cherries, European grapes, and Bosc pears.
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