(You can refer to EDDENET site to access the labels of
pesticides
www.eddenet.ca/4.0/4.0.asp )
Provincial & Territorial West Nile Virus Links
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/westnile/links.html
The list of all Mosquito Larvicides registered as of April 01, 2003.
Larvicide List
Adulticide List
Adulticide List
Note: To find out information on these pesticides:
Note on Larvicides and Adulticides: Most products repeat
themselves in both lists, but there are 8 products registered
for mosquito control containing Malathion. Their names are in
the Larvicide list.
Fact Sheets on Malathion
April 2001
fact sheet and April 2003
fact sheet
Brief on Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet 2003 states that: ''During ultra-low volume application, malathion is
applied at a rage of 60.8 grams/hectare for ULV ground, or 260 grams/hectare
for ULV aerial application. Even for someone who is outdoors during the spray
application, these application rates would result in estimated exposures that are
far below the exposures that produce adverse effects in laboratory animals.''
(Fact Sheet April 2001 states that automobile paint can be damaged
at levels above 230 grams/hectare)
Inspite of the assurance in Fact Sheet 2003 regarding bystander exposure to 'low
exposures of malathion', certain measures are recommended by the PMRA to ''Reduce
exposure'', i.e., remain indoors during and immediately after spraying (they don't
specify the time), close all windows and doors, turn off air conditioning units and close
vents before spraying begins, bring laundry, toys and pets indoors before the spraying
begins, cover swimming pool surfaces if feasible, cover outdoor furniture, play equipment
or rinse the pesticide off after spraying is finished, wash home grown fruit and vegetables
before cooking or eating (this means that organic properties will become contaminated),
cover ornamental fish ponds, protect your eyes, wash clothes that come in direct contact
with spray separately from other laundry.
Symptoms from exposure to malathion (according to Fact Sheet 2003):
Nausea, dizziness, confusion, headaches, weakness, diarrhea. Eye, skin, nose or
throat irritation and breathing problems.
The labels of malathion for adulticiding all mention damage to
automobile paint from malathion use. Check out malathion labels at:
EDDENET site to access the labels of pesticides
www.eddenet.ca/4.0/4.0.asp
The labels of malathion (for adulticiding) state* : avoid breathing spray mist, avoid prolonged
contact with skin, eyes and clothing, avoid contamination of feed and foods, avoid contamination
of bodies of water.
Some labels state that: Hazardous if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin, toxic to bees
exposed to direct treatment, OR to residues on crops.
*Reg No: 9337-Fyfanon ULV Ultra Low Volume Concentrate Insecticide.
*Reg No: 25638-Malathion 95 ULV Insecticide
*Reg NO:14597-Wilson Malathion ULV Insecticide Concentrate
*Reg No: 16198-Malathion Label - Gardex Malathion ULV Concentrate
"...The PMRA's conclusions indicate that the continued use of malathion for adult mosquito
control in residential areas, using ground or aerial ultra-low volume application, will not
pose a health concern."
(NOTE: Please refer to 'Pesticides: dangers/damage caused')
