# 5 LB. MALATHION SPRAY

- EPA Reg No: **1381-154**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Malathion  (NO INERT USE) (55%)
- Label accepted: 1996-06-12
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000407-00434-19960612.pdf

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Mr .. Gene Currie 
Regulatory Affairs Manager 
Imperial Inc. . 
OFFICE OF 
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND 
. TOXICSUBSTANCES 
P.O. Box 98 
Shenandoah, IA 5l6D1 
Dear Mr. CUrrie: 
Subject: Deletion of Unsupported Malathion Uses 
5 LB. Malathion Spray 
EPA Reg . No. 407-.434 
Labels Submitted November 5, 1993 
Federal Register Notice of.February.9, 1994 
The label amendment referred to.above, submitted in 
connection with registration under the FederaJ,. Insecticide, 
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, As Amended (FIFRA), is 
acceptable, provided that yOU! 
Submit one.copy of.your final 'printed label incorporating 
the following corrections before you· release the product for 
shipment. 
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1. This labeling does not bear the required Worker 
Protection Standard (WPS) statements' as outlined in PR Not'ices 
93-7 and 93-1. We note that you have submitted labels in .' . 
accordance with the instructions in those Notices and that the 
WPS labeling was' accepted .by the AgeJ;lcy' on March 7, 1994.' The new 
protective language in the WPS accepted labeling must be 
incorporated into. the subj ect label.' -. 
2. Add a livestock feeding .and grazing restriction to the 
directions for use on grain sorghum. 
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3. Under the "Environmental' Hazards i • statements, revise the 
water hazard statements to read as follows. 
"For terrestrial uses, ,do not. apply direc'tly to. water, or to 
areas 'where surface wate.J;' is p~esent or .to int.ertidal areas below 
the mean high water mark .. For aqUatic.uses, do.not apply directly 
to water except as specified. on>this litbeI-· Do not ·contaminate. . 
water when disposing. of equipment waBh.waters.l1 
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4. ~ Revise' the crop~ ." sorghum" to read" ." grain 'sf)rghum" . --- ~ -_. ~- . ," - ;. 
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5~' Make the'follow:ing;c0rrec~i~ns'llIld~r . "Fly Cont.rol" .. '. . .,. . ..... ~~ ... ' .... , ....... ,. .' 
a. Specify for outdoor use' only .. 
b. Delete the following statements which imply' 'indoor use: . 
"DO'-not use'on interior surfaces' of edible products areas of .food· 
processing plants, restaurants .orother.areas where food is 
commercially prepared or processed. Db not use in serving areas 
while food is exposed. Avoid contamination of milk, milk 
equipment and water. Avoid contamination of feed and food 
products, also drinking fountains and' fe~d tr()Ug~s." . 
. c. Delete the reference for use on manure or po;:ml try 
droppings; 
If this condition i.s not complied with, the registration' 
will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA sec. 
6(e). Your release for shipment ,of the product bearing the 
amended' labeling constitutes acceptan~e of this condition. 
A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 
Sincerely yours " 
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Robert A. Forrest 
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Product Manager (14) 
Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch 
Registration Division (7504C) 
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MAUHHION GOE REVISION-Revision as per Marilyn Mautz 11/5/93 
IMPERIAL 
5 LB_ MALATHION SPRAY 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Malathion: O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate of 
diethy 1 mercaptosucci nate .... -.............. . 
INERT INGREDIENTS: ................... ~ ... .... .... . 
Total ................ , ........................ . 
Contains Light Aromatic Petroleum Distillate 
Contains 5 pounas Malathion per gallon 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
WARNING 
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
If Swallowed - Call a physician or Poison Control Center Tmmediately. 
Gastric lavage is indicated if materidl was taken internally. DO NOT 
INDUCE VOMITING unless other treatment is not available.' Vomiting may 
cause aspiration pneumonia. Do not induce vomiting or give anyth~ng by 
( 'outh to an unconscious person. If Inhaled - Remove victim to fresh air. 
rlpply respifation if indicated. If On Skin - Wash immediately with plenty 
of soap and water. If In Eyes - Flush e~es w{th plenty of water. Call a 
physician immediately. 
EPA Reg. No. 407~434- EP~ Est. N6~ 407-IA-l 
Manufactured by 
IMPERIAL INC. 
Shenandoah. IA 51601 
NET CONTENTS 
PRECAUTIONARY STA'TEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
WARNING 
May be fatal if swallowed. May be absorbed through skin. Do not breathe 
( ;pray mist. Do not get in eyes, ~n skin or on clothing. Wash thoroughly 
after handling. Avoid contamination of food and feed. Keep out of reach 
of domestic animals. Do not use on humans. or household pets. Do not 
permit children or pets to go onto the sprayed grass until spray has 
completely dried. 
Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not use this: product indoors. Do 
not allow contact with treated -surface until sprays have dr ied. :.:.:. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS . . ...... This pesticide is t,oxic to fish; aquatic i nvertebrate~~·::H1d 
stages of amphibi",ns. Do not apply directly to water sxc'ejiJt 
on this label. Do not contami nate water b>' disposal_ ,<,. <" 
aquatic life 
a~ specified 
This product 
blooming crops 
blooming crops 
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is highly toxic' to bees exposed to di.ract th';2at.l1ent 
or weeds. Do.not apply this product or allbw:it to.drift 
or weeds if bees are visiting the treatme~t·~rea .• . . . . . .. .. 
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MALQTHION GDE REVISION PAGE-2 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use, pour, spill, or st.ore near heat or open flame . 
DIRECTIONS 
It is a violation of Feder~l law 
inconsist.ent with it.s_labeling. 
FOR USE 
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to use .this product. .1."11'13.. manner 
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· . · 00 not apply t.his product. t.hrough any type of ill igat.ion ·sY~t.em ,":' :.: 
· , " " Do not apply t.his product. in such a manner as to direct.l"y·oi thi-ou9'n drift. 
expose ,~orkers or other persons, The area being treated :mu€i be vacat.ed by 
unprot.ect.ed persons. Do not -ent.er t.r'eat.ed areas :~i~~out.:P''C9"tect.ive 
clothing unt.il sprays have dried, 
Malathion sprays 
should not be 
should be l~ashed 
will permanent.ly damage aut.omobile paint. Cars'ana trucks 
sprayed. If accidental exposure does occur, the vehicle 
immediately. 
STORAGE AND DISP'OSAL 
Do not contami nate ,oJater, food, or feed by aLO)'ase 01. disposal. Open 
dumping is prohibit.ed. • 
(TORAGE: St.ore in original cont.ainer, :i11 a cool, dry, secure area away 
from fertiliier, food, or feed. Keep container closed. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from t.he use of this product may be 
disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (0)' equivalent). Then offer for 
r'ec>'cling or; reconditioning, or puncLur'e' and dispose of in a sanitary 
landfill, or by other- -procedures approved b'_y s.tate and locB':' author':~iesM 
CROPS 
Apply in a minimum of 3 gallons of water by ground equipment or 3 gallons 
by air per acre unless otherwise specified. 
ALFALFA, CLOVER: For alfalfa weevil la~vae, aphids, grasshopp~rs, lygus 
bugs, potato leafhoppers, spider mites and ~p~ttlebugs use 1-1/2 to2 pint.s 
per acre. For vetch bruchid in alfalfa use 2 to 2-1/2 pints per acre. For 
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~lover leaf weevil use 1-1/2 p{nts per acre. Apply to alfalfa in bloom 
Jnly in evening or early morning when bees are not working fields or on 
outsige of hive. Do not apply to clover in bloom. May be applied to both 
alfalfa and clover on day of harvest. 
CORN: Field and Sweet-For aphids, cor,n earworm, corn root,~orm adul:ts, 
grasshoppers, sap beetle and t.hrips, use 1-1/2 pints per acrs. For 
armyworms, use 1-1/2 to 2 pints per acre.- F'or contrQl of corn ear worm and 
sap beetle, begin treatments when 10% oft.he ears show silk. Repeat at 3 ~ 
5 day intervals until 4 - 5 applications have been made. Do not apply 
wi thi n 5 days of harvest or' forage use. L,Jnen used d'ur i ng the whor land 
silk stages injury may occur. 
SMALL GRAINS (Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat): 
1-1/2 pint.s per acre. For- English 
greenbugs, use 1-1/2 ¢ints per·acre~ 
per acre. Do not apply wit.hin 7 days.of 
.For cereal leaf beetle, use 1 t.o 
grain aphids, grasshoppers, and 
Fdr winter grain mite, use 2 pints 
harvest or forage use.

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SORGHUM: For greenbugs, use 1-1/2 pints per acre. Do not apply within 7 
days of harvest or fbrage USB. 
VETCH: For omniverous leaf tier, pea aphid and vetch bruchid, use 1-1/2 to 
2 pints per acre. May be applied on day of harvest or grazing. 
PASTURE AND RANGE ,GRASS. GRASS AND GRASS HAY: For aphids, leafhoppers and 
grasshoppers use 1-1/2 to 2 pints per adre or 1~1/2 pints in 1 gallon of 
spray oil per acrB. For ar~yworms, use 2 pints per acre or 1-1/2 pints in 
one gallon of spray oil per acre. May be applied on diy of harvest or 
grazing. 
GRASSES (Barnyard, Canary, 
Foxtail): For cereal lea~ 
applied an day of harvest. 
Fescue, Orchard, Red ToP. Timothy, Yellow 
beetle use 1 to 1-1/2 pints per acre. May be 
NON-AGRICULTURAL LANDS (Wastelands, Roadsides, Soil Bank Lands): For 
control of grasshoppers, use 1--1/2 to 3 pi'nts pe, acre or 1-1/2 to 3 pints 
in 1 gallon of diesel fuel oil per acre. 
POTATOES: For aphids, grasshoppers and le;afhoppe,s, use 2 pints_per ,acre. 
(-or false chinch bugs, use 1-1/2 pints per acrB. For mealybugs, use 2 to 
-.!::-1/2 pints per a-cre. May be applied on day of harvest. 
FLY AND MOSQUITO CONTROL 
FLY CONTROL: For -use aj-ouild yards, homes and meat and food Plocessing 
plants. Do not use on inte,ior surfacescf edible products areas bf fcod 
processi ng plants, restaurants or other 'areas \~here food is commercially 
Plepared or processed. Do not USB in sBlving areas (<lhile food is exposed. 
For control of adult flies apply as a spray using 5 Tbls. of this product 
per 1 gal. water (1 cup per 2-1/2 gal. water orl qt. peT 12 gal. wate,). 
Apply at the rate of 1 gal. finished spray per 1,000 sq. ft. on painted 
surfaces and 2 gal. per 1,000 sq. ft. 6n unpainted surfaces where flies 
alight or congregate, such as fences, around garbage cans, etc. 
For control of adult flies and fly maggots apply as a bait spray using 5 
(,'bls. of this product and 7 Tbls. sugar or molasses (unsulfurized) or corn 
syrup per 1 gal. water (1 cup of this prciduct and 1 cup sugar or molasses 
(unsulfurized) or corn syrup per 2-1/2 gal. water; 1 qt. of this product 
and 2-1/2 Ibs. sugar or 1 qt. molasses (unsulfurized) or 1 qt. corn syrup 
per 12 gal. water). Apply over the surface. of manure or poultry droppings. 
For effective control, fly-breeding sitos such as manure and other \<laste 
material, should be eliminated. Do not apply to freshly whitewashed 
surfaces. Wait 14 days aft~r w~itewashingbefore applying. •• 
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Repeat applications as neces~ary. Avciid 'contamination o~~i~k, milk 
""quipment and \<later., Avoid contamination of feed and -e6~:1'~protlucts, also 
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MOSQUITO CONTROL: For mosquito larvae mix 13 fluid oz. of this product per 
acre in sufficient water or oil when applied by air or ground equipment. 
Use in standing water (intermittently flood,ed areas, stagra,0t water" 
temporary ~ain pools). 
For mosquito aoul ts mix 1 part this product to 28 part~. :.:ater' (4:"1/2 oz. 
per 1 gal. water), fuel oil, or diesel oil and spray buildi hg foul1dations, 
shrubs, low trees ~nd lawn areas. Avoid applYingoil-ba~~~:formJi~iions to 
valuable ornamental plants as injury may 06cUr.' ,'~ 
NOTICE: Follo,.; directiDns carefully. Timing and methode 6f application, 
,<leather and crop, condi tions, miKtures \--.)i th. other chemica}:",,' ~r,'~t sPe~.cj.fically 
recommended, and other influencing factors in the use of this product are 
beyond the control of the seller. Buyer assumes all ris~~of us~.~iorage. 
or handling of this material not in strict:ac6ordance with directio~s given 
herewith. 
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