johanson Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Any time I have needed Malathion in the past, I purchased it in powered form and the gardener would mix it with water and he had his liquid Malathion. However, my gardener now says it's available in liquid form and he asked it I could it him a liter or two of liquid Malathion. I live in upper slightly West Ajijic. Does anyone know where I might find some Malathion in liquid form rather than powered? Thanks in advance for any advise you might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 30 minutes ago, johanson said: Any time I have needed Malathion in the past, I purchased it in powered form and the gardener would mix it with water and he had his liquid Malathion. However, my gardener now says it's available in liquid form and he asked it I could it him a liter or two of liquid Malathion. I live in upper slightly West Ajijic. Does anyone know where I might find some Malathion in liquid form rather than powered? Thanks in advance for any advise you might have. He should check with his doctor first, the stuff is dangerous to take 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, lakeside7 said: He should check with his doctor first, the stuff is dangerous to take You ARE making fun of poor Pete, I assume? Actually malathion is not the worst thing in the world.... according to my B.C. (Canada) Pesticide Applicators Handbook, it has an oral LD 50 (measure of toxicity) of 1,000 and dermal 4,100. The higher the LD50, the better. Scary is under 100, and under 50 is "suit up in full protective gear". However, it's somewhat toxic to ferns, petunias, orchids and some apples as well as beans and cucurbit family ( latter 2 in greenhouse conditions only)...... and is highly toxic to fish and bees. Pete.... why don't you tell him he can just keep mixing it up as before? Less chance of too much getting into the drainage system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes, liquid Malathion is available. I have used it for YEARS on my roses and orchids. Try the garden store in San Antonio. If she does not have it in she will order it. Mine is made by Spectracide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtopman Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes, its available. When I'm in Joco I get it at a feed store between Santander and El Pechugon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 I get it at Home Depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Thank you all for your help. I will be trying to wean my Gardener from using this very poisonous substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I would not worry too much about using Malathion. I have used it for ever both in the US and here. Just common sense care as with any of these chemicals. Now, that masks are so handy you could add that along with hand washing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 The plumbing store next to what was the perry's pizza carries it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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