Malathion — Dosage & Labelled Products
Fungicide · 16 crops on label · 1 CIB&RC registered brand products
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Malathion 50% EC is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for insects control. It is approved for use on 16 crops including Apple, Brinjal, Cabbage, Castor.
Malathion dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | San Jose scale · Insects | Spray | 0.05% | 1500-2000 | 1500-2000 | - |
| Apple | Wooly Aphids · Insects | Spray | 0.05% | 1500-2000 | 1500-2000 | - |
| Brinjal | Mites · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Cabbage | Aphids · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Castor | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Castor | Semi Looper · Insects | Spray | 1000 | 2000 | 500-1000 | - |
| Cauliflower | Head Borer · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Grapes | Beetle · Insects | Spray | 500 | 1000 | 1500-2000 | - |
| Mango | Mango Hooper · Insects | Spray | 0.08% | 2250-3000 | 1500-2000 | - |
| Mango | Mealy Bug · Insects | Spray | 0.08% | 2250-3000 | 1500-2000 | - |
| Okra | Aphids · Insects | Spray | 500 | 1000 | 500-1000 | - |
| Okra | Jassids · Insects | Spray | 625 | 1250 | 500-1000 | - |
| Okra | Spotted Bollworm · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Paddy | Hispa · Insects | Spray | 575 | 1150 | 500-1000 | - |
| Pea | Pod Borer · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Radish | Stem Borer · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Sorghum | Earhead Midge · Insects | Spray | 500 | 1000 | 500-1000 | - |
| Soybean | Leaf Weevil · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Sunflower | White Fly · Insects | Spray | 500 | 1000 | 500-1000 | - |
| Tomato | White Fly · Insects | Spray | 750 | 1500 | 500-1000 | - |
| Turnip | Tobacco Caterpillar · Insects | Spray | 600 | 1200 | 500-1000 | - |
Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.
Crops on the Malathion label
- Apple 32 pesticides
- Brinjal 42 pesticides
- Cabbage 32 pesticides
- Castor 3 pesticides
- Cauliflower 14 pesticides
- Grapes 59 pesticides
- Mango 21 pesticides
- Okra 45 pesticides
- Paddy 165 pesticides
- Pea 12 pesticides
- Radish 1 pesticides
- Sorghum 25 pesticides
- Soybean 45 pesticides
- Sunflower 12 pesticides
- Tomato 60 pesticides
- Turnip 1 pesticides
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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malathion 50% EC used for in India?
Malathion 50% EC is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for insects control on 16 crops including Apple, Brinjal, Cabbage.
What is the recommended dosage of Malathion 50% EC?
The registered dosage of Malathion 50% EC varies by crop and target pest. For example: Apple (San Jose scale) — 1500-2000 per hectare; Apple (Wooly Aphids) — 1500-2000 per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain Malathion 50% EC in India?
1 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Malathion 50% EC are available in India, manufactured by 1 companies. All products listed on this page contain Malathion 50% EC as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.
What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Malathion 50% EC?
The pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Malathion 50% EC varies by crop and formulation. It is the minimum number of days between the last application and harvest. Check the dosage table above for crop-specific PHI values.
Is Malathion safe for all crops?
Malathion 50% EC is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.