Thursday, August 25, 2016

Aged malathion a health risk

Malathion that is more than a year old, especially if it has been exposed to temperatures above 20 Celsius, poses a health risk because it can convert to a toxic compound called isomalathion.

The government and the companies are urging farmers to return any malathion that is more than a year old, especially if it has been exposed to temperatures above 20.

It also poses a risk if it has been stored near other pesticides, seeds and fertilizers, according to the advisory from Health Canada.