Malathion and chlorpyrifos are each likely to harm most of the 1782 mammals,birds, fish, and reptiles and plants listed under the Endangered Species ActAlmost all of the 1700 most endangered plants and animals in the US are likely to be harmed by two widely used pesticides,an alarming unique Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analysis has found.
Malathion, an insecticide registered for use in the US since 1956, and is likely to cause harm to 97% of the 1782 mammals,birds, fish, or reptiles and plants listed under the Endangered Species Act. Malathion is commonly used to treat fruit,vegetables and plants for pests, as well as on pets to remove ticks.
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Source: theguardian.com