U.S. Fish and Wildlife Tones Down Danger of Malathion to Threatened Species
Changes are being proposed to package labeling for malathion, a pesticide that is dangerous to bees and other "good" insects. (Frank Rumpenhorst/picture alliance via Getty Images) At a Glance The change comes after chemical companies agreed to change labeling, the AP reported.Malathion is toxic to bees and other beneficial insects, as well as some fish and other aquatic species.Its use is banned in the European Union. U.S. wildlife officials are dialing down their stance that the pesticide malathion could threaten...