Target insects: Spider mites, Aphids, Whitefly, Black Scale
Eco-oil
is a registered organic matricide/insecticide spray made from
Australian grown canola oil, enhanced with a blend of tea tree and
eucalyptus oils. It controls a broad range of insects including scale,
mites, aphids, whitefly and citrus leaf miner. There is less risk of
burning foliage than with traditional mineral oil sprays and no
withholding periods on edible crops.
Why should I use Eco-Oil? Eco-Oil
was developed by the protected environment industry for a safe and
effective way to control two of its most common insect pests,
Two-spotted mites and Aphids. It was also developed from a request by
this industry for a "soft" insecticide which compliments Integrated
Pest Management Systems. Eco-Oil is not designed to be the "New Millennium" insecticide, but rather a key resource to be used in a sound IPM program.
How Effective is Eco-Oil?
How does Eco-Oil work? Eco-Oil has three modes of action.
1.
The blend of essential oils that make up Eco-Oil are very effective
penetrants. Eco-Oil penetrates the exo-skeleton (skin) of mites and
aphids, blocking their ability to breathe effectively. This causes
death via suffocation.
2.
The protective "waxy" cuticle (thin protective membrane) of insects and
their eggs is denatured by the oils and surfactants in Eco-Oil. This
causes dehydration and eventual death.
3. Eco-Oil also acts as a minor insect repellent on leaf surfaces, this reduces the chances of pest re-infestation. Due
to Eco-Oil's contact mode of action it can be classified as a
"knock-down" insecticide; it has no "systemic" activity. However,
Eco-Oil has some residual activity due to its repellent effects and
ovicidal action (dehydration & smothering of eggs).
Will insect pests become resistant to Eco-Oil? Due
to the physical modes of action of Eco-Oil, the potential for
resistance from overuse of the product will not occur. Hence it will
assist growers to control any mites or aphids that express resistance
to current and future chemistry.
How do I apply Eco-Oil? Eco-Oil
should be applied in a preventative manner within an IPM system every
14 days. This suppresses mite populations to levels where predatory
insects can be most effective. If mite population "flare-up" occurs,
apply Eco-Oil at the higher rate twice within 3-5 days (check label for
further details).
Eco-Oil can be applied with any type of spraying equipment. However,
it is important that good coverage is achieved. For maximum efficiency
against Two-spotted mites, spraying of underside leaves is recommended.
Due to the aerial movement of adult aphids further applications of
Eco-Oil may be needed for effective control. ULV fogging machines are
not recommended with Eco-Oil due to the lack of oil making contact with
the target insect.
Will Eco-Oil "burn" my plants? Eco-Oil
is based on botanical oils, therefore "burn" potential with Eco-Oil is
low. Tests have been conducted on a range of plant species and only
Maidenhair fern showed commercially unacceptable "burn". However, as
with all sprays due care must be taken as to dose rates and spraying
frequency.
30 day full money back guarantee
The
urban gardener shop supports organic gardening and believes that we
should be gardening with nature. All our organic gardening products
have a 30 day full money back guarantee. If you used any of the
products in this range according to the instructions and you are not
satisfied with the results please send the product back to us and we
will provide you with a full refund.
