White oil

White oil is a grade of mineral oil used as an insecticide spray used for controlling a wide range of insect pests in the garden. The spray works by blocking the breathing pores of insects, causing suffocation and death. It is effective in the control of aphids, scale, mealybug, mites, citrus leafminer and other smooth skinned caterpillars.[1]

Commercial organic pesticide

White oil is sold commercially as a petroleum-based organic pesticide in both a concentrate and ready-to-use spray bottle or can.[2][3]

Use

Concentrates are diluted before use and placed in a spray bottle or sprayer.[4] As with ready-to-use spray bottles or cans, the mixture is applied to all surfaces of a plant's leaves and stems.[5]

White oil can cause scorching of plants if used at ambient temperatures above 77–86 °F (25–30 °C).[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Pest Control". Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "WHITE OIL INSECTICIDE 20-Litre (Petroleum Oil)". Specialist Sales Pty Limited. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  3. ↑ "Yates White Oil Aerosol 400g". Home Hardware. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  4. 1 2 "How to use Searles White Oil" (PDF). Searle's Garden Products. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  5. 1 2 "Horticultural Oils". Gardening Australia. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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