EarthCare Enviro Pest Oil insect spray
A convenient 1 Lt ready-to-use spray to naturally control pests and insects.
Features & Benefits
- A natural paraffin oil that controls various scale, aphids, whitefly, mealy bug, spider mites and leaf miners
- Use on citrus and fruit trees, roses and other flowering plants and ornamentals
- Ideal as a leaf shiner on indoor and potted plants
- Contains a UV absorber that helps reduce potential leaf burn on hot days
- Environmentally friendly, low toxic and a 1 day withholding period on edible produce
- Broad-spectrum – rapid action, quick knockdown that controls by smothering the pest
- Ready-to-use – no mixing required and no waste
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Typical Analysis:
EarthCare Enviro Pest Oil insect spray is a natural paraffin oil that controls various scales, aphids, whitefly, mealy bugs, spider mites and leaf miners on citrus and fruit trees, roses and other flowering plants and ornamentals. It also acts as a leaf shiner on indoor and potted plants.
It is made from paraffin oil with extra UV absorber to increase its UV effectiveness to more than 98% and it helps to reduce leaf burn on hot days. An environmentally friendly product, that avoids the use of harmful insecticides, so it’s safe for the environment, the family and pets. It also has a low-toxic formulation with a one-day withholding period on all edible produce.
EarthCare Enviro Pest Oil insect spray is a broad-spectrum, rapid knockdown formulation that works by smothering insects and controls a wide range of pests.
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 19.7 G/L PARAFFIN OIL
Shake well before use. Keep the spray agitated (i.e. shake at regular intervals). Thoroughly wet both sides of the foliage until run-off. Repeat spraying may be required depending on plant and pest.
DO NOT use on Glen Retreat variety of mandarins. DO NOT apply for at least one month after spraying with sulphur or lime sulphur. DO NOT spray if shade temperatures exceed 32°C, (35°C for citrus), or when soil is dry and plants are suffering from moisture stress.
| PLANT | PEST | CRITICAL COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus | Citrus Leaf Miner | Spray every 5 to 14 days as required during flush growth periods. (Spraying is more likely to be required in Summer and Autumn). Start spraying when flushes are about 4cm long. Ensure that all immature leaves are sprayed on both sides. Do not spray more than 8 times per season. |
| Red Scale | Apply in December and/or February-March. | |
| White/Pink Wax Scale | Apply December/early January. | |
| Black Scale | Apply mid-December/ early-January. Repeat in February. | |
| Soft Brown Scale | Apply January/ April. | |
| Grapes | Grapevine Scale | May be controlled by spraying dormant vines in Winter, preferably after pruning. |
| Roses, Indoor & Outdoor Ornamentals | Scale, Aphids, Whitefly (Not Qld), Mealy Bugs | Apply as required. |
| Stone Fruit (eg. Peaches, Plums) Pome Fruit (e.g. Apples, Pears) | San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell Scale, Spider Mites | Apply during dormant period up to green tip (Pome Fruit) or bud swell (Stone Fruit) |
WITHHOLDING PERIOD: DO NOT PICK EDIBLE FRUITS FOR 1 DAY AFTER SPRAYING
HOW TO PREPARE: Product is ready-to-use. Shakewell before use. Keep the spray agitated (i.e. shake at regular intervals). Thoroughly wet leaves until run-off.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow chemical containers or spray to get into drains, sewers, streams or ponds.
STORAGE & DISPOSAL: Store in the closed, original container in a cool dry place out of reach of children. Do not store in direct sunlight. Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper, placing in plastic bag and put in garbage.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THE SEASOL EARTHCARE ENVIRO PEST OIL INSECT SPRAY LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED
Not to be taken. This product is a blend of naturally occurring ingredients and may have dust at times due to handling beyond the manufacturer’s control. It is recommended to wear a mask during application. Wash hands after use. This product is safe to use on all edible plants. Wash all edible plants before eating.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
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