Eco-Oil Garden 500mL Eco-Organic Concentrate

Eco Organic Garden eco-oil 500mL

Eco Organic Garden eco-oil is a concentrated botanical-oil miticide and insecticide for controlling selected sap-sucking pests on vegetables, fruit crops and ornamental plants.

It works through direct contact, so thorough coverage of affected stems and both sides of the foliage is important. The product has no withholding period when applied according to the label, allowing treated edible produce to be harvested on the same day.

Pests Controlled

eco-oil controls a range of common garden pests, including:

• Aphids

• Two-spotted mites

• Greenhouse whitefly

• Mealybugs

• Scale insects

• Black scale on olive trees

• Citrus leafminer

• Sooty mould associated with listed pest activity

Always confirm that both the plant and target pest appear on the current container label before treatment.

Product Details

• Brand: Eco Organic Garden

• Product name: eco-oil

• Pack size: 500mL

• Product type: Organic miticide and insecticide concentrate

• Active constituent: 850g/L emulsifiable botanical oils

• Formulation: HIPPO Enhanced

• Suitable for: Selected vegetables, fruit crops and ornamental plants

• Withholding period: Not required when used as directed

• APVMA approval number: 51403/113438

• Additional use: Spray additive to improve wetting and sticking

The manufacturer states that eco-oil contains plant oils without petroleum derivatives and is registered for organic garden use.

How to Mix eco-oil

• Half-fill the sprayer with clean water

• Add the required quantity of eco-oil

• Shake or agitate the mixture

• Top up with the remaining water

• Shake again before spraying

• Agitate the mixture regularly during application

Complete coverage is essential because eco-oil controls pests through direct contact. Spray the upper and lower leaf surfaces without exceeding the label rate.

Application Rates

Aphids, Two-Spotted Mites & Greenhouse Whitefly

• Mix 5mL per 1 litre of water

• Spray when pests first appear

• Apply two treatments three to five days apart

• Repeat only when reinfestation occurs

• Do not apply more than three sprays within a four-to-eight-week period

This rate applies only to the plants and pests specified on the label.

Mealybugs & Scale

• Mix 10mL per 1 litre of water

• Spray leaves, branches and affected areas thoroughly

• Apply two treatments seven days apart

• Repeat when pest activity returns

Citrus Leafminer

• Mix 10mL per 1 litre of water

• Begin when new citrus flush is approximately 4cm long

• Spray both sides of the new leaves

• Repeat every 5–14 days while new flush remains present

• Do not apply more than eight times per season

Always follow the complete directions printed on the current product label.

Use as a Spray Additive

eco-oil can also improve the wetting and sticking of compatible insecticides, fungicides and foliar fertilisers where their labels permit a botanical-oil additive.

• Mix 5mL per 2 litres of prepared spray solution

• Follow the directions of the main pesticide or fertiliser

• Do not combine products unless their labels permit mixing

The manufacturer also lists a general adjuvant rate of 2mL per litre for compatible prepared spray solutions.

Beneficial Insects

The manufacturer states that eco-oil remains suitable for use around beneficial insects such as bees, ladybeetles, lacewings and earthworms when applied according to directions.

The HIPPO Enhanced formulation contains compounds designed to attract beneficial insects into the garden. Avoid unnecessary spraying and apply only to affected plants.

Important Application Advice

• Do not spray when temperatures exceed 35°C

• Do not apply to heat-stressed or moisture-stressed plants

• Avoid spraying directly onto sensitive flower heads

• Test a small area before treating sensitive plants

• Do not exceed the recommended rate

• Avoid spraying until excessive liquid runs from the plant

• Do not allow the concentrate or spray to enter drains, streams or ponds

• Store in the original closed container away from direct sunlight

Some plants, including maidenhair ferns, may be more sensitive to oil sprays and should be tested before full application.

Key Features & Benefits

• Registered organic miticide and insecticide

• Contains 850g/L emulsifiable botanical oils

• Controls multiple sap-sucking garden pests

• Suitable for selected vegetables and ornamentals

• Controls citrus leafminer and scale insects

• No withholding period when used as directed

• Contact action without systemic insecticides

• HIPPO Enhanced formulation

• Helps improve spray wetting and adhesion

• Makes approximately 50–100 litres, depending on the labelled rate

• Concentrated 500mL bottle

• Available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies in South-West Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eco-oil used for?

eco-oil controls listed pests including aphids, two-spotted mites, whitefly, mealybugs, scale and citrus leafminer on specified vegetables, fruit crops and ornamental plants.

How much eco-oil should I mix per litre?

The label rate is generally 5mL or 10mL per litre, depending on the target pest and plant. Follow the pest-specific instructions on the container.

Can eco-oil be used on vegetables?

Yes. It is approved for selected vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers and capsicums, when used according to the label.

Is there a withholding period?

No withholding period is required when eco-oil is applied as directed.

Is eco-oil the same as neem oil?

No. eco-oil contains emulsifiable botanical oils and controls pests through contact. eco-neem is a separate product containing azadirachtin-rich neem extract.

Is eco-oil safe for bees?

The manufacturer states that it remains safe for beneficial insects, including bees and ladybeetles, when used according to directions. Avoid spraying bees directly.

Can eco-oil be applied in hot weather?

Do not spray when temperatures exceed 35°C or when plants are suffering from heat or moisture stress.

How much spray does the 500mL bottle make?

It makes approximately 100 litres at the 5mL-per-litre rate or 50 litres at the 10mL-per-litre rate.

Can eco-oil control citrus leafminer?

Yes. Mix 10mL per litre and begin treatment when new citrus flush is approximately 4cm long.

Where can I buy eco-oil 500mL in Sydney?

Eco Organic Garden eco-oil 500mL is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies in Bonnyrigg, South-West Sydney.