Eco Organic Garden eco-oil 5L – Organic Miticide & Insecticide Concentrate

Eco Organic Garden eco-oil 5L

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.

The contact-action formula contains 850g/L emulsifiable botanical oils. Thorough coverage of the affected foliage, branches and pests is essential because the spray must make direct contact to provide effective control.

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 insect activity

Always confirm that both the plant and pest are included on the current product label before application.

Product Details

• Brand: Eco Organic Garden

• Product name: eco-oil

• Pack size: 5 litres

• Product type: Organic miticide and insecticide concentrate

• Active constituent: 850g/L emulsifiable botanical oils

• Action: Contact insecticide and miticide

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

• Withholding period: Not required when used as directed

• Additional use: Spray additive for improved wetting and sticking

• Formulation: HIPPO Enhanced botanical-oil concentrate

• APVMA approval number: 51403/113438

How to Mix

• Half-fill the spray tank with clean water

• Add the required amount of eco-oil

• Shake or agitate the mixture thoroughly

• Add the remaining water

• Mix again before application

• Agitate regularly while spraying

• Prepare only the amount required for immediate use

Thoroughly spray the upper and lower leaf surfaces, branches and affected areas according to the label directions.

Application Rates

Aphids, Two-Spotted Mites & Whitefly

For listed vegetables and ornamental plants:

• Mix 5mL per 1 litre of water

• Apply when pests first appear

• Spray both sides of the foliage thoroughly

• Apply two treatments three to five days apart

• Repeat only when reinfestation occurs

• Do not apply more than three times within four to eight weeks

Mealybugs & Scale

For ornamental plants and black scale on olive trees:

• Mix 10mL per 1 litre of water

• Spray affected foliage, branches and pest colonies 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 growth reaches approximately 4cm

• Spray the upper and lower surfaces of new leaves

• Repeat every 5–14 days while fresh growth is present

• Do not apply more than eight times per season

Use as a Spray Additive

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

• Add 2mL per litre of prepared spray solution

• Mix thoroughly before application

• Follow the directions for the primary spray product

• Do not combine products unless both labels permit mixing

Application Precautions

• Do not spray when temperatures exceed 35°C

• Do not treat heat-stressed or moisture-stressed plants

• Avoid spraying directly onto sensitive flower heads

• Test a small section of sensitive plants before full application

• Do not exceed the recommended rates

• Avoid excessive spray runoff

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

• Apply during calm weather to reduce spray drift

• Follow the complete current container label

Some plants, including maidenhair ferns, may be sensitive to botanical-oil sprays.

Safety & Storage

• Keep out of reach of children

• Avoid contact with the skin and eyes

• Avoid breathing spray mist

• Wear suitable protective clothing and eye protection

• Wash hands after mixing and applying

• Store in the original closed container

• Keep in a cool and dry location

• Protect from direct sunlight

• Store separately from food and animal feed

• Dispose of the empty container according to label directions

Key Features & Benefits

• Large 5L commercial-size concentrate

• Contains 850g/L emulsifiable botanical oils

• Controls multiple sap-sucking garden pests

• Suitable for listed vegetables and ornamental plants

• Controls scale, mites, aphids and whitefly

• Suitable for citrus leafminer control

• No withholding period when used as directed

• Improves wetting and sticking of compatible sprays

• Made using plant-based oils

• Registered for organic garden use

• Makes approximately 500–1,000 litres of pest-control spray

• Suitable for larger gardens and repeated applications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eco Organic Garden eco-oil used for?

It controls listed sap-sucking pests, including aphids, mites, whitefly, mealybugs, scale and citrus leafminer on specified vegetables, fruit crops and ornamental plants.

What is the active ingredient?

eco-oil contains 850g/L emulsifiable botanical oils.

How much eco-oil should I mix per litre?

Use 5mL or 10mL per litre of water depending on the target pest and plant. Always follow the pest-specific directions on the label.

How much spray does the 5L container make?

The 5L container makes approximately:

• 1,000 litres at the 5mL-per-litre rate

• 500 litres at the 10mL-per-litre rate

Can eco-oil be used on vegetables?

Yes. It is approved for selected vegetables when used according to the label.

Is there a withholding period?

No withholding period is required when the product is used as directed.

Is eco-oil the same as neem oil?

No. eco-oil contains emulsifiable botanical oils and works through direct contact. eco-neem is a separate insecticide containing azadirachtin-rich neem extract.

Can eco-oil be used indoors?

The product is labelled for specified garden plants and pests. Do not promote or apply it as a general indoor household insecticide unless the current label specifically authorises that use.

Can eco-oil be applied to lawns?

General lawn-pest treatment is not listed on the official eco-oil label. Use only on the plants and pests included in the directions for use.

Is eco-oil safe for beneficial insects?

The manufacturer states that it is suitable for use around beneficial insects when applied according to directions. Avoid spraying beneficial insects directly and treat only affected plants.

Can it be applied during hot weather?

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

Where can I buy eco-oil 5L in Sydney?

Eco Organic Garden eco-oil Organic Miticide & Insecticide 5L is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies in Bonnyrigg, South-West Sydney.