Yates Pest Oil 750mL Ready to Use Insect Control Spray

Yates Pest Oil 750mL Ready to Use: Insect Control Spray for Fruit, Roses & Ornamentals

Yates Pest Oil 750mL is a ready-to-use, petroleum oil insect spray that controls scale, mites, mealybug, aphids, whitefly and citrus leaf miner on citrus, grapes, pome and stone fruit, roses, and indoor and outdoor ornamentals. It comes in a trigger spray pack with no mixing required, so you can treat pests straight from the bottle with no mess.

Rather than relying on harsh knockdown chemistry, pest oil works physically. The oil coats and smothers insects and their eggs, blocking their breathing pores so they suffocate. That makes thorough coverage the key to good results, and it also means it fits neatly into a low-toxic garden program. It carries only a 1 day withholding period for fruit crops, so you are not left waiting long before harvest.

This patented formula also includes a UV inhibitor that helps reduce the risk of leaf burn during warm weather, which is one of the common concerns with spraying oils. It is a popular choice both for controlling citrus leaf miner through the growing flush and as a winter clean-up spray to knock back scale and mites on dormant trees and vines.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ready to use, no mixing and no mess, in a trigger spray pack

• Controls scale, mites, mealybug, aphids, whitefly and citrus leaf miner

• Suitable for citrus, grapes, pome and stone fruit, roses and ornamentals

• Works by smothering insects and their eggs, not just contact knockdown

• Patented formula with a UV inhibitor to help reduce leaf burn in hot weather

• Low-toxic option with only a 1 day withholding period for fruit crops

• Useful for citrus leaf miner control and as a winter clean-up spray

• Active constituent: petroleum oil (see label for rate)

How to Use

Shake the bottle well before use and keep it agitated while spraying. Set the trigger nozzle to spray and cover the plant thoroughly, wetting both sides of the leaves and stems to the point of run-off, since the oil has to physically coat the pests to work. For citrus leaf miner, begin spraying when new growth is around 4cm long and repeat as directed on the label during the growth flush. Always read and follow the label for the specific pest, plant and timing.

Getting the Best From It

Coverage is everything with pest oil, so take your time and get right into the undersides of leaves and along stems where pests and eggs hide. Spray in the cooler part of the day and avoid spraying in extreme heat, as very high temperatures raise the risk of leaf burn even with the UV inhibitor. Avoid using it on moisture-stressed plants in dry soil. Winter is an ideal window for a clean-up spray on dormant fruit trees and grapevines to reduce scale and mite numbers before the season starts. As with any oil spray, check the label for plants to avoid, such as certain delicate or sensitive species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yates Pest Oil control?
It controls scale, mites, mealybug, aphids, whitefly and citrus leaf miner on citrus, grapes, pome and stone fruit, roses, and indoor and outdoor ornamentals.

Do I need to mix or dilute it?
No. This 750mL pack is ready to use with a trigger spray, so there is no mixing or measuring. (If you want a concentrate to dilute yourself, that is a separate Yates Pest Oil Concentrate product.)

How does pest oil work?
It coats and smothers insects and their eggs, blocking their breathing pores so they suffocate. Because of this, thorough coverage of the pests is essential.

What is the withholding period?
It has a 1 day withholding period for fruit crops, meaning you should not pick edible fruit for one day after spraying.

Will it burn my plants?
The patented formula includes a UV inhibitor to help reduce leaf burn, but you should still avoid spraying in extreme heat or on moisture-stressed plants, and follow the label.

Where can I buy Yates Pest Oil 750mL in Australia?
You can buy it from BPG Supplies (Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies) in Bonnyrigg NSW, with local pickup available and delivery Australia-wide.