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Mineral Oil

Type: Insecticide & Miticide

Mode of Action: Suffocation

Common Product Names: Damoil & Dormant Oil

What is it?

Mineral oil is a highly refined, clear, and odorless oil derived from petroleum. It is widely used in agricultural and horticultural practices due to its low toxicity to humans, animals, and beneficial insects. Mineral oil is typically applied as a foliar spray during the dormant season or growing season, depending on the pest and plant type.

How does it work?

Mineral oil effectively manages pest populations through:

  • Suffocation: As mentioned earlier, mineral oil covers pests, blocking their spiracles and causing them to suffocate.
  • Interruption of Life Cycle: It disrupts the life cycle of pests by interfering with their feeding and reproduction, reducing their numbers over time.
  • Physical Barrier: It acts as a physical barrier on the plant's surface, preventing pests from settling and laying eggs.

Benefits

  • Safe for Humans and Animals: Mineral oil has low toxicity, making it safe for use around humans and pets.
  • Eco-Friendly: It is environmentally friendly and does not harm beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs.
  • Versatile: Effective against a wide range of pests, including aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects.
  • Residual Effect: Provides a residual effect, continuing to protect plants for a period after application.
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    Products With Mineral Oil

    • Damoil | 2.5 Gallons

      Damoil

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      Mineral Oil: 98%
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