Sharp Shooter White Oil Insecticide 500mL. (820g/L Petroleum Oil)
White oil is an insecticide spray used for controlling a wide range of insect pests in the garden. The spray works by blocking the breathing pores of insects causing suffocation and death. It is effective in the control of aphids, scale, mealy bug, mites, and smooth skinned caterpillars. The active ingredient in Sharp Shooter White Oil is completely harmless to the environment, humans and pets. Sharp Shooter White Oil is an all seasons product that can be used safely all year round.
Control Pests: Scale (red, white wax and other), Aphids, Mites, Mealy bugs, Citrus Leaf Miner and Spider Mites.
For Use on: Deciduous fruit trees, Roses, Citrus Trees, Indoor Plants, Ornamentals and Daphne.
When to use: Apply whenever pests are present all year round. For fruit trees and roses apply during winter after pruning but before bud burst.
How to Use:
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. For fruit trees and roses spray in winter after pruning and before bud burst. Dead scale may remain on the plant for a few weeks after spraying.
DO NOT use on Glen Retreat variety of mandarins. 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. Certain plants and plant varieties are sensitive to oil sprays. Test on a small sample first if in doubt. DO NOT apply with carbaryl, lime sulphur or sulphur containing sprays. DO NOT apply for at least one month after spraying with sulphur or lime sulphur
Concentrate Mixing Instructions
- Shake bottle before use.
- Remove child proof cap.
- Pour the required amount into a measuring cylinder and add the required amount of water.
- Repeat if larger volumes are required.
- Rinse measuring cylinder and replace child proof cap.
| PLANT | INSECT/PEST | RATE AND HOW TO APPLY |
|---|---|---|
| Deciduous fruit trees and roses | Scale, Aphids, Mites and Mealy Bugs | 20mL per litre of water. Apply during winter after pruning but before bud burst. |
| Citrus trees | Citrus Leaf Miner | 2.5mL to 10mL per litre of water. Apply at intervals of 5 to 14 days when young flush growth is present. |
| Citrus trees | Red, white wax and other scale | 20mL per litre of water. Spray when pests appear and repeat after 4 weeks. Avoid spraying citrus in late autumn or winter. |
| Indoor plants and ornamental shrubs | Scale insects, Mealy Bugs, Spider Mites | 20mL per litre of water. Spray when pests appear and repeat after 4 weeks |
| Daphne | Scale insects, Mealy Bugs, Spider Mites | 10mL per litre of water. Spray when pests appear and repeat after 4 weeks |
WITHHOLDING PERIOD: DO NOT PICK VEGETABLES OR FRUIT FOR ONE DAY AFTER SPRAYING.
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.