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Ready-To-Use • Non-Aerosol Insecticide
White Oil RTU is a ready-to-use, non-aerosol insecticide designed to control a wide range of common garden pests on citrus, roses, ornamentals, fruit trees, and more. Ideal for home gardeners wanting an easy, effective spray with no mixing required.
Scale insects
Aphids
Whitefly (not in QLD)
Mealybugs
Citrus Leaf Miner
Spider mites
And other common pests
White oil is widely used on:
Citrus (oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins)
Apples, pears
Stone fruit (peach, nectarine, plum)
Mango, avocado (test first)
Roses
Camellias
Gardenias
Hibiscus
Azaleas & rhododendrons
Ficus, schefflera, indoor ornamentals
Tomatoes, capsicum, chilli
Beans, peas
Brassicas
Herbs like basil, mint, parsley
(Wash before eating)
Monsteras, philodendrons, pothos
Palms, dracaena
Orchids (with care – dilute & spot test)
Some plants have tender or hairy foliage that can burn:
Avoid or test first on a small area:
Ferns
Succulents & cacti
African violets
Begonias
Maidenhair fern
Sensitive natives (e.g., some grevilleas)
Also avoid spraying:
New soft growth
Stressed plants (drought, frost, heat stress)
To prevent leaf burn:
Spray early morning or late afternoon
Avoid temps above 30 °C or in full sun
Ensure good coverage (undersides of leaves!)
Follow label rates — more is not better
Reapply every 5–10 days if needed
💡 Never mix or apply within 2–4 weeks of sulfur-based sprays — can cause severe phytotoxicity.
Pests: Citrus Leaf Miner, Red Scale, White Wax Scale, Pink Wax Scale, Black Scale, Soft Brown Scale
Spray during growth flushes (spring and early–mid autumn) for leaf miner, every 5–14 days as required
For scale insects, apply at recommended seasonal timings (Dec–Apr depending on species)
Spray thoroughly, including undersides of leaves
Do not spray more than 8 times per season
Avoid spraying in late autumn or winter
Pest: Grapevine Scale
Spray dormant vines in winter, preferably after pruning
Spray thoroughly, including undersides
Pests: Scale, Aphids, Whitefly (not QLD), Mealybugs
Spray as required
Ensure good coverage, including undersides
Spray lightly on delicate indoor plants (e.g. Maidenhair Ferns)
(Peaches, plums, apricots, apples, pears)
Pests: San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell Scale, Spider Mites
Spray in winter before bud burst
Spray thoroughly, including undersides
Shake well before use and keep agitated during spraying
Spray to wet all plant surfaces, especially undersides of foliage
Do not spray when shade temperatures exceed 32°C (or 35°C for citrus)
Do not spray when soil is dry and plants are moisture-stressed
Do not apply within one month of sulphur or lime sulphur sprays
Do not pick edible fruit until at least 1 day after spraying.
⚠️ Always read and follow the instructions on the product label.
Do not use for any purpose or in any manner contrary to label directions unless authorised.
Please note: This sale is for the product stated only. Any other items pictured are for illustration purposes and may be available separately.
Local pick-up welcomed from Nursery and Garden Supplies, Burleigh Heads (Gold Coast, QLD).