Horticultural Oil Application
Horticultural oils are effective natural pesticides used for the of insects, mites, and certain plant diseases. These oils are specifically formulated manage plant pests. Commercial horticultural oils are highly refined petroleum products that have been filtered and distilled to remove any compounds that could potentially harm plants.
Horticultural Oil Advantages
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Oils are relatively safe for humans and wildlife.
Oils combat pests by blocking their airways as droplets. These droplets are too small to cause damage to a human being or pet/wildlife.
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Low likelihood of resistance buildup
Since the mode of action is mechanical (smothering) rather than chemical, there is less likelihood of insects developing resistance to the oils.
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They are less damaging to beneficial insect population.
Oils are a nonselective option that effectively smother most insects upon contact, including beneficial species. They evaporate quickly and degrade rapidly, leaving no toxic residue. This characteristic makes them less disruptive to beneficial insect populations compared to chemical insecticides.