- Green Oil 930 AC is a summer paraffinic mineral oil in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate containing 93% paraffin oil. It acts as a non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with a direct contact action. Its mechanism of action relies on the formation of an oily layer that coats the insect's body and blocks its respiratory openings, leading to suffocation and death. Therefore, its success depends on the quality of coverage during spraying. It is used to control scale insects, aphids, and spider mites on citrus, palm, pome, almond, olive, and ornamental trees according to the specified application rates.
Product Features
- It works by a physical mechanism (suffocation and covering), making it effective against scale insects, the mobile stages of spiders, and aphids.
- It does not rely on systemic effects, and therefore is a suitable option within integrated control programs and reduces the likelihood of resistance developing.
- It helps to weaken eggs and insects covered with a waxy layer when full spray coverage is achieved.
- Suitable for use during the plant's active season (summer oil) within a temperature range of 5-35 degrees Celsius.
- A short prohibition period (3 days) provides flexibility in the timing of spraying before harvest.
- It is compatible with most agricultural pesticides except for sulfur and captan, provided that a prior mixing test is carried out.
Technical specifications
- Trade name: Green Oil 930 AC
- Active ingredient: Paraffinic mineral oil 93% w/w
- Concentration: 93% w/w
- Inert materials: 7%
- Product type: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
- Classification: Non-systemic insecticide and acaricide
- Package capacity: 1 liter
- Prohibition period: 3 days
- Re-entry period: 4 hours
- Country of origin: Saudi Arabia
Usage instructions and spray rates
- 🔹 Citrus and palm trees: Scale insects – Aphids – Spiders. Rate: 1-1.5 liters per 100 liters of water
- 🔹 For apples and almonds, the scale insect rate is: 0.75 – 1 liter per 100 liters of water
- 🔹 Olive scale insect control: 1-1.5 liters per 100 liters of water
- 🔹 Ornamental plants: Scale insects – Aphids – Spiders. Rate: 1-1.5 liters per 100 liters of water
Spraying is done with complete coverage of the leaves and branches from all sides without excessive dripping.
Important precautions and instructions
- Use between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius.
- Do not spray during flowering.
- Do not mix with sulfur or use less than 3 weeks before or after it.
- It should not be used less than two months before or after the capitol.
- It is best used before the fruit changes color.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
A tip from Orchid 🌿
- Spray oils are entirely dependent on coverage, so adjust the spray pressure to obtain a fine, uniform spray that completely covers the plant surface. It is preferable to carry out spraying in the early morning or before sunset to reduce heat stress and ensure the highest control efficiency.