- Maynol 950 EC is a high-purity summer mineral oil containing 95% mineral oil. It is used to control scale insects, spider mites, and aphids on citrus, palm, olive, fruit trees, and ornamental plants. It works by contact, forming an oily layer that coats the insect's body and eggs, preventing respiration and thus eliminating them and reducing infestation. It is a key product in integrated pest management (IPM) programs for scale insects, as it helps reach pests hiding in cracks and under wax cappings that are difficult to control with traditional pesticides. It is also easy to use and effective in reducing pest populations in their early stages before infestations develop and spread within the orchard.
Product Features
- It contains 95% high-purity mineral oil, providing effective coverage for targeted pests.
- Effective in controlling scale insects that infest citrus, olive, palm and fruit trees.
- It helps to combat spiders and aphids and reduce the density of infestation on plants.
- It helps to combat the eggs and early stages of some pests that are sensitive to mineral oils.
- It helps to reach insects hiding inside cracks and under wax coverings.
- It works by contact and does not rely on systemic action within the plant.
- Suitable for use within integrated agricultural pest management programs.
Technical specifications
- Trade name: Mainol 950 EC
- Type: Summer mineral oil
- Pesticide form: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
- Active ingredient: Mineral oil 95% (w/w)
- Mode of action: Contact pesticide
- Field re-entry period: 4 hours
- Abstinence period: 14 days
- Size: 1 liter
How to use
- Citrus fruits and palm trees
- To combat scale insects, spiders, and aphids:
- 1-1.5 liters per 100 liters of water.
- This equates to 10-15 ml per liter of water.
- olives
- To combat scale insects:
- 1-1.5 liters per 100 liters of water.
- This equates to 10-15 ml per liter of water.
- Ornamental trees and plants
- To combat scale insects, aphids, and spiders:
- 1-1.5 liters per 100 liters of water.
- This equates to 10-15 ml per liter of water.
- Pome fruits and almonds (stone fruits)
- To combat scale insects:
- 0.75 – 1 liter per 100 liters of water.
- This equates to 7.5–10 ml per liter of water.
Important notes
- All parts of the plant that are affected should be covered during spraying for optimal control efficiency.
- Do not use when temperatures are high or during windy conditions.
- Do not use before coloring the fruit.
- Do not use before or after treatment with sulfur or calcium compounds for 30 days.
- Adherence to the recommended doses is advised, and they should not be exceeded.
Orchid advice
- For maximum effectiveness with mineral oils, spraying should be thorough, ensuring complete coverage of branches, twigs, leaves, and affected parts, as the product's effectiveness depends on direct contact with the pest. It is also advisable to apply at the first sign of infestation and to avoid spraying during periods of high temperatures to protect plants and achieve optimal control results.