Question 1

How many ounces per gallon?

Accepted Answer

1 Tablespoon = 0.5 U.S. Fluid Ounces

OUTDOOR AVOCADO
For the control of Wax Scale, White Fly, and Latania Scale. Apply, preferably in May, June, or July. Use at a rate of 2 Tablespoonfuls per gallon of water. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. Do not make more than one application every 30 days.

OUTDOOR ORNAMENTALS
(such as Camellia, Gardenia, Ligustrum, Palms and Ixora): For the control of Leaf Scale, White Fly, Citrus Mealy Bug, Soft Scales, Florida Red Scale, and Purple Scale.  Use 2 Tablespoonfuls per gallon of water. Apply after blooming, and a second application 14 days
later.

OUTDOOR CITRUS (Grapefruit, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines, Tangelos and Kumquats): Do not use in CA.:
For the control of Florida Red Scale, Purple Scale, Spider Mite, White Fly. Apply preferably in June or July using 2 1/2 Tablespoonfuls per gallon of water. Do not apply when trees are in bloom. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

Lemons: Florida only, For the control of Florida Red Scale, Purple Scale, Spider Mite, White Fly. Apply preferably in June or July using 2 1/2 Tablespoonfuls per gallon of water. Do not apply when trees are in bloom. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. Do not make more than one application every 30 days.

Question 2

Do I need to wear gloves when spraying Malathion-oil on leaves of my desert rose?

Accepted Answer

Yes always wear gloves for ANY insecticide .   It kills bugs and can be absorbed on skin

Question 3

Will this kill spider mites on foxglove plants

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.  However, some caution should be taken when using oil spray in very hot weather as it can burn the plant.  Apply when the plant is dry after morning dew has evaporated, but before it gets too hot.  The other alternative is to apply the spray just before sunset.

Question 4

Is this truly a malathion + oil mix?  I ask because one review shows a picture of the product received, which appears to be straight malathion.

Accepted Answer

The label states Malathion 5.0%, mineral oil 75.0%.

ASIN	B0074VD86G
Active Ingredients	avocado
Best Sellers Rank	#135,213 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #713 in Lawn & Garden Sprayers
Brand Name	Southern Ag
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (113)
Item Form	Oil, Spray
Item Type Name	Citrus and Ornamental Spray
Manufacturer	Southern Ag
Model Number	07682
Part Number	07682
Target Species	Insects
UPC	051538076821
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Malathion-Oil Citrus and Ornamental Spray, 16 Ounce

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