Citrus Pests - How to make White Oil

I don't claim to be a gardening expert, I just want to share with you what I know. In this video I will be making white oil to control a range of citrus pests. Please like if you found it useful and Subscribe to see more.

[@buzzbar49]

Great starter video. I’ve just pulled 1000 plus stink bugs from my 4 trees. Had a bumper crop last year and the stink bugs must have had a few party’s . Had to trim trees and after some advice from my local Bunnings I’m now going to suck them off trees with outdoor vacuum then spray them. Just to let you know the spray from stink bugs is an acid and can cause blistering and possibly blindness if it gets in your eyes. Take care.

[@kittyandzac1695]

Thanks Danny for the video and recipe. Loved the little fella's star appearance.

[@friendships1000]

Been checking on many videos about remedies on citrus plants pests till I came to your vlog. Mine is the leaf curl with silver coating underneath the leaf on new leaves mostly. I keep removing them but it still gets them. Thanks for the white solution tip. I am in the Philippines and its too hot now so l will do it when the sun sets. Will try on one citrus plant first and if it will not burn the leaves due to the extreme summer heat, will apply to all citrus plants. A big thanks.

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thank you. Sounds like Leaf Miner. If you can get the white oil under the leaves as well as on top it should stop the little fly from laying eggs and stop the grubs that cause the curl. Good luck.

[@ginamaxey9967]

So it worked for you? I'm waiting for the heat to cool off. Blessings from Galveston Texas USA

[@friendships1000]

@@ginamaxey9967 no because it was too hot and the leaves got scorched. After a month, my lemon plants have recovered and the miners gone. I kept on removing the affected leaves and it helps. The lemon plants are growing well now. However, one plant has aphids. As long as I regularly check on the plants, pests are under control.

[@carbonxhawaii]

Right on! Thank you for your time.

[@davidmcfarland4424]

that was a nicely done vid. The trying that most people that do vids like this fail to do is an update I am sure that not just myself but others would like to see the end result. Give that a thought and reply! Thanks

[@danielfariaspaula6085]

Ok

[@felipepinillaramirez2085]

Really cool video! Clear, nice presented, instructions easy to understand. Thank you very much. My two orange trees are full of stink bugs so I will do that today! Cheers and keep up the good work.

[@ginamaxey9967]

Did it work?

[@NMW80]

I would also like to know if it worked for the stink bugs?

[@user-mt6eh6bj4y]

amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK4cpZ_gc6Cj6c

[@markdrenan8481]

Well done mate nicely presented, don't be put off by any negative comments on here and keep making vids!!

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks Mark.

[@northshorepressurewashing]

Nice video! Just wanted to mention a horticultural soap is the way to go - has longer fatty acid chains. Also detergent and soap are different things - detergents are not generally good in the long run for plants. Just wanted to pass this info on to you as it looks like you love your garden. Keep up the good work ✌️

[@kelly5822]

Hi Simon, where would you get horticultural soap from in Australia?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

@@kelly5822 Most horticultural soaps that you can buy use petroleum based oils which work sure, but if you're environmentally conscious you might want to avoid them and use plant-based oils. Detergents are fine as it's a tiny amount and heavily diluted. You just need to be sure it's not a fancy one that has other things like bleach and degreasers in it. Horticultural Soap and White Oil are basically the same things at the end of the day. If you want to have a look, go to the pest control section of Bunnings and have a look a the things that control Aphids, if they don't contain pesticides, they are probably just oils. Have a look at the ingredients.

[@user-mt6eh6bj4y]

@@dannysdiyandgarden amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK4cpZ_gc6Cj6c

[@terencechandler845]

@@dannysdiyandgarden what about mixing potash with oil those two mixed actually make soap! mabye their would be an even more organic solution to keeping those pescy bugs and mould away 🤔

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

@@terencechandler845 I like that idea. I'm putting it on the list of things to try. Thank you.

[@glendagraves1637]

Well done. Keep us posted as to how well this white oil works.

[@gloriamitchell5304]

Thank you for a solution to citrus problems that is cheap and easy . I haven't tried it yet on my sooty mould but certainly will in the next few days.

[@nnsydney1295]

Thankyou, very informative. My tree has lots of odd looking bugs, so will try the white oil. Thankyou again

[@elainecrawford-ferguson5293]

Thank you for talking me through such a simply remedy for the bugs on my kumquat tree. Will be making the white oil tomorrow.

[@graceanthony]

I like your simple inexpensive ingredients and I am glad you did not use a whole bunch of steps. All the very best with your KZbin videos

[@carolinefernandez4664]

Great video! I like your style of presentation. And thank you. I learnt about white oil today. I'll try in on my lemon tree which appears to be slightly diseased.

[@PIESvcs]

Hi Daniel, great first video. I haven't tried to make one yet. I have placed mulch (grass clippings & leafy branch chippings) around my drip line in spring to retain moisture for drier summer months. And I place the fertiliser amongst the wetted mulch to feed the tree. Of course, the nitrogen in grass clippings needs to be balanced with phosphorus & potassium, but also trace minerals zinc, copper, magnesium and boron. You can find citrus mixes, etc. But if you pool with other like minded people, you can mix your own to suit any visible deficiencies. It has taken many years to recognise deficiencies, but keep learning about macro- & micro-nutrients. A healthy tree is less susceptible to pests. Perhaps your navel sheds water and gets more air to the leaves that are more upright than others. Mine does and is healthier for it. They love a dead wood prune now and then to get the air through. Good work!

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks! Yes, good tips. I did give them a feed at the end of the video and talked about pruning them to increase air flow. I intended to do a follow-up video about pruning and trace elements but never got to it.

[@chrismarkle7577]

As a pest control professional with 30 years experience this is a great idea. However I noted you mentioned the hand can sprayer previously had Round-up in it. For the sake of a non selective herbicide sterilent you should have an example of( PPE) Personal Protective Equipment.

[@markdrenan8481]

Mate he's not showering in round up, he's simply demonstrating ways to make your own oil spray, PPE is a little overkill for a few citrus plants

[@chrismarkle7577]

@@markdrenan8481 That's not my point. The point is that he's demonstrating that it's OK to simply clean out equipment that contained a herbicide without concern for PPE. Probably most likely a reason so many people sued re: Round up... They probably lacked any common sense to protect themselves. The minimal amount here is not the issue it's the frivolous attitude without forethought.

[@markdrenan8481]

@@chrismarkle7577 I understand the point you're trying to make, and personally I wouldn't use the same sprayer, however at no point did he recommend using a sprayer that contained round up maybe it's the only one he had at the time, I think you should just simply enjoy the effort he went through and sharing it with backyard gardeners mate!

[@raykinney9907]

I'd be very careful to avoid using ANY glyphosate-containing products ANYWHERE. If you read the scientific literature, rather than the advertising literature, you begin to become more alarmed with the extensive toxicologic adverse effects happening with this chemical! Read the literature. Glyphosate replaces glycine in amino acid chains, leading to dysfunctional protein formation, which has lots of adverse effects potentials for physiologic systems. In other words buyer beware! Normally, this level of dilution might seem adequate, but avoid buying and using this chemical, it is a shortcut for gardening, but has hidden dangers at small levels IMHO.

[@valiantdecastro1572]

Great video , I learned a few things about controlling the pest on my orange tree. 👍

[@glennaparson5131]

Really liked your video! I just bought a commercial pest killer but will try your solution first. Will look forward to watching another, especially with kids, dogs and chickens!

[@josmith2002]

❤ your video, thanks😊. I wish it was this simple to treat Citrus Gall Wasp disease too 😢

[@rayhanahadi4012]

Thank-you , I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thank you so much it works 👍🙏

[@time-to-sew]

Pretty awesome for first one! How exciting. Hope you got rid of of those pests 😱

[@johnfirth3752]

Good job Man Iam over how bad the stink bugs are this year

[@terryelainee]

First time watching your video, i will try your spray. seems to be a good way to go ..like your style.

[@qualqui]

Great First video ya made here Danny and my Grapefruit tree will be as grateful as I am, planted in 2002, it began producing yellow grapefruit(first years the fruit were really sour, 😵‍💫but beginning the 3rd year the fruit mellowed out and it was in the winter of 2021 that I took note of a black sooty mold on both the fruit and upper part of the leaves, will be using your white oil recipe to help my grapefruit tree get better and insect resistant. Thanks for sharing, 👍and 👋from central Mexico! 🤠 COOL ya have some little helpers with ya! 👶👶

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks Joe. Hope it helps. Just remember to dilute it as per the video and once the insects are gone the mold should start clearing up in no time.

[@barrymoreton5760]

Thank You, very simple & cheap remedy, well presented

[@robmart1617]

Thank you. Just what I needed to know.

[@quynhnguyen9301]

Danny, love your style, Dave

[@alliciafrye5869]

Great video - thank you for sharing. I’m going to try this mixture right now. Fingers crossed.

[@doodlingsdoodlings6085]

Thank you. Thank you. I hope I can save my plants. I learner about this white oil today

[@annerusan9658]

Great will try it. Watch out if it don't work😐

[@patdrain8515]

Great video, very helpful and well produced. Thanks

[@neildavies300]

Excellent video, many thanks.

[@helenbi3992]

Cool mate thank you 🙏 I will try it.

[@helendunn4650]

Cool love it spray some on lilly pilly black spotlike your no nonsense info little guy cute😂😂😂

[@josephinehenry8236]

Lol subtly pushes kid out of the way of camera whilst pouring stuff in bottle. New sub !

[@abc_cba]

Can you please do a compilation video of all the fruit trees in your orchard ? Subscribing with a hope. Best wishes from India 🇮🇳

[@gracehc9356]

Really helpful thanks for sharing

[@adrianmillard6598]

Thanks for the advice.

[@MrsHeath62]

Well done thank you

[@ltlbw4442]

Thanks for sharing this great video. I can't believe it's your first. It was great! I gained a love for citrus over the last 2 years and I'm eager to learn what to do to help them thrive. Do you mind sharing what growing zone area you live in.

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks Latoya. I'm in the arid zone of Australia.

[@nikthekat]

Well Done. Enjoyed the Video. Thank you

[@vedhayc4973]

Thanks for sharing this

[@delphinegriffith920]

Well done great videos 💐🦋

[@traviswyatt7922]

Thanks Danny

[@user-dt2bt4jl5k]

I want to try it ❤😂😂😂😂

[@peterwaples6272]

I will go n try now. Thanks

[@raider1978raider]

Great Video thanks 👍🏽

[@TasteThatPinkBaeMon]

Thank you! This is quite helpful :)

[@opelokab]

Thank you

[@GregBarfuss]

You’re supposed to feed the trees around the drip line, not the bark of the tree and you’re always supposed to put an application oil on your trees in the evening when the sun is going down not in the morning.

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks for the comment. You're mostly right. But it depends really, which I probably didn't explain very well in the video sorry. My trees were still small so applying it that close to the trunk was fine. Also the time of day depends on the day. I sprayed in the morning and it was ok because it wasn't a really hot day. The solution is also very diluted so even if it was hot, that small amount of oil isn't enough to harm the plant. The pests went away and the tree flourished so I must have done something right ;-) Thanks for watching.

[@terencechandler845]

Good on ya mate good video

[@markbraxton1289]

What about leaves turning totally black on lime will that mixture handle that sir ?😊

[@marycurcio2274]

Good job. Thanks Danny.WWG1WGA

[@faikburakcar1980]

Hey mate, great video. Did it work on all the types of insects? Thanks

[@joselitog76]

Hi, I’ve been looking for something to control a pest that my orange 🍊 tree has which are black dots under the leaves that cause yellowing of them for this reason I’ve never harvested any oranges from it in years. My question is: wouldn’t the oil in the mix cause leaves to burn specially where I live in Las Vegas where is very hot and dry in the summer? Thanks!

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

There is a risk of that in very hot weather. But it is very diluted. Remember 1 part of oil to 20 parts water. I would suggest do it later in the evening when the direct sun is not on it. Give it the night to work. And if you're really worried about it you could hose it down in the morning. Might have to repeat a few times. Hope that helps. Let me know how you go.

[@denisemoloney1751]

Shouldn’t you sprinkle the feed further away from the trunk away from the base of the truck , to where the feeder roots are the drip line ? Other wise 👍🏼👍🏼

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Absolutely you should. Good tip. As mine were fairly small trees the feeder roots would still be quite close. As they grow I would fertilise further out. Thanks for watching.

[@jakesgrobler1634]

So how did it work?

[@devbachu7072]

This is for all pest oil an soap

[@terracegardening786]

Nice work done mate👌but aint it bad to spray the same during sun? Well it aint in my dictionary as i usually do the same during sunset and inspite of vegetable oil i prefer Neem oil rather and voila! It works like a miracle.Peace🤘🏻 Happy Gardening☺️

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks mate. Neem oil is just a vegetable oil derived from the neem plant, so both work just as well 🌳. The sun shouldn't affect it if it's diluted as much as I suggested 👍. It was a beautiful sunny day that day and it didn't affect the leaves at all 😁☀️

[@terracegardening786]

Good to hear☺️Keep the good work up👍

[@sypher0101]

What does the oil do? I've heard people using dishwashing liquid + water, which I'm assuming the dishwash liq makes the spray stick to the leaves, but what does the oil do?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

The oil coats the insects and blocks their pores so they can't breathe which kills them. The detergent acts as an emulsifier, essentially thinning the oil and allowing it to mix with water for better coverage and effect. How that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

Good video! I’m wondering if that same mix would work in a vegetable garden. I know that an oil spraying program is the cornerstone for pest management in many home vineyards! Klaus

[@NMW80]

Did you end up trying this diy white oil on your vege garden?

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

becksta29 So far this season the pests and predators seem to be in balance. The only thing I have sprayed so far is some BT which only kills caterpillars. I’m keeping my eyes open though! Klaus

[@NMW80]

What We Do oh okay thanks mate. Just wondering Cos I may try the white oil on some veges. It’s working well so far keeping aphids off my roses and herbs etc. Man I’m so sick of pests, especially when ya neighbours don’t control the aphids etc on their roses and they are where they keep coming from. Never had aphids ever until neighbour bought roses. They seem to love my oregano, thyme and even my sage etc too. My mint cuttings had aphids too but strangely the mint outside even though it looks to be getting eaten a lot I can’t see any aphids. I don’t want them getting into my vege garden especially when spring hits. It’s winter here in Aus so the aphids outside are as bad atm but I even got them inside 🤦‍♀️ I stupidly brought some cuttings inside off my mint and other herbs and that’s all it took(before I knew I had aphids) then they took over my whole indoor garden in a very short time. I lost quite a few cuttings etc too Cos I didn’t see them in time.

[@krisachar]

👍🏽

[@artlecl]

Did it work? 🤔

[@leonardodavid1945]

Nice video sir, i learned from it. Sir how often it should be sprayed with the white oil liquid? And also, what is that granules or fertilizer you feed in the plant?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad you learnt something. I spray again when I notice pests have started to return. In the video I was feeding them a fertilizer specifically for citrus.

[@leonardodavid1945]

@@dannysdiyandgarden thanks again sir. God bless.

[@sfax]

@Danny, did you notice improvements later?

[@johnnycake020]

It definitely works. Especially good for quickly killing scale insects. You can see them turn from green (alive) to brown (dead) as they suffocate under the oil. Make sure to spray the tree thoroughly from all angles (above and below leaves and branches). Best done at night when temp is under 30 degrees Celsius.

[@andreiaandreia9459]

hello,i would like to know what u do to keep tour orange tree fruitting yellow oranges.my lemons suppost to be yellow never turn yellow on the tree.thanka

[@deemuzik5582]

Great info thank you , can I ask if you plant your trees still in their pots and do you put many holes so they can eventually break through ?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

No, the trees are removed from their pots and planted directly into he ground. I dug the hole wider and deeper than required and mixed in well decomposed compost before planting.

[@rosemcbirney5123]

What happens if you don’t wash off the plant. .?

[@fazranafazal9618]

Love ur video I have 8 different citrus plant but they fell their flowers I don’t know why if you got their problem plz let me know thanks

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks :-) Citrus drop flowers for a few reasons. Could be to much or not enough water, so make sure you are watering consistently and that your soil is well draining. Or it could be nutrient deficiencies. Citrus are hungry plants so feed them a good citrus fertiliser every change of season.

[@fazranafazal9618]

@@dannysdiyandgarden thanks for the reply

[@JinneHelpVirHenna]

Roundup mentioned ... ouch.

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Yes. This video is from a few years ago before all that came to light.

[@cristinalattuada5322]

Did you have ants around the trunks? I do... and they help out the pests because they feed on the sap. I wonder if your oil would get rid of the ants also? Thank you

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

There were definitely ants taking care of the aphids and scale. The white oil won't exactly do much to the ants, but they won't be able to protect the pests from it. So no pests, no ants.

[@user-tz2dd9kn8h]

Thanks Dan in going to give it ago we infested with stink bugs .

[@jackieheaney6864]

Did it work?? I have cottony cushion in my potted citrus. I have young grand children so wanted something less harsh.

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

It certainly did! Just remember to dilute it and it will be fine for both potted citrus and grandies ;-)

[@nseriousget8165]

doesnt detergent eventually wash off and get into earth?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

It will. But you use it highly diluted so the amount is minimal. You could also use any of the eco-friendly detergent options out there to reduce the impact.

[@sueellerman7984]

Top job!

[@kelly5822]

Nice video. I would like to know if the white oil worked for you trees? :)

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Yes, it worked great. Especially for the sap-sucking insects. I did notice that the Citrus Butterflies were still laying eggs on the new shoots so it might not be as effective on caterpillars. But everything else cleared out very quickly.

[@NMW80]

Danny Barnes that’s awesome and I am glad I found this comment and reply as I asked the same thing. Now I can delete my comment 👍

[@Rust-Trap-Ranch]

Will this work on vegetable and other plants, roses, etc?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Yes, this recipe will work on most plants. Just be sure to dilute the solution as per the instructions in the video. I would recommend testing it on a small patch of a rose bush first as they can be more sensitive.

[@zameerbutt5521]

Is this oil use in creams and in other medicine?

[@trishmorrow3912]

Awesome mate, hows your citrus trees going now?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Thanks Trish. Trees did really well and were still growing strong and producing heaps of fruit right up to when we sold and moved on.

[@AereForst]

Does this kill or deter ants?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

@@AereForst that's a good question. If sprayed directly on them it most likely would. Ants are usually on plants because they are feeding off other insects, especially aphids. So getting rid of the others will most likely remove the ant's food source and they will move on.

[@AereForst]

@@dannysdiyandgarden Thanks. I have a problem with scale that the ants are attracted to. Someone recommended a concentration of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water and spraying the scale. I did that and used a toothbrush to remove it. Worked very well. The ants are all over the lemons, however. I’m not sure how to keep them off the tree. I will try the white oil. Thanks.

[@samuelietto]

Very cool video! what time of day is best for spraying white oil?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

samuelietto it's best to spray in the mornings when it's cooler. The oil can burn the leaves if it's too hot. I sprayed on a sunny day but it was quite cool and didn't burn :-)

[@johnnycake020]

I spray late arvo to avoid sun and temp.

[@NMW80]

Do u find it works better than the real white oil you get in a spray can? I love white oil in can it works great for aphids from my recent experience with aphids

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

To be honest I have never bought "real" white oil. I have looked into the ingredients though and it's the same stuff. Just oil and detergent in water. And yes, it's great on aphids!

[@NMW80]

Danny Barnes oh okay cool good to know, thank you. I am nearly out of white oil at home so I will make my own solution next time cheers

[@gamingpro-qf8rc]

Can you do thison baby plants

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

I would dilute it a bit more than what I recommend in the video then test it on one. It should be ok.

[@shakil3535]

Please tell me the ratio with the water.

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

The ratio is 1 tablespoon of white oil to 1 litre of water. Check out 2:55 of the video.

[@veronicastewart1959]

Can this be used on all plant trees?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

If there are sap sucking insects on the plant it can be used, just alter the dilution depending on how sensitive the plant is. For succulents it needs to be more diluted as well as for indoor plants.

[@lovinghobby9072]

How much water did you add?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Recommended dilution is 1 tablespoon per litre of water.

[@nathanbarnes5262]

Can I use white oil on my vegetables?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Nathan Barnes you definately can. Anything that is susceptible to aphid attach will benefit from the use of White Oil :-)

[@kcrvs]

Hi! How often should I do this? Thanks!

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Just as often as you need. Keep an eye on things and as soon as you see bugs returning, treat them again.

[@kcrvs]

Thank you so much for your response! 😁

[@biancaa740]

Can I use this oil for a baby lime tree?

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

Yes. If its a young tree just try a more diluted mix first and test on a small area before spraying the whole tree.

[@biancaa740]

Danny Barnes thank you! About how often should I water it??

[@jdd6447]

Will this work with leaf miners

[@dannysdiyandgarden]

It's good for stopping the leaf minor moth laying eggs and therefore prevents them. It doesn't always get the ones that are already there as they live just below the leaf surface and are a bit more protected.

[@garyhayden2358]

Hi Danny. Im Gary and I am not an expert either but I am at watches and clocks. So ask away. Its free info from this old fart. Anyway, I am going to keep you for further knowledge if you don't mind.