01/05/2026
🌿 Dormant Oil: Smart Prevention, Lower Impact
Many insect problems begin in winter. Pests like scale, aphids, mites, and lace bugs overwinter on bark and branches.
Dormant oil works by smothering insects and eggs before they hatch, reducing pest pressure before spring growth begins.
Because it’s applied while plants are dormant — before flowers open — dormant oil is considered lower impact on pollinators when used properly.
It’s a preventative organic approach that protects plants early and helps limit the need for stronger treatments later in the season.
📞 Call us for an evaluation to see if dormant oil is right for your trees and shrubs.