If stored in a cool dry area, the shelf life of Orange Oil is 3 years.
Orange Oil is only labeled to be used in a foliar solutions, soil drenches, and cleaning solutions. It is only going to deter some insect pests such as fire ants and will only kill those insects that are sprayed directly during application.
Orange Oil is safe for children and pets as long as they are kept out of the treated area and dries completely before allowing re-entry. Orange Oil is known to repel certain insects like Fire Ants, however, the manufacture does not make claims that it will repel domesticated animals such as cats. Pl…
Read Full Answer »Orange Oil is not recommended to treat termites. Orange oil is said to have repellant tenancies, but will not be a good choice to eradicate termites. Please visit our Termite control page. Please identify what type of termite you are treating for and then you will be able to be…
Read Full Answer »No, Orange Oil is not a pesticide. It is used as foliar solutions, soil drenches, and cleaning solutions. It is only going to deter some insect pests such as fire ants and will only kill those insects that are sprayed directly during application.
Orange Oil cannot be directly applied to animals. Please see our pet treatment page for the products that can safely be applied to pets.
As long as you are not applying Medina Orange Oil during the heat of the day there should not be damage to leaves.
Orange Oil is used mostly to deter insects. However, it may suffocate worms that come in contact with it after fresh application.
Medina Orange Oil should be used for cleaning solutions, foliar sprays and soil drenches as labeled. It is not recommended to use in a diffuser. Â
Medina Orange Oil is labeled for household and gardening uses, but not for human consumption.
Diluted solutions of the Orange Oil can be used as a natural adjuvant to assist other sprays and soil applications. For other non label uses we recommend you contact the manufacturer, Medina Agricultural Products at 830-426-011.
Orange Oil is not labeled to be applied on carpets for fleas so we are not able to advise of the mixture rate for this use. For indoors, we would highly recommend our Indoor Flea Kit. It is our most popular product for indoor flea control and is usually the final treatment that peop…
Read Full Answer »Medina Orange Oil is not labeled to be used in septic tank or drains so we cannot confirm that it would be safe for a septic tank.Â
We do not recommend using Medina Orange Oil for spider control. Orange Oil is not a pesticide nor is it labeled for any specific insects. While it may slightly deter some insect pests, it will only kill those insects that are sprayed directly during application. If you are looking for a "natura…
Read Full Answer »Medina Orange Oil is a concentrate that needs to be mixed with water before using.
Medina Orange Oil is not a pesticide nor is it labeled for any specific insects. While it may slightly deter some insect pests such as fire ants, it will only kill those insects that are sprayed directly during application.  We would recommend one of our roach control kits. You can see the kit…
Read Full Answer »The Orange Oil will not likely work for the boring beetles in your trees as it will not translocate through the tree. What type of trees do you have and what type of boring beetle are you dealing with?
Depending on the time of day the Medina Orange Oil was applied and how much sunlight it was exposed to while wet can cause burning to trees, ornamentals, bushes, etc. It is best recommeneded to apply this product early morning or late evening because it is an oil-based product and can burn foliage a…
Read Full Answer »Medina Orange Oil is not a pesticide nor is it labeled for any specific insects. While it may slightly deter some insects and pests such as fire ants, it will only kill those insects that are sprayed directly during application. Per the label instructions:  Foliar Solution: mix 2 oz. per ga…
Read Full Answer »While most Orange Oil products are exactly that, oil extracted from orange peels, we cannot tell you for sure if its the same as the brand you mentioned as we do not carry the XT 2000.