No, white oil and eco oil are not the same. While both are used as horticultural oils to control pests on plants, they differ in their composition and some of their properties.
Here's a breakdown of their differences:
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Composition:
- White Oil: Typically made from highly refined petroleum oil (mineral oil).
- Eco Oil: Usually made from botanical oils (e.g., canola oil, neem oil) that are lighter.
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Risk of Foliage Burn: Because Eco Oil uses light botanical oils that boil off plant surfaces quickly, there is less risk of burning foliage compared to white oil and other mineral/petroleum oil sprays.
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Withholding Period: Eco-Oil often has no withholding period for edible crops, while white oil may have a withholding period before harvest. This is because eco-oil typically contains naturally derived ingredients.
In summary, while both white oil and eco-oil are horticultural oils used for pest control, eco-oil generally presents a lower risk of foliage burn and often has no withholding period for edible plants due to its botanical oil base, unlike white oil's mineral oil base.
