eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced Organic Insecticide & Miticide

eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced is a registered organic insecticide and miticide made from 100% plant-based oils. It provides effective control of common garden pests while remaining safe for beneficial insects when used as directed.

Ideal for vegetable gardens, fruit trees and ornamental plants, eco-oil controls pests such as aphids, scale insects, two-spotted mites, whiteflies and citrus leafminers. With no withholding period, treated vegetables and edible crops can be harvested and eaten on the same day.

Made in Australia using locally grown plant oils, eco-oil contains no petroleum-based oil derivatives and is suitable for organic garden pest management.

What Is eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced?

eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced is an organic pest-control spray developed to manage damaging insects while supporting a healthier and more balanced garden ecosystem.

Unlike conventional petroleum-based horticultural oils, eco-oil is formulated entirely from plant oils. It works effectively at low application rates and offers a reduced risk of foliage burn compared with many traditional oil sprays.

The HIPPO Enhanced formulation also contains naturally occurring organic compounds designed to imitate the defence signals released by plants when they are attacked by pests.

How Does HIPPO Enhanced Technology Work?

When plants are attacked by insects, they naturally produce volatile organic compounds that act like an SOS signal. These compounds help attract beneficial insects that feed on common garden pests.

HIPPO Enhanced eco-oil replicates this natural plant defence mechanism by incorporating similar organic compounds into the spray formulation.

Research conducted during a three-year project with Charles Sturt University demonstrated that the HIPPO Enhanced formulation can attract beneficial insects into the garden, including:

• Ladybirds

• Lacewings

• Hoverflies

• Parasitoid insects

This allows eco-oil to provide a dual-action approach to pest management: it controls troublesome pests while encouraging beneficial insects to help restore the natural balance of the garden.

What Pests Does eco-oil Control?

eco-oil helps control a broad range of common garden pests, including:

• Aphids

• Scale insects

• Two-spotted mites

• Whiteflies

• Citrus leafminers

• Other common sap-sucking and soft-bodied insect pests

It is suitable for use on vegetables, edible crops and ornamental plants.

Key Benefits

Registered Organic Pest Control

eco-oil is registered for organic use and certified by Australian Organic, making it an excellent choice for organic vegetable gardens and environmentally conscious growers.

Made from 100% Plant Oils

The formulation contains only plant-derived oils and does not contain petroleum derivatives commonly found in traditional horticultural oil sprays.

Safe for Beneficial Garden Organisms

When applied according to label directions, eco-oil remains safe for beneficial organisms such as:

• Bees

• Ladybirds

• Lacewings

• Earthworms

• Other helpful garden insects

Attracts Beneficial Insects

The HIPPO Enhanced formulation helps attract beneficial insects that naturally prey on garden pests, supporting a more balanced garden ecosystem.

No Withholding Period

There is no withholding period for edible crops. Vegetables and produce may be harvested and eaten on the same day as treatment when the product is used according to the label.

Effective at Low Application Rates

eco-oil delivers effective pest control at relatively low rates, helping growers manage insects efficiently.

Reduced Risk of Foliage Burn

Its plant-based formulation is designed to reduce the risk of foliage damage compared with many petroleum-based oil sprays.

Australian Made

eco-oil is made in Australia using locally grown plant oils.

GM Free

The formulation is free from genetically modified ingredients.

Why Choose eco-oil for Your Garden?

eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced is ideal for gardeners who want to control pests without unnecessarily disrupting beneficial insects.

It combines direct pest control with a plant-inspired method of attracting natural predators into the growing area. This makes it particularly suitable for vegetable patches, home gardens, fruit trees, ornamental plants and organic growing systems.

Instead of relying only on conventional insecticides, eco-oil helps create a more sustainable pest-management strategy by supporting the beneficial organisms already present in the garden.

Suitable For

eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced can be used as part of an organic pest-management program for:

• Vegetable gardens

• Edible plants and herbs

• Fruit trees

• Citrus trees

• Ornamental plants

• Flower gardens

• Home gardens

• Organic growing systems

Always read and follow the product label before application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eco-oil an organic insecticide?

Yes. eco-oil is a registered organic insecticide and miticide certified by Australian Organic. It is made from 100% plant-based oils.

What insects does eco-oil kill?

eco-oil controls common pests including aphids, scale insects, two-spotted mites, whiteflies and citrus leafminers.

Can eco-oil be used on vegetables?

Yes. eco-oil is suitable for use on vegetable crops and other edible plants when applied according to the product label.

Does eco-oil have a withholding period?

No. eco-oil has no withholding period, allowing treated produce to be harvested and eaten on the same day when used as directed.

Is eco-oil safe for bees and ladybirds?

eco-oil is designed to control pest insects while remaining safe for beneficial insects such as bees, ladybirds and lacewings when used according to label instructions.

What does HIPPO Enhanced mean?

HIPPO Enhanced refers to a plant-inspired formulation that contains organic compounds designed to imitate the natural SOS signals released by pest-attacked plants. These signals help attract beneficial insects into the garden.

Does eco-oil contain petroleum?

No. eco-oil is made from 100% plant oils and contains no petroleum-derived oils.

Where is eco-oil made?

eco-oil is made in Australia using locally grown plant oils.

Product Highlights

• Registered organic insecticide and miticide

• Controls aphids, scale, mites, whiteflies and citrus leafminers

• HIPPO Enhanced technology attracts beneficial insects

• Made from 100% plant-based oils

• Contains no petroleum derivatives

• Safe for beneficial insects when used as directed

• Suitable for vegetables and ornamental plants

• No withholding period

• Effective at low application rates

• Reduced risk of foliage burn

• Australian Organic certified

• Made in Australia

• GM free

eco-oil HIPPO Enhanced provides effective organic pest control while helping beneficial insects support a healthier, more naturally balanced garden.