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Tree and Shrub Dormant Horticultural Oil

Lawn Pride® offers a seasonal service that applies dormant horticultural oil to ornamental trees and shrubs, helping to control overwintering pests like spider mites and aphids. This treatment is safe for pollinators and reduces insect populations without leaving any harmful residue.

Tree and Shrub Dormant Horticultural Oil
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  • Lawn Pride’s dormant oil treatment helps suffocate and kill overwintering pests such as spider mites, aphids, scales, and other insects that may harm your trees and shrubs during the warmer seasons.

  • Our application utilizes a light layer of horticultural oil on plant leaves, blocking the breathing pores of harmful insects and managing their populations without harsh chemicals.

  • Dormant oil dissipates quickly, leaving no toxic residue, which makes it safe for pollinators who visit your plants in the growing season, people, pets, and wildlife.

  • In addition to insect control, dormant oil can help manage powdery mildew, a common disease affecting the foliage of certain plants.

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What pests does dormant oil control?


Dormant oil can control a range of pests, including aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whiteflies, adelgids, scale insects, and caterpillar eggs. It suffocates young insects and eggs, which helps reduce pest populations in the upcoming growing season.

What pests does dormant oil control?

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Why Choose Dormant Oil Application for Your Shrubs and Trees?


To control pests on ornamental trees and shrubs, we recommend applying our dormant oil treatment at the optimal time: late fall through early spring. The horticultural oil spray creates a protective barrier on the plant’s surface, suffocating overwintering insects without harming pollinators or the environment. This solution promotes plant health and a natural reduction in pest populations. Dormant oil applications offer an eco-friendly way to protect your ornamental trees and shrubs from pests.

Why Choose Dormant Oil Application for Your Shrubs and Trees?

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  • 75% Off First Application + 2 Surface Insecticide Treatments Included

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    Offer available to new customers who enroll in a multi-treatment program with automatic payment. Minimum number of treatments required may vary by location. Pricing and service availability are based on lawn size and geographic area. Limit One. No Cash Value. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. Locally owned and independently operated franchise companies. Other restrictions may apply. For additional terms, visit: neighborly.com/terms-of-use

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Tree and Shrub Dormant Horticultural Oil Services

This dormant horticultural oil application is tailored to the needs of ornamental trees and shrubs, helping to control insects while promoting plant health. Our service is designed to provide effective pest control for trees and shrubs without leaving toxic residues, supporting the well-being of pollinators and the environment.

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    Lawn Pride has taken the responsibility off my hands and they’ve done a fantastic job. My lawn looks great, my technician is knowledgeable and friendly. Love that fact I can relax and know my lawn is in good hands with a great company.

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    Lawn Pride is extremely attentive to each lawn’s needs. They’re extremely thorough and I’ve recommended them to several friends. My lawn looks like a commercial, and they’ve nurtured new seed and sod into a healthy yard, while stressing the maintenance. Highly recommended.

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    They always let me know what they were doing with each application and what I should and shouldn’t do for the next week (e.g. don’t mow the lawn for 2 days, etc.) Any time I have called with a question, I received an immediate response.

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    Lawn Pride has been great so far! They always call and let me know when they will be there so it’s never a surprise. Very friendly staff and very pet cautious with their treatments.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horticultural Oil Treatments for Trees and Shrubs

With more than 40 years of experience in dormant oil treatments, Lawn Pride is the local Tree & Shrub care team you can trust. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most common questions homeowners have about tree and shrub Dormant Oil Treatments.

  • The best time to apply dormant oil is in late fall after leaf drop or in early spring before plants break dormancy. This timing ensures the oil can target overwintering pests without harming plant growth or pollinators.

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