Applying horticultural oil during dormancy is an excellent way to suppress spring insect populations. Modern oils have no temperature restrictions—unlike older formulations that required heavier winter grades. The optimal timing? A warm winter afternoon when dormant insects are actively respiring; the oil effectively suffocates them.
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