Below are common, safe mixing ratios for fruit trees when using organic concentrates in a sprayer. These are general guidelines used by growers; always defer to the product label if it differs.

🍎🐝 ORGANIC BUG REPELLENTS / INSECT CONTROL (Fruit Trees)
Neem Oil Concentrate (most brands)

Mix:
1–2 tablespoons per 1 gallon of water

Use for: Aphids, mites, scale, whiteflies, fungal issues

Notes:

Add ½ teaspoon mild liquid soap per gallon if label allows (acts as an emulsifier)

Spray leaves top and underside

Apply early morning or evening

Frequency: Every 7–14 days

Horticultural Oil (Organic)

Growing season:
1–2 tablespoons per gallon

Dormant season (late winter):
2–4 tablespoons per gallon

Use for: Scale, mites, overwintering insects

Notes:

Do not spray when temps exceed 85°F (29°C)

Do not mix with sulfur products

Insecticidal Soap (Concentrate)

Mix:
2–5 tablespoons per gallon

Use for: Aphids, thrips, spider mites

Notes:

Test spray a small branch first

Must contact insects directly

Spinosad Concentrate (OMRI)

Mix:
1–2 teaspoons per gallon

Use for: Caterpillars, fruit flies, leaf miners

Notes:

Spray in evening (protects pollinators)

Avoid spraying during bloom