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Neem oil is a popular natural insecticide for plants used in organic farming and gardening for pest control treatment. Neem kills a wide variety of plant bugs!

The oil comes from the Azadirachta indica tree, a native to India known as the Indian lilac. The tree has hard shell fruits surrounded by an oily pulp.

Its active pesticide compound, Azadirachtin, is in all parts of the plant, with the seeds having the most concentration.

Neem oil is a green, yellow or white oil with a bitter, strong scent.

Neem oil kills plant pests in several ways:

By causing the exoskeleton soft-bodied insects to breakdown
When insects ingest, the Azadirachtin plays havoc with their hormones. They may lose the desire to eat, make them unable to reach the next developmental stage, or fail to produce eggs.

Neem oil application on plants proves to be an effective pesticide as a spray and a systemic insecticide when used as a neem oil soil drench.

Neem also works as a plant fungicide and a cure for bacterial infections.

There are many uses for Neem Oil on plants. Check out – What is Neem and some of the topics below to learn more.

Mealybug Problems: Natural Solutions

Mealybugs are perhaps one of the most common indoor and outdoor pests out there. These pests are a type of scale and feed off of your plant’s sap. It can

How To Make A Leaf Shine Using Neem Oil

Plants have a lot of things in common with humans. One of these is the fact that they’ll use the rain to get clean when outdoors but require artificial means

How To Mix Neem Oil Concentrate For Plants and Garden

Plant enthusiasts can’t stop singing praises for neem oil. This naturally extracted oil contains a wide range of substances that can combat insects, fungus, bacteria and even improve your plant’s

How To Apply Neem Oil – Do’s and Don’ts

Neem oil is practically a necessity for many gardeners and plant enthusiasts. This natural substance is safe for use on most plants and is safe around humans and pets in

Good Neem Oil Spray Recipe Sprays and Drenches

Gardener spraying his plants with neem recipe in a small tank sprayer

Neem oil is a potent ally in the fight against unwanted or damaging insects both indoors and outdoors. The Neem oil is deadly to at least 200 common garden pests

Can You Use Neem Powder On Plants?

You won’t get far in any book or guide on plants without running into at least one mention of neem oil. Using Neem oil on plant pests is one of

Can You Use Neem Oil For Whitefly Control

Growing plants indoors can lead to infestations, but not nearly on the level of your outdoor plants. One of the most frustrating infestations for gardeners is whiteflies. These tiny scourges

Using Neem Oil To Get Rid Of Thrips On Plants

One of the most common plant pests you’ve probably never heard of is thrips. Thrips can be every bit as destructive as aphids infestations or mealybugs. Thrips are tiny, elongated

How To Use Neem Oil For Orchid Pests

There’s no denying the draw of an orchid. The orchid has long been associated with sexuality (thanks to the Greek physician Dioscorides). But more importantly, it can be a symbol

Does Neem Oil Work For Controlling Ticks?

Neem oil has a well-earned reputation as being something of a cure-all. It has become one of the most popular natural plant insecticides on the market. Depending on whether it’s

Neem Oil Does It Control Citrus Tree Scale

Whether you have a dwarf citrus tree or an entire grove, there’s one pest that’s both common and highly destructive: plant scale. Scale infestations not only harm your tree but

Will Neem Oil Kill Lady Bugs – Is It Safe?

There are 450 species of ladybug in North America, most of which are highly beneficial as natural predators. These cute little insects devour massive quantities of plant pests, such as

Tips On Making Neem Oil Plant Spray

Neem oil is an extract of Azadirachta indica, which has some interesting characteristics. The oil serves as an effective insecticide with both antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. The primary active chemical,

Is Neem Oil Safe For Vegetables?

Growing your own produce (vegetables) is both rewarding and time-consuming. The latter usually happens because you don’t want to use harmful pesticides in the garden. Instead, you might use complimentary

How Often Can You Spray Neem Oil On A Snake Plant?

Snake plants aren’t immune from infections and infestations. Neem oil is a trusted natural remedy, but is it safe to use on these wonderful succulents? We share deatils.

Horticultural Oil Vs Neem Oil: What’s The Difference?

Two of the most popular natural pest solutions are horticultural oil and neem oil. Both oils have similar effects and uses, there are some important differences make one better than the other in certain situations. This articles looks at the differences.

What Does Neem Oil Do To Ants?

Why use Neem oil on ants? When ants can be beneficial to a garden by aerating soil and improving drainage. They even kill many common pests and eat fungus infecting plants. Ants can also be problematic, with some species feeding on the leaves themselves. Will Neem control ants?

Does Neem Oil Get Rid Of Stink Bug Pests?

They sneak into your home when you least expect it, hanging around on your walls and ceiling, waiting for your cat to eat one. If threatened, they can release the

Can You Use Neem Oil For Controlling Lawn Grubs

Lawn grubs are the larvae of several beetle species. Does neem oil work against lawn grubs. And if so, how do you use it? This article looks at using Neem oil to control lawn grubs [DETAILS]

How Often Can You Spray Plants With Neem Oil?

holes in plant leaves - would neem kill the pests

Neem Oil – How often can you use neem on plants? In general, use Neem as a preventative every 2 to 3 weeks. It helps protect beneficial insects from coming into contact with this natural insecticide. The article looks at how often to use Neem pesticide.

Does Neem Oil Kill Tomato Worms? Is it Safe?

Have you used Neem oil on your tomato plants? Have you wondered if natural organic neem pesticide remedy will work on the tomato hornworms as well? Click on this article to learn about tomato hornworms and neem oil.

How Much Neem Oil To A Gallon Of Water?

Neem oil is a popular natural pesticide and want to know “How much Neem oil per gallon of water?” It depends if the solution is applied as a spray or a drench. This article looks at how much Neem per gallon.

How Do You Use Neem Oil On Houseplants?

Neem Oil on Houseplants is a product for natural pest control indoors and generally non-toxic to humans and animals. Click on this article for details on using Neem on House plants.

Using Neem Oil To Clean Plant Leaves

Wiping leaves with neem oil to clean plant leaves

Even the most dedicated plant enthusiasts sometimes forget that their houseplants are living, breathing creatures and could use a little extra TLC. One of the most common issues that an

Does Neem Oil Kill Fungus Gnats?

Few pests are as annoying as house fungus gnats. Houseplant owners are often frustrated with these tiny flying pests on their plants. In the past, there was little you could do. Now you have Neem oil. Click on this article to learn more on how to use neem oil for fungus gnats control.

Can You Use Neem Oil On Hibiscus?

Treating pests on Hibiscus trees with Neem is generally safe, some plants may be oversensitive. We look at how to use Neem oil on Hibiscus. Click on this article for tips on using neem sprays and drenches on Hibiscus plants.

Does Neem Oil Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles?

Using neem oil to control Japanese beetles

The scarab Japanese Beetle with its voracious appetite can be a real problem in the garden. Click on this article for tips on how Neem OIl can help control Japanese Beetle infestations.

How To Use Neem Oil For Controlling Lace Bugs

Control lace bugs using neem oil persticide sprays. Neem kill these common plant eaters from sucking the plant juice from the foliage, leaving yellow spots. Their upper body has a transparent covering.

Using and Mixing Neem Oil To Kill Spider Mites

Neem oil is one natural remedy (there are not many) that can kill spider mites. Applying Neem improperly can reduce or negate its effectiveness. Learn tips on how to use Neem oil.

Neem Oil For Root Rot – Can You Use Neem To Control or Cure Root Rot?

Does Neem Oil help in controlling of root rot? Neem can be a very effective treatment method for root rot and even prevent it. The application method is important. [DETAILS]

Neem Cakes: What Are They, How Are They Used, What Are Their Benefits?

Neem cakes are made from the solids – the leftovers when processing the Neem oil leaves and seeds. These solids are turned into granules, powder, or added to fertilizers or manures. [DETAILS]

Does Neem Oil Kill Squash Bugs?

Sap drinking squash bugs pierce the leaf surface of a plant and drain its fluids. This can cause leaves to dry and fall off, as well as attacking the fruit itself. Does Neem Oil control squash bugs? Click on this article to learn more about using Neem Oil to control squash bugs. [DETAILS]