Have you heard about neem oil and giving it a try in your garden but haven’t seen the results you were expecting? If so, this article is for you because in it, I’ve listed 9 things that could result in your neem oil not working properly, as well as additional tips and suggestions for gardeners…
Neem oil is a widely-known natural insecticide that contains a chemical compound (azadirachtin) that’s been shown to kill, damage, or repel over 200 different insect pests. But does neem oil kill or injure helpful pollinators? Does it hurt other beneficial insects? Neem oil won’t hurt pollinators—unless it’s directly sprayed on them—since bees, wasps, and moths…
When it comes to battling bug infestations in my garden, I love neem oil for the same reasons that insects hate it–it’s easy to mix, easy to use, and kills bugs within just a few days. But what is it about neem oil that makes it such an effective natural insecticide? Why do insects hate…
If you’ve been using neem oil in your garden for any amount of time, you’ve likely wondered whether you can spray it on your vegetables before a harvest or not. Can you spray neem oil on plants a week before you harvest any veggies? A few days before? Can you harvest anything on the same…
I’ve been using neem oil for years, but when I was first introduced to it, I wasn’t sure how it compared to other store-bought insecticides: Was it safe to use in my garden? Could I spray it on fruits and vegetables? Derived from neem trees (Azadirachta indica), neem oil is a natural, organic product that’s…
Neem oil is, hands down, my favorite organic insecticide. Derived from neem trees (Azadirachta indica), neem oil kills a wide variety of garden pests and yet breaks down quickly, causing no damage to plants if applied properly. But what happens if it isn’t applied properly? Is it possible to use too much neem oil on…
If you’ve already heard about neem oil, then you likely know that it’s a natural insecticide prized by practically all organic gardeners. Its primary chemical compound–a naturally occurring chemical called azadirachtin–wreaks havoc on bugs’ biological, hormonal, and reproductive systems. But what insects does it kill? And how does it kill them? Although neem oil can…
Neem is is an incredible natural insecticide that kills off a variety of destructive garden pests. But did you know that there are several steps you can take–and important mistakes you’ll want to avoid–to make your neem oil spray as effective as possible when it comes to killing bugs? Let’s start with some general guidelines,…
You’ve likely heard of the benefits of neem oil as a natural, organic insecticide, but you might be less familiar with exactly how long neem oil lasts, both in terms of its overall shelf life and its effectiveness after you’ve mixed it with water. If stored in a cool, dry place, neem oil has a…
Derived from neem tree seeds, neem oil is an incredible natural insecticide. It’s mostly harmless to beneficial pollinators, but it’ll wreak havoc on the biological and hormonal systems of aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and many other garden pests. Unfortunately, neem oil doesn’t typically kill bugs on contact, which raises an important question: How long does…
