Damn, really? Thanks for the heads up!! Iāll investigate surely!!
@Roon
Using a few common household ingredients, you can easily make your own neem oil insecticide plant spray. Pay attention to the Neem oil ratio as well as how to dilute neem oil for plants.
Ingredients:
To make 1 Quart Neem Oil Insecticide spray, you will need:
To make 1 Gallon Neem Oil Insecticide spray, you will need:
Process:
Step 1: Fill a spray bottle with warm water.
Step 2: Add Liquid dish soap to the spray bottle. Gently stir to mix the soap.
Step 3: Add neem Oil to the mixture.
Step 4: Close the bottle and shake the mixture until oil is well combined with the soap mixture.
Step 5: Spray the mixture on the top and bottom of the leaves, shaking the bottle frequently between the sprays.
When and how to apply Neem oil mixture on plants
Does your squash or eggplant have holes on the leaves? Do you see small insects crawling on the tomato plants in garden? Or are you annoyed by the fungus gnats flying over the seedlings that you started indoors? If you answered āYesā to any of the questions or to control any pests that damage your vegetable garden, you need to use neem Oil spray on the infested plants.
Tips for applying the Neem Oil insecticide in your garden:
- Some bugs hide the underside of the leaves. Thoroughly wet both sides of leaves with the spray.
- Neem oil spray should be applied in the morning or evening. Avoid spraying the plants in the afternoon hours and when the temperature is above 80F.
- Oil should have a chance to come in contact with the insect to be able to kill them. Avoid spraying when the rain is expected shortly.
- Donāt store the neem oil mixture as its effectiveness will reduce after 40 minutes of mixing with the water and soap. Discard the remaining oil spray mixture when done spraying.
- Donāt forget to clean the spray bottle or sprayer before storing it. The neem oil residue can clog up the nozzle when dried.
- Start with the above recipe. If there is no improvement after a couple of applications, increase neem oil amount to 1.5 times.
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As a pesticide: To control an infestation, apply the neem Oil spray every 7 days until the bugs are gone. Remember, neem oil is an organic, natural product. It takes time to completely get rid of the bugs. Be patient and continue application every 7 days. Consistency is the key here!
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As a preventative spray: To prevent attacks from pests on your plants, be proactive in applying the neem oil spray. Soak the plants with neem oil spray at every 14 days interval. Avoid the high-temperature days of summer.
Neem oilās key ingredient, āAzadirachtinā, is an excellent insect repellent, but does it work on controlling fungus?
2. How to use Neem oil on plants to control plant diseases:
Not only insects but diseases can also damage a garden. Typical disease symptoms in plants include yellowing or wilting leaves, spots or lesions, stunted growth, and premature death. Many plant diseases are caused by fungi, which can be challenging to control. Bacterial and viral infections are also common. Prevention is key to keeping your plants healthy, as treatment can be complex once a plant is infected. Regular inspection of your plants, prompt removal of diseased specimens, and good sanitation practices will help to keep your garden free of disease.
Is Neem oil a fungicide?
Yes, Neem oil has excellent anti-fungal characteristics. It can help control many fungal problems in the garden, including powdery mildew, blight, rust, Scab, and black spots. When applied as a preventative measure before the plant is infected, neem oil can protect the plant from the fungal diseases for the entire season.