Neem

[Eric Muehlbauer]

It was OK on scales, but no better than sunspray oil....which is very good, but it doesn't stink. I've never found any kind of oil to be effective on mealies. For them I'll use pyrethrin or alcohol.

 

[Candace]

It was OK on scales, but no better than sunspray oil....which is very good, but it doesn't stink. I've never found any kind of oil to be effective on mealies. For them I'll use pyrethrin or alcohol.

I agree with you. I've had the same results.

 

[NYEric]

I use it w/ Merit 75!

 

[Erythrone]

Heat destroys the helpful molecule (Azadirachtin)

http://www.discoverneem.com/neem-oil-spray.html

 

[NYEric]

"Neem oil can solidify at low temperatures. If it has gone lumpy you need to warm it up by placing the container in warm water. Warm, not hot! 85F (30°C) is plenty."

 

[slipperscout]

My mealies drink Neem like it was orange juice. Occasionally, I do manage to drown one that cannot swim.
I find much better results with Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer. Use concentrate at 2 Tbl/gallon. Cheap too, $12.95 at K-Mart for 40 OZ of concentrate!
I don't think microwaving Neem is a safe thing to do, unless you can start your microwave from a remote location. Be prepared to replace your microwave!

 

[biothanasis]

Can we really use sunspray oil on plants to treat insect infestation?

 

[Jim Toomey]

Best time to spray is when the plants and air are cool... Like at night.

 

[Shiva]

Rose, there are only 25 hours in my days! Lp

I didn't know New York was on Mars! oke:

 

[NYEric]

I didn't know New York was on Mars! oke:

You have to be here to understand what the NYC pace is like.