How to use neem oil
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RoadManDenDron
Chumono
you mix it with water and a splash of dish soap which acts as an emulsifier.
This can then be sprayed onto pests directly, but not in direct sunlight, better in the evening. Or used as a root soak which is supposed to work like a systemic, where it is taken up by the plant and then any pests that try to eat it die.
This can then be sprayed onto pests directly, but not in direct sunlight, better in the evening. Or used as a root soak which is supposed to work like a systemic, where it is taken up by the plant and then any pests that try to eat it die.
pandacular
Masterpiece
You can also buy ready made Neem oil solutions in spray bottles. I usually give trees I buy a once over when I get them home so they don't bring any unwelcome guests.
Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
The premade stuff over here is too diluted to be functional.
So I advise everyone to just make it themselves; two tablespoons of cold pressed neem oil to one litre of hot water and half a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid soap.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
I make my own as I use it. Many of the pre-made stuff is ridiculously watered down (like 1.0% neem oil, and the rest "inactive" ingredients).
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Spraying foliage and soil worked for my tree. Mine was swarming and is now free.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Keep the trees in the shade while treating for a couple of days after.
Oil+sun+heat=fried tree
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Yes! I followed that instruction (was recommended to me prior to use).
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How’s your tree doing now? Mine cleared up and is thriving. Did you spray?
Mike Corazzi
Masterpiece
Along these lines I have a further question.
Neem oil eradicated the mighty mites on the juniper in this thread: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/pale-top.60729/
Besides killing mites, does Neem Oil have any beneficial action on the plant itself?
Neem oil eradicated the mighty mites on the juniper in this thread: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/pale-top.60729/
Besides killing mites, does Neem Oil have any beneficial action on the plant itself?
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Sticking to the schedule and keeping the "solution" agitated is key.
Neem will work EVERY time, if you utilize it correctly.
Or at least it has for me, and everyone who follows these simple "suggestions".
Neem will work EVERY time, if you utilize it correctly.
Or at least it has for me, and everyone who follows these simple "suggestions".
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