Pesticide Classification |
__ Herbicide |
_X Fungicide
__Bactericide |
_X Insecticide/Miticide
__ Molluscicide _X Repellent |
Properties |
Properties |
Properties |
__ Selective
__ Non-selective
__ Pre-emergent
__ Post-emergent
__ Systemic
__ Contact |
_X Broad Spectrum
__ Specific
__ Systemic
_X Non-systemic
_X Protectant
__ Eradicant |
__ Synthetic
__ Biological
__ Oil
__ Soap
_X Botanical
__ Other |
_X Broad-spectrum
__ Specific
__ Systemic
_X Non-systemic
__ Contact poison
_X Stomach poison
__ Other |
Common Brand Names:
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Bonide Bon-Neem Concentrate & RTU |
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Concern Garden Defense Multipurpose Spray |
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Ferti-lome Triple Action Plus (+ Pyrethrins) |
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Monterey 70% Neem Oil Concentrate & RTS |
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Monterey Neem Oil RTU |
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Safer BioNEEM Insecticide & Repellent |
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Schultz Garden Safe Fungicide 3 RTU |
Chemical Action and Usages: Botanical insecticide, repellent and fungicide. Active ingredient of the first four brands listed is clarified hydrophobic extract of Neem oil. These products control fungal diseases including black spot, mildews, rusts and scab. Insects controlled include whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, scale, caterpillars and other listed insects. Active ingredient of BioNeem is azadirachtin which is extracted from the seeds of the Azadirachta indica (neem tree native to India and Burma). It controls a wide range of insects including aphids, bagworms, budworms, caterpillars, leafhopper, leaf miners, mealy bugs, thrips, webworms and whiteflies. Neem is a stomach poison that disrupts the hormone balance of targeted insect to the point where feeding, breeding, molting and metamorphosing are severely impaired or prevented. It is most effect on juvenile insect stages. It also has insect repellent qualities in that targeted insects will not feed on neem-treated foliage (e.g. Japanese beetle) Neem products may be used on certain flowers, trees, shrubs and ornamentals. Some also have a vegetable label.
Cautions/Instructions: Read the label carefully of the brand you have selected. Apply the product according to the instructions on the label.
Toxicity: Very low toxicity to humans, birds, bees and many other beneficial insects such as lady beetles. May be toxic to fish.