
Using Neem Oil - Dave's Garden
Jun 14, 2017 · Plus, neem oil's antifungal properties will prevent unwanted spores from germinating. Nearly all of neem oil's beneficial properties can be attributed to nimbin and azadirachtin, two compounds in its chemical composition. What to Look For in Your Neem Oil
Garden Pests and Diseases:Garden Safe Fungicide 3 vs Azamax
Sep 26, 2013 · Azamax has one component from Neem that has insecticidal properties: Azadirachtin. So the Azamax has insecticidal activity but not fungicidal. Its a product that has extracted the insecticidal portion of Neem and concentrated it for better activity agaiants insects, mites and nematodes.
The Big Five Critters That Will Eat Your Houseplants - Dave's Garden
Nov 5, 2012 · Spraying houseplants with a registered insecticide; active ingredients include azadirachtin, permethrin, pyrethrin, resmethrin, and rotenone Whiteflies One of the easiest houseplant insect pests to recognize is the whitefly.
Organic Gardening:scales on lime tree - Dave's Garden
Jun 22, 2009 · The first line of defense would be hand-picking. You can also use neem oil, but if you opt for the neem, use only cold-pressed or virgin neem oil (such as that made by Dyna-Gro). Steam and solvent extraction methods of many other neem oil products destroy the azadirachtin, which is the key to its usefulness as a natural insecticide.