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solid7 said:Neem is particularly ineffective when you don't emulsify. I know that you read tons of stuff online that says you just mix it with water. But it's an oil. And as such, it's first priority is to reconstitute into a glob, that floats on top of a less dense liquid.
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https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Pure-Castile-Liquid-Soap/dp/B00120VWJ0/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=dr%2Bbronners%2Bpeppermint&qid=1555016282&s=gateway&sr=8-2&th=1 <--- Dr. Bronners w/peppermint essential oil extract
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If you use this mixed with Neem at a ratio of 2 Tbsp Neem to 1 Tbsp soap, per gallon of water, you'll find that it's about 10000 times more effective. Also... make sure that the Neem is warm beforehand. I like to mix the soap and Neem in a separate container first, get it well emulsified, and then add it slowly into the water.
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I use the stuff at least once every 2 weeks in the summer. If not, I get overrun with aphids, broadmite, and whitefly.
I decided to follow this advice and it proved to be sound. This mix was very effective, all three times I've used it lol.
Now hold on.....I had to use it three times because I never did the follow-up spray in a week or so. As a result, the few survivors rebuilt their ranks until I had another infestation. My bad.
BUT, this was a great solution for me. ymmv.
Thanks 7.