where can I find neem??

gangaskan · May 17, 2015

I discovered today I have aphids hanging around my reaper, I know neem can be used to treat them, but where can I find it, and how should I apply?

Lovepeppers · May 17, 2015

Hydro store should have it

Proud Marine Dad · May 17, 2015

The stuff at the stores is crap.
If you want real neem order neem cake or neem oil from http://www.neemresource.com
There is no better neem anywhere!

gangaskan · May 17, 2015

Thanks!!! I saw Walmart and the likes sold some been products, but was hesitant which is why I asked

mpicante · May 17, 2015

Need oil can be found everywhere but like PMD said be careful so you don't get crappy product.

meinchoh · May 17, 2015

Diluted dishwashing liquid has worked for me. Aphids are soft bodied and the soap will suffocate them. Make sure you get under the leaves!

Baseman · May 17, 2015

meinchoh said:
Diluted dishwashing liquid has worked for me. Aphids are soft bodied and the soap will suffocate them. Make sure you get under the leaves!

i agree with mild dish soap...I've seen some people using neem and had some not so good things happen to the plants. I'm sure they over used it but a organic dish soap can't be too bad for the plant in small quantities

SacFly · May 18, 2015

I had bad aphids on a couple of plants last year. I used the neem spray from home depot, I think it's made by Bayer. 2 applications about a week apart, sprayed in the evening, and I moved the plants to partial shade. It wiped out the aphids and the plants bounced right back. I was impressed with how well it worked.

Valleyman · May 18, 2015

Amazon if you don''t mind supporting the giant- Dyna Gro Neem for 8 ounces -$11.85 and ships free

I mix it with Dr. Bronners Sal Suds for a great organic incecticide

gangaskan · May 18, 2015

is it ok to spray them mid afternoon? i whipped up some seventh generation dish soap and shot the plants with a spray bottle around noon. and how often should i apply?

Proud Marine Dad · May 18, 2015

Valleyman said:
Amazon if you don''t mind supporting the giant- Dyna Gro Neem for 8 ounces -$11.85 and ships free

I mix it with Dr. Bronners Sal Suds for a great organic incecticide

I just ordered a gallon of Dyna Gro Protekt on eBay this morning. That's the only bottled product I use.

suchen · May 18, 2015

gangaskan said:
is it ok to spray them mid afternoon? i whipped up some seventh generation dish soap and shot the plants with a spray bottle around noon. and how often should i apply?

To answer your question, no. Spraying any oil or surfactant on the plants while the sun is out is asking for your plants to be completely roasted. What until the sun has gone behind the trees/buildings or do it 4ish hours before the sun is up high enough to shine on your plants. If they are wet with oil and the sun is shining on them, you're gonna have a bad time.