Neem Oil

17 years ago

Has anybody here used Neem Oil on Brugs to control an infestation of mites? I think I might have mites on my plants, and was talking to someone today about the success she's had with using Neem on her orchids for insects. I'm not sure it would be all right to use on Brugs, with their fuzzy leaves, or if it would cause some burning?

Any help would be appreciated!

-Ann

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givelittle_getlots
17 years ago
Sorry can not help you on that one Ann. Do a search here in the forum about neem Oil. I am SURE you will find tons of info since it comes up here and there.

Good luck
Lucy
joe (Wisconsin USA)
17 years ago
Ann, I am an orchid grower and use neem oil on my plants. It should not hurt or burn the foliage. You need to mix it 1 tsp. neem oil with 1/4 tsp. liquid soap/detergent per quart of warm water. Be sure to use the 100% neem oil. I use the Dyna-Grow brand.

Good growing,

Joe
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tommysmommy
17 years ago
I use Neem oil on my brugs, no problem if you don't count the smell as a problem. It's quite effective, just dilute according to instructions. But I also use systemic insecticide on my plants esp. when they're in for the winter.
Diane
jumpin4joy
17 years ago
Agreed! Its fine. i used it last year in the GH. Im just not a fan of the smell. Brandy
anniebomm
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you for answering, everybody!

I appreciate you giving your opinions and will give this a try!

-Ann