Neem is best known as an organic method for controlling insect pests. The compounds contained in the oil work in many ways against many insects, interfering with their reproductive cycles, inhibiting their feeding, serving as a repellent, and, with some pests, as a contact-insecticide that kills them outright.
Neem oil, applied as a foliar spray or “leaf shine,” is especially valuable to indoor and hydroponic growers. The spray prevents fungus and other leaf diseases. It’s particularly effective against spider mites, indoors and out.
Neem oil has anti-microbial properties, and the pungent smell makes it useful for use as a natural pesticide. Bugs can’t stand the smell or taste of the oil, and they’ll take flight from your plants as soon as they can. Neem oil has anti-microbial properties, and the pungent smell makes it useful for use as a natural pesticide. Bugs can’t stand the smell or taste of the oil, and they’ll take flight from your plants as soon as they can.
Neem oil creates an inhospitable environment for the pests, killing them or forcing them to move on to other food sources outside of your yard.