eco-neem
eco-neem is a registered organic insecticide for the control of insect pests on fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, lawns and in potting soil.Effective against chewing insects including caterpillars, black beetle larvae, citrus leafminer, bronze beetle, grass grub beetle, leaf roller, potato beetle and sucking insects including aphids, whitefly, psyllid, scale, mealybugs, mites and thrips.
Why is eco-neem better than Neem Oil?
Neem oil is made from the fruits and seeds of the marvellous neem tree, Azadiracta indica, native to India. In the Indian subcontinent Neem trees have been used for millennia in natural medicine to treat aches and pains, skin conditions and as insect repellent.
Raw neem has a very complex molecular structure, with the seed kernels containing the highest concentration of useful compounds. Azadirachtin is the substance in neem that delivers the insecticidal effect, so it is the most important ingredient for garden insect control.
Azadirachtin can be extracted from raw neem seed and concentrated, to create a botanical insecticide with much better performance than simple pressed neem oils. eco-neem is extracted by a hydro-distillation process to preserve the purity of the azadirachtin compound. No hexane or ethane solvents are used in the process, so eco-neem is free of the solvent residues found in some other azadirachtin-based products. Check for hazard diamond icons on product labels – these may indicate the presence of solvents.
eco-neem is authorised and registered by ACVM in New Zealand for use on edible fruits and vegetables, which means our product has passed stringent requirements including residue analysis, submission of independent field trial data, and an environmental degradation assessment. On top of that, eco-neem is certified by BioGro NZ as an input for organic production/gardens.
How does Azadirachtin work?
Azadirachtin in eco-neem works in multiple ways to control insects. The two main modes of action are suppression of insect appetite (they starve to death) and restricting growth (juveniles are unable to moult successfully). Plant damage stops as soon as the insect ingests eco-neem but insect death may take several days depending on their size and type. eco-neem is safe for pets, birds and beneficial insects, including bees. Avoid using around waterways, as it can be harmful to fish.
Features:
- Safe to use on fruits and vegetables
- BioGro certified as an input for organics
- High azadirachtin levels of 10.6g/L
- Withholding period (WHP): 1 day
- Enhanced stability and a 2-year shelf-life
- eco-neem is compatible for mixing with eco-oil (an emulsified botanical oil spray) to make a combination multi-mode insecticide spray
Pack Sizes:
100mL concentrate (Highly concentrated to make up to 50L of spray)
250mL concentrate (Highly concentrated to make up to 125L of spray)
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Contains 10.6g/L Azadirachtin A in the
form of an emulsifiable concentrate made from NeemAzal™ Technical
Click below to download the product label:
| Plant/Situation | Pest | Rate | How to Apply |
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| Vegetables, Fruit, Ornamental plants | Caterpillars Sooty mould | Mix 10mL per 5L water | Apply when pests appear. Re-apply every 7 days while pests are present. Good coverage is important so apply spray to upper and underside of leaves to point of run-off. Note plant safety CAUTION information. Caterpillars: Use of an emulsified botanical oil spray additive, e.g. eco-oil™ is recommended. Note: There may be some species within this pest group that may not be controlled. Sooty mould: Spray insects directly above and around or within the sooty mould affected areas. Mealybugs: use the higher rate when pest numbers are high. |
| Aphids, Leaf miner, Leaf Roller, Mites, Potato Beetle, Scale, Thrips, Whitefly |
Mix 15-25mL per 5L wate | ||
| Bronze Beetle, Mealybugs, Psyllid |
Mix 25mL per 5L wate | ||
| Home garden lawns, plant pots and garden beds (ornamentals only) |
Grass Grub Beetle | Mix 20mL per 5L water to treat 10 square metres | Apply at the first sign of pest infestation and before pest populations build up to damaging levels. Ensure thorough coverage of treated areas. Apply using a watering can. |
| Black Beetle larvae | Mix 10mL per litre water | Apply as a soil drench using a watering can. For Black Beetle, the optimum application time is peak egg hatch which occurs between mid Spring to mid Summer. Ensure thorough coverage of treated areas. | |
| Ornamental citrus | Citrus leaf miner | Mix 25mL per 10L water | Begin applying when new flush growth is 4 cm long. Apply every 5 to 14 days with presence of new flush growth. Ensure that new flush leaves are sprayed on top and underneath. |
| WITHHOLDING PERIOD (WHP): 1 DAY IT IS AN OFFENCE TO USE THIS PRODUCT ON ANIMALS. |
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| STORAGE & DISPOSAL: Store in the closed original container in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children. DO NOT store in direct sunlight. Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper, placing in a plastic bag and putting in garbage. | FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764 766). FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY CALL: 0800 220 770 (ALL HOURS) |
