Neem oil based product, Ref. 8060

Neem oil based product
30 ml bottle with spray nozzle

The oil is extracted from the seeds and leaves of the neem tree. For hundreds of years, it has been used as a natural pesticide and is also found in many products that you use in your daily life, including:
- cosmetics;
- toothpaste;
- pet shampoo;
- soap.
In India, neem leaves have long been used for medicinal purposes to:
- strengthen the immune system;
- purify the blood;
- improve liver function;
- maintain the health of the cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems.
Despite all its benefits, neem oil is best known as a safe and effective insecticide that works on all stages of insect development, from larvae and eggs to adults.
Neem oil is a biodegradable and non-toxic product. It is safe for birds, pets, fish, livestock, and other wildlife.
Product do not harm bees, butterflies, or ladybugs.

Neem oil an effective natural pesticide that eliminates more than 200 species of insects and pests. The most common ones are:
- Aphids
- Mites
- Scale insects
- Cicadas
- Whiteflies
- Caterpillars
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Red nematodes

The oil can be used as a dormant spray for leaves to get rid of overwintering pests and eggs, or as a repellent during the growing season.

The product is also used to combat powdery mildew and other common fungal diseases, including:
Black spot
Scab
Rust
Leaf spot
Gray mold

To destroy fungi, spray plants once a week until the fungi disappear, then spray every two weeks to prevent them from reappearing.

Insects do not develop immunity to neem oil-based pesticides, as they do with other types of pesticides. This means that neem oil remains effective even after repeated use.

Natural products with neem oil is one of the most popular for caring for and protecting bonsai and is especially valued for its gentle but effective action. Below is a detailed and practical guide specifically for bonsai.
Important: Neem oil is not an instant solution, but works cumulatively and is ecologically friendly. It is especially useful for bonsai and other plants grown in pots indoors, where chemicals are undesirable.

Overall result:
- improves the condition of the leaves and gives them a slight shine;
- reduces stress after pruning and transplanting.

Application:
The product is based on neem seed oil. For ease of use, it contains substances that improve wetting and prevent component degradation.
After shaken several times, the product is ready for use.

Spraying - spray both sides of the leaves, also slightly wetting the bark.
Prevention - once every 10-14 days.
For pests - once every 5-7 days (2-3 treatments in total).

Important rules for use:
- Do not spray in direct sunlight (it decomposes under the influence of ultraviolet rays).
- Do not use at temperatures above 28 °C.
- The best time for treatment is in the evening or morning in diffused light.
- Always test on 1–2 leaves one day before treatment.
After use, place the bottle with the product in its packaging box in a cool, dark place out of the reach of children and animals.

The product is not a food product and can only be used to control pests and plant diseases.

For which bonsai is the product best suited:
- chinese elm;
- maple;
- juniper;
- pine;
- pomegranate;
- ficus.
Use with caution:
- conifers with blue bloom;
- bonsai with small leaves.

Possible mistakes
- use in the sun or in hot weather causes leaf burns;
- frequent use slows down growth.