(Almost) Everything you need to know about Neem Oil as an Organic Pesticide

How to make a neem oil solution or spray to target pests in your garden or vegetable patch!
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Things I forgot to mention:
1. The legal situation for using Neem Oil / Azadirachtin is quite complex. I might do a separate video on this at a later date if people wish for it.
Neem oil isn't technically a registered / approved pesticide in the UK. It is approved in the EU under EC Reg 1107/2209 (sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/bpdb/R.... There are numerous research documents discussing its effects and impacts, which conclude that by and large, it is safe. A good summary can be found in this document produced by the US Environmental Protection Agency: www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_...
2. BUT Neem oil is NOT banned in the UK. This is a rumour that was started by someone editing the wikipedia page for neem oil and getting a few details wrong. Because the active ingredient isn't technically approved for pesticidal use alone, it is necessary for products containing the active ingredient to go through a process of individual approval. There are examples of products containing azadirachtin which have been approved for the UK market. More info here:
(webarchive.nationalarchives.g...) Using the mixture as I describe in the video is considered a home remedy and using it at a small scale is likely permissible under UK law in the same way that many other home made garden remedies such as garlic sprays, compost tea, spraying milk for mildew etc. are allowed.
More info here: www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/use...
3. Neem oil absolutely stinks so be careful using it indoors or in greenhouses and try to avoid getting it on yourself or your clothes!
4. Neem oil can be really effective for potted plants, by making up a solution in the same way that I've shown in part 4, and using it to water the plant.
5. Neem oil solidifies in cold temperatures and can be harmed by high temperatures. If you need to liquefy solidified oil then place the bottle in warm, but NOT HOT, water.
I hope you enjoy this one, probably the most work I've put into producing & researching a video!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Part 1: What is Neem Oil?
1:21 - Part 2: The Reported Benefits
2:56 - Part 2b: Potential Drawbacks / Things to be aware of
4:19 - Part 3: How Does Neem Oil Work? / The Science of Neem Oil
6:06 - Part 4: How to make a Neem Oil mixture for spraying
8:06 - Part 5: Spraying Neem Oil / How to apply Neem Oil
9:57 - Results 1 week after first application
11:02 - Results 2 weeks after second application
13:14 Part 6 - Conclusions, Weighing the Benefits, Advice for you!
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[@JBNat]

Easiest Neem Oil Application: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaHRnomdg7uagc0 A year later and I'm still using neem oil, but I've ditched the sprayer and prefer the 'root drench'!

[@brgovender8879]

A great video. Very well presented. Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@angieyvonnemay]

Found this video very informative learned a few things. I had started using neam oil a couple of weeks ago and it is working out good for me. Thank you

[@ZatoWizardz]

This is my favourite one fo your videos so far 😁 it's so well produced and great content too. 👍

[@JBNat]

Thanks very much! Appreciate it

[@eliandkate]

JB this is such an amazing informative video. There is so much in the way of useful information here. Perfect. Hope you don't mind if I direct folk to your video from my channel, I think this is exactly the kind of information people are looking for and in a really fun format to watch. Loved those macro shots showing the reality of pest control.

[@JBNat]

Thank you so much!! Please do direct people over here!

[@hamidesmaeilzadeh9648]

Brilliant, thanks mate

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

Brilliant information JB. I've just bought some. Answered lots of questions.

[@JBNat]

Ahh fantastic Jean! I'm glad you found this video after the livestream! Drop me another comment or email or find me in discord or on the live shows if you have any questions!

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

@@JBNat thanks JB. I sprayed last night before the live. I'll keep an eye on things, maybe spray again in a week's time. Very useful to know I can use regularly, ( and earlier) to prevent rather than cure.

[@niallmccauley2097]

Tons of useful information! Love it! 👍 Neem oil isn’t something I’ve used for a long time, so I’m going to give it another go!

[@JBNat]

I can't believe I forgot to mention the fact that it absolutely pongs so do be careful using it!!

[@bubbles-1020]

I treated all my plant with a quite strong neem oil emulsion after finding spidermites on some of my plants and a lot of the plants' younger or more delicate leaves didn't make it and developed a lot of brown looking spots. So guys be wary of that and don't use too much neem oil in your mixture! :)

[@ashleyggg123]

very helpful thank you

[@pan.africafairtradenigltd]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[@mariokotlar303]

Fantastic video, thanks a lot!

[@JBNat]

Most welcome!

[@Kitty-hj6nv]

I have not yet used neem oil but I am getting ready to put it on now, my young pear tree has spider mites. So I was watching your video to know how to use it properly. Thanks for sharing!!!!! Great video!

[@JBNat]

Thanks very much! I hope it works well for you!

[@emy1111]

looks like a winner

[@avanbhathena7788]

Very well explained! 👏✔️

[@JBNat]

Thank you very much!

[@joyridef6830]

One of the best videos I ever watched, Neem oil perfectly described with lots of details how to use it. Listening to you is also very therapeutic lol

[@JBNat]

Thank you so so much! That is a really wonderful comment to read.

[@waikatoplants3059]

Got some today.and spayed my indoor plants tonight.june 1st 2022.thank you for your suggestions.will spay again in 3 weeks

[@__Shellspace__]

iv just got some neem oil so i watched this vid to check how to use , was funny when you said you may look like quasi modo lol , i had a hoody on looking for slugs the other night , and my son shouted ET PHOOOONE HOOOOOME lol i nealry fell over hahaha

[@farhadrezaei1473]

Thank you so much for this great video. My cherry trees were about to suffocate because of Neem oil, and I had no idea how to wash it off from the leaves effectively. You saved my beautiful trees. Thank you

[@JBNat]

oh wow, I'm so glad I was able to help!

[@gypsygirl731]

Well done video

[@JBNat]

Thank you!

[@777daf]

Great video plenty of good content

[@JBNat]

Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed!

[@addammadd]

My mix is Castile soap, neem, xanthan gum & vegetable glycerin (to assist the XG hydration process). The XG assists with dispersion and adhesion; I highly recommend it.

[@JBNat]

Fascinating! I just so happen to have xanthum in the cupboard as I use it to emulsify my hot sauces..

[@robhunt-watts8908]

So impressed that I subscribed. Thanks for the knowledge, it is priceless.

[@SA-lr1sf]

Thank you. I wish you would also show how to use Blood Meal.

[@MrChacings]

We have a lot of neem trees in our neighborhood and I have one in my backyard. We usually boil the leaves and drink the solution to treat many conditions. It's actually some kind of herbs which is good for our health but it is extremely bitter. If you drink this neem juice once a week or two, even the mosquitos won't be interested in sucking your blood.. Haha. We usually use the same solution to spray on our garden too. I don't know about the fruit/nut though. So I cannot testify whether it has the same effect or not.

[@MrChacings]

So I think spraying neem oil to our plant does not actually harms the insects. It just that the plants suck the oil and make them bitter, those making the insects lose interest on them. Neem oil in heavy concentration does contain poisonous substance for microbacteria or even the delicate roots I believe..

[@tecmow4399]

Such a beautifully shot and well presented video! I also particularly loved the Easter Eggs you’ve left with the text flashing up! 😂 It’s incredibly information rich while being easily digestible. 👏

[@JBNat]

Ah thank you so much! Very kind of you to say. The fact that it's a year old means that there's so much I would do differently today 😅 really appreciate it!

[@dhanratan1208]

Hey JB Cutty Shark, You have to make a mixture of 2.5ml litre of water. and you should sprinkle on plants either early morning, or evening as it breaks down in the heat of sun. its very effective when applied accordingly, and you should repeat the treatment every 14 days.

[@willyougamewithme5391]

Neem cake into soil mix works too! It will be absorbed by the plant.

[@emdeejay7432]

Try spinosad or pyrethrin, if the neem oil just doesnt cut it sometimes. Also b.t. is supposed to be for worm and caterpillars. Theyre all natural stuff too. I think sulfur can help as well, i know it helps for fungus, and i think it works for some insects too

[@coloursmoke]

Great video, lots of useful info. Neem oil is something I have never tried, always meaning or maybe Neaming to give it a go... perhaps this year if i get to planting anything. Hahhah! That Ice cream van, many 99s from that exact van..the kids love em. I hate the sound of it ;-) regards, Giles

[@JBNat]

Giles!!! I thought I recognised your profile picture from somewhere 😀 I do recommend neem oil, it did wonders for me!

[@MisterBearKorpo]

Great video JB. By the way, I have been using neem oil for years and it's really effective. It's perfect for prevention (1x/wk spraying) and in case of infestation, I spray every 3 days. Depending on the infestation, you may need to spray 3-4-5 times. But it does save the plant and kills the disease. Again, kudos to you.

[@JBNat]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 😁

[@philippiansfourseven]

Which brand is the best when it comes to Neem oil?

[@JBNat]

I've only used the one linked in the description so I can't compare. Anything that's "100% cold pressed neem oil" should be good.

[@developer_AI.]

Very helpful and informative video 👍 Where to buy the best neem oil

[@henricusshivasan8863]

Thank you for your video. I am looking at neem oil as a natural pesticide against termites. For my wooden house.jn the tropics. Do you by any chance have any experience or ideas about that. Cheers Henk

[@Pranav_Kharade]

Nice Info👌😍 Have u ever heard about agriculture based Neem oil?....no need of soap for mixing

[@jec_ecart]

Thanks for the insect warning.

[@chantalveal6629]

Thank you for the video. Is this safe to use with birds in the area? How about dogs too?

[@ecoonce23]

Will neem oil work on Ants and spider mites? Battling spider mites on my Monstera.

[@pauloroarty1799]

Very interesting but I find the common or garden flamethrower works best for me

[@JBNat]

hahahaha I'm not too sure how well the plants would do after a lick of flame or two!!

[@clytieking8883]

You talk about neem oil.i live in Belize and it's difficult to get some of the pesticide for the pest in my garden please I am open for suggestions.

[@user-jj9sg5fu1e]

Really useful JB, thanks. I thought you said early in the video that you shouldn’t spray it on salads or brassicas, leaves that you would eat basically? Did I get that wrong as later on you did spray them?

[@JBNat]

Yes good points. The salads I were spraying were a bit of an experiment because they were so aphid invested. The brassicas are early enough that I wouldn't be eating the leaves (and a lot are broccoli). People are mixed about this, some say if you wait 2-3 weeks to eat it then it's fine, others say once you've sprayed you'll always taste it. I've personally switched to drenching the soil (have another video on that) which makes this not an issue :)

[@user-jj9sg5fu1e]

Thanks for that JB. So what veg would you use it on then, if no salads or brassicas?

[@JBNat]

Spraying still works well for anything that flowers and fruits; trees, potatoes, roots/carrots, Beets, tomatoes, chillies, aubergines, courgettes, squash, peas/beans/legumes, all sorts!

[@dns_error]

What about black knots having dealt with aphids now with neem oil

[@NefariousEnough]

Thanks, Mate!! Well done. Great explanation. I use Dr. Bronner's unscented baby formula as an emulsifier. The stink only lasts a few minutes. I use it on everything from pear trees to culinary herbs. I use it half strength in the evening and more often than some suggest. Stinky but effective!!

[@JBNat]

Really glad you enjoyed! Dr Bronners is magic stuff 😁

[@JBNat]

@@jackcat5575 sure, my email is in my about section on my KZbin channel

[@quangdinh7725]

Please tell me where I can get neem oil in usa Thanks

[@shehababdullah7466]

Very useful video, can we spray the neem oil on the fruit such as the apples, olive, etc ?

[@JBNat]

Best to avoid the fruits - these are unlikely to absorb the Azadirachtin, and it can be hard to wash off so you don't want to spoil the taste of your fruit! Leaves are the best, or watering it in to the soil like I show in my update video :)

[@sdqsdq6274]

hmmm , does it really kill white fungus , i been spraying a couple of times , like no effect

[@kevinwainwright9412]

Hi in plant marigolds around your plants this will stop afeds.

[@CardsbyMaaike]

does it affect the taste of the salad leaves to humans too?

[@cynthiahiebert5023]

I follow many farms! The neem oil should be used very early in morning or just before dark! It changes the patterns of butterfly and bee patterns!

[@JBNat]

Very true! I'm sure I say this in the video once our twice :)

[@sdqsdq6274]

really ? not at night ?

[@normasommerville2603]

Will Neem oil work for carrot fly?

[@PreatorRaszagal]

Thanks for a really informative video with all the plus and minus things as well as your own conclusions and tips. Sure gave me some ideas of how to use it. Now I only have to find somewhere in Sweden that sells it :) Oh, and now I'm off to watch the insecticidal soap video you suggested while some of my plants stand in the bathtub soaked in soap water to battle an aphid infestation..

[@JBNat]

Really glad you found it useful! Hope you can get on top of them

[@dawoodmubarik4237]

We've a wild plant in Pakistan that's way more sour I taste then neem and it also does work more effectively the. Neem We call it koar tumma

[@kenobetrader955]

You can use Yucca powder instead of Soap to emulsify the Neem Oil.

[@migueltigrelazo]

That's cool thanks

[@emdeejay7432]

When I was younger I used to smoke weed and I grew some plants one year and I used some dish soap and water as a spray. One of those plants in particular was never the same, it got completely fried, the buds didnt form right the leaves looked like golden yellow and crispy even when the new ones grew in. It got so fried. You definitely wanna use real soap as they call it or castille soap. Dish detergent can absolutely fry a plant.

[@JBNat]

100%

[@IryCookie]

Can you eat lettuce, kale, herbs, spinach and other vegetables that have been sprayed with neem oil? Thanks in advance 😊!

[@BurtDavis]

Everything I've read seems to indicate that in the diluted form it's fairly non-toxic after spraying on your vegetables, and if you are washing the vegetables after harvesting, prior to eating, then you should have no worries. Pure neem oil is toxic if ingested which is why they warn against having it around when children might have access to it. Hope that helps.

[@IryCookie]

@@BurtDavis Thank you for the explanation 😃🌿!

[@JBNat]

Have you used neem oil in your garden? What's your experience been?

[@v.j.l.4073]

I just tried it for the first time today. My research has turned up that the oil will not last for years, as you said. It actually degrades in a year or two - UNLESS - you refrigerate it, then it will last longer, but not for a really long time. It thickens when it gets cold, and thawing and cooling a larger quantity degrades it also. So what I have done is bought small 1 oz containers (about 2 T) that I can portion it out into and refrigerate those, so you are thawing only a dose at a time and not refrigerating and thawing the same oil over and over. Freezing doesn't work - ruins it.

[@gcoates7]

Premix the neem and soap before adding to water. Emulsifies much better

[@JBNat]

Yep! I suggested this on the screen in text as some people prefer it. I find myself using this method as well now 😄

[@jivaramchaudhary5064]

Neem is a task fors all world

[@HeyGuysHave121]

Neem oil is organic and natural and it does not have bad effects like you have of pesticides, they cause diseases, so I would recommend using Neem oil.

[@shadyfieldhomestead1974]

Does neem oil work on stink bugs? They also might be called shield bugs. Also, it doesn’t hurt the plant? I doused all the leaves tops and bottom. I noticed you sad make sure plants aren’t in a drought, we just had rain for the last two days, today was the first sunny dry day

[@JBNat]

I'm not sure about shield bugs, as long as they're not sprayed directly or don't eat the leaves of the sprayed plants they will be left unaffected!

[@beverlyfrancis8433]

Does being emulsifier prevent clogging of spray hose?

[@JBNat]

Yes it should do!

[@susanwong4791]

Hi.. .pls advise when can we harvest the vege after spraying neem oil onto it ?

[@JBNat]

Lots of people say different things! It's safe for humans to eat, but people always recommend a few days generally. But if you've sprayed it on something leafy that you're directly going to eat, like a cabbage leaf or a lettuce, then apparently it can taste very bitter and you should wait at least 5 days or so. Hope that is helpful!

[@susanwong4791]

Thank you for your advice.

[@eliasalqamar4970]

Hello Mr. JB! New subscriber here. I just want to ask if Neem Oil can also rid of pest beneath the soil. My problem is about those pest eating the roots of my plants, I often see molds also. Does Neem Oil will work for that?

[@JBNat]

Thanks for subscribing! It definitely depends on the specific pest. It's very good for some soil-Bourne beasts such as fungus gnats. But I don't think it would work too well on something like big fat beetle grubs. Same answer for the molds as well! It really depends on the kind of mold. I tried using it on plants with downy mildew and it unfortunately didn't do much to help.

[@eliasalqamar4970]

@@JBNat oh, thank you for a very quick response! Thanks for the tips. I'm watching some of your videos randomly right now. Have a good day

[@JBNat]

Hope you enjoy! I'm still on a bit of a holiday from it at the moment but I'll get back to making them soon I'm sure!

[@eliasalqamar4970]

@@JBNat will be waiting for more updates

[@cynthiahiebert5023]

Also spray the bugs and larva off plants first!

[@LucasEY]

Thanks for your advice! I've been using a neem oil mixture on my garden with great success, but my biggest gripe with it is actually that it's next to impossible to clean out of my sprayer. I can refill the sprayer with water and dish soap, shake, and spray out several times and I still get gross neem residue/chunks leftover inside. Can't fit my hand inside to manually scrub either. Have you had that problem/any suggestions?

[@JBNat]

Hmm that's interesting. I generally only use my sprayer for neem oil alone, so I've not noticed that it's difficult to get rid of. I can imagine it, although in theory the method you've described should be good enough to get rid of it. Maybe take it home to a sink and try to get it soapy, big shake, then tip it all out and repeat a few times?

[@LucasEY]

@@JBNat Will give that a shot, thanks! I just realized that it may be that my hose water is too cold, so it causes the neem to congeal on the inside instead of loosening it up/washing it out

[@Celladorzz]

@@LucasEY maybe try with some rubbing alcohol as well

[@antoniomartins3280]

Add small stones and shake the bottle.

[@drewsurgenor2269]

Try it with a bottle brush, should work well!! Or some dry rice with cold water and shake :)

[@livemypassiongarden.]

When it is appropriate to eat your green vegetables after spraying with neem oil?

[@addammadd]

Wash them, as you already should be, and it will be fine.

[@theshakyharlots5194]

Is it ok to use on leaf veggies? And safe to eat if I use it on leaf vegetables?

[@JBNat]

Yes but it takes a while until you can eat it or else you'll get the bitter taste. Still safe to eat because it's so diluted.

[@MZ-pq2lh]

Can I spray my tomatoes when is a tomatoes all ready for pick up.

[@petemitchell6788]

Yes. It can be used up to day of harvest. Buy only cold pressed neem oil, not the hydrophobic processed stuff.

[@ozorasakayam9187]

How did you liquify the neem oil? I bought the same one and it’s very thick and gloopy..

[@JBNat]

Neem oil solidifies at low temperatures! If room temperature is too cold for it, maybe you could leave it in the greenhosue for an hour. Alternatively you can put the bottle in warm water for a while, and it should liquify. Mine solidifies every winter too.

[@ozorasakayam9187]

Thank you!

[@cool-eh9hj]

How is it on treating powdery mildew ?? Using neem oil?? Didn't hear anything on that on vid??

[@cool-eh9hj]

Can't wait to hear back!!

[@JBNat]

Hello! Honestly it's difficult to say, some people say yes and other people say no! I think it depends on the type of mildew and the plant that it's growing on. I know that my spraying did nothing to deter the PM I had on my Courgette plants, but they are EXTREMELY susceptible to it. If you do use it specifically for PM then you should try and do it very regularly, maybe once a week, and it's always best used as soon as you see a problem starting, or even before, as a preventative measure :) Good luck!

[@annlyder8657]

Thank you. Could I use neem oil before there's an infestation?

[@JBNat]

Absolutely! It works fantastically as a preventative measure if you know you're likely to be suffering from pests later in the season. I start treating all of my chilli peppers around April, before any aphid infestations can really set in.

[@Ben-mq4wx]

Dawn diluted with water, and peppermint works way better. Use every 3 days or so in the am.

[@JBNat]

Very different kind of treatment! Contact sprays do work very well for lots of people though, and it's undeniably cheaper.

[@ericrobinson2462]

Peppermint and other botanical oils contain a minimum of 200 compounds hardly a contact spray.

[@JBNat]

How would you describe it? I call it a contact spray as it's not the same as a systemic pesticide.

[@redcurrant2023]

Is neem oil effective against black fly esp on broad beans?

[@JBNat]

In theory yes! I've never tried it myself but know some people have successfully used it on their beans. Good luck if you try it out!

[@veronicaguyre4214]

I am considering a neem oil root drench for Echinacea ‘white swan’ to prevent mites from destroying the flower buds. Ideas? Have you root drenched any plants? Yea or nay? Cheers from New Hampshire,Us zone 4.

[@jivaramchaudhary5064]

२१ century neem is gold

[@luzvimindapaule3368]

is neem oil safe for our health as we spray it

[@JBNat]

If you're spraying outdoors there should be no issue. If you're spraying on a greenhouse it may be best to wear a mask but I've never done so and suffered no short term effects. Good question!

[@loesje1234]

so what type of soap should we use?

[@JBNat]

Hello! Good question. I do link to a card for another video that goes into deep detail on soaps, but I know they don't work on mobile, so you might not have seen it. If you're interested the video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHbHm4OmrrOjfsU You can also find a link to a castile soap in my description which I just added, and this should be absolutely fine for your plants!

[@bennyrobles9194]

The sun on our Caribbean island is way too hot and strong for neem oil. I tried it on my lemon trees. Next day the sprayed leaves were brown and burned in the sun.

[@JBNat]

How interesting, neem was developed and cultivated in the tropics of India, so it might be that it's whatever you mixed it with or the time of day you applied it that caused the damage.

[@bennyrobles9194]

@@JBNat Hi JB. Maybe you can help me. I used like 3 hands of only neem leaves, dry but still green. I boiled them for about 20 min in 1 gallon water. I put some of neem liquid in a clean windex bottle spray. Further I added 4 small tea spoons of liquid dish was soap. In end 1 table spoon of olive oil. Shake well and spray. Before I spray again, I shake it. Hope I did everything good. Greetings from the Dutch ABC Caribbean islands.!!

[@JBNat]

I'm no expert, (only used pre-made oil!) but it could be the dish soap which is the main culprit for causing the leaf damage - it damaged a lot of my leaves when I used it which is why I added the disclaimer in the video about using natural or castile soaps instead! Good luck with your trees!

[@bennyrobles9194]

@@JBNat I’ll try the soap. Thanks so much.!!

[@JBNat]

Good luck!!

[@francobeyond]

2:10 😂💀

[@delboy6699]

Well there is a difference if you buy pure Neem oil for beauty usage and pure Neem oil for agriculture use, the agriculture version will dissolve in water so there is no need to mix the soap together.

[@JBNat]

Do you have a source or any more info on this? I've literally never heard anything like that before? If it's 100% cold pressed neem oil it won't mix with water.

[@delboy6699]

@@JBNat I order today the agricultural version and i have read all of the instructions, there is no mentions about mixing it with soap before. I can give you more info when the Neem oil arrives. On the product it says its 90% pure neem oil, nowhere it says its cold pressed.

[@robertcatlett4393]

I just used neem oil on my marijuana plants I didn't put the soap in with it but I got some on my skin and was worried about getting sick or something.

[@JBNat]

So long as you don't eat it I'm sure you'll be fine - people use it as a beauty product on skin & hair and stuff!

[@ChrisJohnson-pd4hh]

I use neem oil but it concerns me that products containing azadirachtin are banned for use in horticilture in UK. - Chris.

[@JBNat]

Hi Chris! Thanks for your comment. I did consider covering this in the video but it is a very complex situation and all the literature I could find said it was safe to use. There's some info on the testing they've done in the US in the description!

[@snakeheadparadise]

Is UK trying to ban natural products that rival their chemically produced ones? Now this comes up on my search: "A search on here shows that neem oil seems to be this subs go-to for aphid issues, however, it appears to be banned in the U.K. due to its concerns it could cause infertility, abortions or liver damage in children (all things I'm keen to avoid!)."

[@JBNat]

@@snakeheadparadise Hi, very complicated subject. I found the reddit thread you're talking about. The main reason that pesticides containing Neem are banned is because of the associated risks to children and pregnant women. The two studies cited on wikipedia (Meeran et. al & Bhaskar et. al.) are both concerned with direct ingestion of pure neem oil. This shouldn't be a concern when using the concentration described in the video. I can't ACTUALLY find any source saying that neem products are banned in the UK, but I think it might be banned for use in creating products. It's certainly not illegal to buy or use it, although the law is kinda weird on this stuff. From the HSE ( www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/user-areas/garden-home.htm ): "Part of the legal definition of a plant protection product takes into account the intended use of the product. For example garlic extract sold as a foodstuff doesn't require authorisation under plant protection product regulations but garlic extract sold as an insecticide does. In practice this means a number of own use home-made remedies such as beer traps or coffee grounds fall outside the scope of regulations." Interestingly it is approved as an insecticide under EU regulation 540/2011 ( www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/1293/2020-12-31/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true )

[@mikehernandez264]

I use it works Great, thanks for your advice Colorado Silverback777.

[@jamesbroyles602]

Will need oil expire?

[@JBNat]

Hi James! As far as I know it doesn't degrade over time, it's a bit like vegetable oil in that regard. It might be less potent over a timescale of like 5-10 years? The important thing to note is that it does degrade when you mix it with an emulsifier - so once you've got a mixture in the sprayer that will only last about 8 hours before losing effectiveness.

[@calebthomas5411]

How come it says to test spray when my plant is probably the same as every other plant ? 😂 I just got cold pressed neem oil.

[@thebullwhisperer916]

? Overuse or miscalculation of the mix can lead to damage

[@ace2044]

thanks really good video, neem oil is amazing for bugs. You look like Russel Crowe xD :)

[@JBNat]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching - although I'm not sure if being compared to Russell Crowe is a compliment hahahaha

[@ace2044]

@@JBNat Haha I meant it in a complimentary way, Russell Crowe is awesome! I stumbled on your video because I'm wondering something...... if neem oil is good for killing bugs, would it also kill the soil microbiology if used as a soil drench? Thanks again for your vid

[@JBNat]

It's a good question! The EPA in the US produced a research document which I've linked in the description and that specifically talks about soil impacts and organisms like earth worms. It concludes fairly strongly that there's no impact, but I don't think it has looked at micro-impacts. Although it degrades readily and quickly I would just exercise caution when applying it, and not use too much.

[@ace2044]

@@JBNat Behold, a fitting reply from Sir Maximus xD ok thanks for the info bro ill check the link.

[@891username]

Why does the mixture only last 8 hours?

[@jeffreyphillips4182]

Apparently need oil doesn't work on potato bugs because I've drowned my potato plants in it and my plants are still being attacked by these little bastards that are ruining my garden

[@laxlvrfx]

Absolutely do not use on ficus . You’ll lose all the leaves .

[@JBNat]

Are you speaking from experience? I had a quick Google and it seems lots of people have had success treating ficus thrips with neem? The first time I tried using neem oil I used way too much dish soap and that really damaged my plants..

[@laxlvrfx]

@@JBNat my ficus deltoidea yellowed and Los many leaves , several other plants had similar reactions . Perhaps the dilution was off .

[@JBNat]

@@laxlvrfx sorry to hear that!

[@RH-zc5dq]

do not mix the solution like this..u should be mixing the emulsifier with the oil seperately very well ..then dilute tht with the gallon of water into tht foliar spray

[@JBNat]

I mean I did display that on the screen and in my other video on neem oil! But the method I show in this vid does also work okay, just not ideal

[@mandytaylor1008]

Hi jb naturally jb is your name do you not want to do everything naturally? Using neem oil is altering the natural process in the garden isn’t it? I can see it has its purpose if you use things like that. But we need good and bad insects to keep the balance. So it sounds ok for those who use these things but we don’t use anything or fertilisers because we want a well balanced eco system. But that’s our choice.

[@JBNat]

Everything we do is altering the natural process in the garden Mandy! It's very difficult to draw a line between what is natural and what is not. I am not a fan of using man made insecticides, fungicides, pesticides, etc. which kill everything. But neem oil is just about the most "natural" solution I've found! You can see a bit of the literature review I did on its safety in the description too. The fact that it only impacts things which eat your plants is such a winner to me.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It stinks!

[@JBNat]

😂😂😂 It really really does

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@JBNat good luck with the new house, forget the pond. Make it all lawns :)

[@JBNat]

Thank you very much!! I will... Consider it 😅😅

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@JBNat welcome to yooutube gardeners

[@pan.africafairtradenigltd]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[@JBNat]

Thanks for watching!