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San Luis Obispo, Ca.

I am will use Neem Oil for this creature. Is Neem considered organic?

5/24/2006 2:38:54 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Neem is organic..just be cautious when you apply it. Do not apply it in the morning on a bright sunny day. Spray only neem oil, do not mix it with any other chemical.

5/24/2006 2:53:26 PM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Why not in the morining or a Sunny day?

5/24/2006 3:38:34 PM

alot of things we spray will burn leaves -best to do in late afternoon when sun is going down

5/24/2006 3:53:33 PM

San Diego

neem oil can burn leaves even when sprayed in the evening in hight heat areas. I do not use it in san diego any more, it burned my leaves even when I sprayed with pre-cautions.

5/24/2006 4:22:53 PM

Dallas, Oregon

go easy homer, better safe than sorry.

5/24/2006 7:56:31 PM

[email protected]

There is a valid reason why organic chemists invented synthetic pesticides. But ANYTHING we apply can burn the younger leaves especially on warm days. Ditto the early evening sprays at the lowest rates & not on the last 2 leaves. Tips burn the easiest of all since the growth is so lush & tender.

5/24/2006 9:42:01 PM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Even if the ratio 1% to 99%? 1% being neem and 99% water?

5/25/2006 10:52:33 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Do as you want...just do not say we did not warn you. We burnt up alot of cucumbers, squash and gourds last year with neem. In the Organic section of our garden.

5/25/2006 1:03:23 PM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

I have done just that and so far not a burnt leaf in sight. It has been 3 days.

5/25/2006 1:05:47 PM