That’s where neem oil comes in handy.
Here are thewhats,wheres,whens,whys, andhows of the plant world’s favorite bug spray.
What exactly is neem oil?
This chemical mimics a bug’s natural hormones butdisrupts its ability to feed and lay eggs1.
“It can also suppress new eggs from hatching and can potentially disrupt insect developmental and reproductive hormones.”
This texture prefers drier conditions, and any excess moisture can throw it off.
Only use neem oil on otherwise healthy plants.
Finally, don’t apply neem oil to plants that are sitting in a bright window.
This should leave enough time for the neem oil to break down.
When do you’re gonna wanna apply it?
Neem oil benefits.
It’s non-toxic.
Neem oil is great for home use because it’s considered anatural and nontoxic pesticide.
Eventually, it gets completely broken down by plants' microbial colonies.
It’s pretty safe for other critters.
Flies and bees that are just stopping by won’t be harmed by it.
