Pests and fungal infections can be real problems in the garden despite your best efforts. There are plenty of chemical pesticides and fungicides on the market, but for something natural and safer, try neem oil. We all want to protect the environment, our families, and our food, but many natural chemicals have limited effectiveness. Neem oil insecticide is an exception. Neem oil can safely be used on food, it leaves no dangerous residue in the soil, and effectively reduces or kills pests. What Is Neem Oil? A natural pesticide with some fungicidal properties, neem oil is made from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). The primary active insecticidal ingredient in neem oil is azadirachtin. The neem tree is native to South Asia, where it has been used as an insecticide and in soaps, waxes, cosmetics and oils for hundreds of years. It deters insects from feeding on plants … Continue reading Helping Your Plants With A Neem Oil Foliar Spray