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Neem oil effective leaf hopper control

I grow grapes and on some two year old plants I had an infestation of leaf hoppers. I mixed 1 tsp of neem oil a little squirt of liquid dish soap in a

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Neem oil worked great for strawberry fungus

I'm a beginning-moderately experienced gardener. I planted about 50 strawberry plants in a variety of containers for myself and my son to munch on, since

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Got Japanese Beetles? Neem oil will decimate them.

I had Japanese beetles attack my fruit trees especially the plum trees. A weak mixture of neem oil and water will decimate the beetles. The neem oil may

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Real Neem Soap

We make a wonderful neem soap and it is real soap, made with vegetable oils and lye. If it does not have oil and lye in it, it is NOT soap, it is a detergent.

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Side effects when breathing neem oil

What are the side effects of breathing neem oil after spraying the garden? I've been told that breathing neem oil can cause lightheadedness and dizziness.

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Neem oil content in bar soap

Would neem oil soap, containing 0.1% and 0.75% be a good choice for personal use? I have just read, on Google: To get maximum strength 20% NEEM Oil content

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Neem Oil and Periodontal Disease

I suffer from periodontal disease. I have had it since I was in my teens. I have seen neem toothpaste but would rather use pure neem. I bought neem oil

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Head lice! I was so infested with the nasty little bugs!

My sisters and I were both infested with head lice and were devastated. We had tried everything. Even the oddest of home remedies to get rid of the lice.

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Neem as treatment for demodex mites?

For eight years I have suffered from what appear to be mites that live on my scalp and have spread all over my body. In one stage they burrow into my

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Neem and Tea Tree for Scabies

Unfortunately, I really believe it is easier to catch these horrible little scabies mites than what most information suggests. When I finally came to

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Neem oil works for my and my husband's scabies

We used the pure neem oil for the weird itch of the scabies. There was a noticeable relief the first night, almost gone the second night. We slept very

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Neem oil in fruit orchard

I have a small orchard of 17 fruit trees. This year I couldn't find the spray I would usually use, which was a blend of Malathion, which kills spider mites,

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Success with neem oil for impetigo

Over the past few year I've had a problem with a skin infection called impetigo. One of my friends told me that if I use Neem infused olive oil on said

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Neem Seed Oil Recipe for head lice

After my daughter was constantly getting head lice from school and I got sick of the the chemist products not working and costing me a fortune, I started

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Neem drops for me and my dog

In Kenya I was taking Neem drops as a malaria prophilactic. I noticed that it was working as a mosquito repellent, so back in Europe I decided to try the

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Can you add neem oil to your existing shampoo?

If so how much should I add? I have a coconut milk shampoo with coconut oil in it and I added tea tree oil about 10 drops, I wanted to mix the neem in

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Using neem in commercial culture fish tank

Can feeding neem seed cake/spraying neem seed oil in fish tanks eliminate disease in fish in the tank and stop eggs breeding as well as stimulate growth

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Female contraceptives other than neem

The detailed description of neem is really fascinating. But as it's recommended, not to use it!! Right? So as I do not want to take any chemical contraceptives,

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Neem as a "Plan B" to terminate suspected pregnancy

I have heard of women using neem capsules in acute doses if they are a few days late on their cycle or suspect they might be pregnant. Is this true and

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When birds swallow neem seeds, can there be a contraceptive effect?

I heard that this was observed in Venezuela but find no info on the net. I've studied neem, mostly in South America, for 12 years, but in all the

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Neem mosquito bite repellent

I seem to be one of those persons that mosquitos love. No matter what repellent I use (organic) or otherwise, nothing seems to help. A yoga instructor

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Neem oil cured leaf blight

I have some lovely Ficus benjamina trees (I live in South Texas) and every now and then most of the new growth leaves shrivel and curl up--but don't

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I hate scabies! Trying neem now...

Scabies is horrible. I felt lost and really upset by it. I used the cream that the doctor gave me. I hated it. It hurt my skin more and made me feel

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Margo Brand Neem Soap

Truly amazing! I really didn't think I would like this neem soap because most herbal or alternative remedies don't work as well as other things. I used

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Benefits of neem leaves

Neem leaves are used to treat chickenpox and warts by directly applying to the skin in a paste form or by bathing in water with neem leaves. In order

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Neem Oil for hair

I started dying my hair when I was about 12-13, now I am 21 and my hair is pretty darned damaged. I have split ends, it's frizzy and weak with no shine.

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My boys were riddled with head lice - until finding neem.

My little boys regularly came home with a head full of lice. We have both the Metallic Long Comb and an Electronic Comb, which were good whilst we

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Neem Oil on White Flies

Will neem oil work on white flies? My tomatoes and squash plants are totally covered in

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Is neem oil harmful to the bees or to butterflies?

I have a great bee population that I don't want to jeopardize. Is neem oil safe for

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Neem powder or leaf for cats

I know neem powder has helped the child of a friend with many airborne allergies. I have a cat with persistent runny eyes and multiple sneezing fits

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Neem oil and trees? Shrubs? Flowers?

Can I spray neem oil on shrubs and trees of ANY KIND??? I have a customer that is having the japanese beetles eating her trees terribly. She wants me

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Can Neem Oil be used on Ferns?

Can Neem Oil be used on outside ferns that I want to bring in for the winter? I live in Iowa and my potted ferns do not do well outside in the winter

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Does neem oil control chinch bugs in yard?

We live in Houston, TX. Every summer we have an infestation of chinch bugs and have always used a pesticide. My husband uses Neem Oil on his tomato

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Killing termites with neem oil

My sisters and myself have been fortunate enough to be left two amazing Bamboo house built by our Artist Father Jason Monet. He built them on the top

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Acne, Bacne, the Random Blemish, an inflamed Labret Piercing and Head Lice to Boot!

This is my life and I am paying attention. I've used neem oil on myself for years, but now I get to use it on the whole family. The past few months this

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My Scabies Protocol

Scabies type I: 1. Someone you live with has scabies so you need to take the treatment. 2. Someone you know has it and you have some symptoms. 3. By

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Miracle "cure" for dog with pemphigus foliaceus, an autoimmune disease

Our dog, Sassy developed pemphigus foliaceus in 2005 with a an extremely bad, secondary yeast infection. After 1 year of prednisone and Malaseb medicated

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Neem Oil loosens nits

I have four girls - the oldest is 8 - all with lice. We used chemical pesticides first only to find live lice the next day. Tonight I applied neem

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Taking neem capsules for contraception?

I have used neem oil for quite some time, with good results. I wonder if there is a neem capsule that can be taken instead, as the oil tend to be more

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Neem Oil for Japanese Beetles

Will neem effectively deter or eradicate Japanese Beetles? I sprayed our young apple and cherry trees as well as my rose bushes. Some of the beetles

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Neem oil in ears for vertigo / Meniere's disease

My daughter recently told me she is dropping neem oil down her ear to treat vertigo and/or meniere's. Is there any harm in this? Have you heard of

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Neem Oil and Coconut Oil Natural Mosquito Repellent

Could you please tell me how much neem oil to mix with coconut oil to make a natural repellent for mosquitoes? Thank

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Neem in the backyard breaks compound walls??

My gardener advised me NOT to plant neem in the backyard as it breaks the foundation of the house, compound walls, drains... Now I found that a bit

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Using neem powder during pregnancy

I was given a bottle of neem and yucca powder to rub on my dog to prevent fleas and ticks. The vet knew I was pregnant and said it was safe for me to

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Neem pesticide as a bug repellent for goats

I have two goats. They are constantly grooming and itching so I am reluctant to use pesticides to repel flies and mosquitoes. Do you have any idea as

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FDA approval of neem

Question: Is the Neem Oil FDA approved? Answer: Neem most certainly is not FDA approved and never will be. To get FDA approved a substance has to

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Spoiled Neem Oil?

I have had a tiny jar of neem oil for over a year and I recently opened it to find round balls growing all over the sides of the jar and the lid!

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Neem oil dilution rates.

I want to use neem oil as a pesticide and acaricide as I grow orchids and am plagued with red spider mite as well as other beasties. I have

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Is neem oil treated marijuana safe to smoke?

As you may know, Michigan has a new medical marijuana law. I am trying to grow my own, and we've had problems with spider mites on other plants in the

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I've tried it all, but only Margo Soap with Neem Oil helped my acne

I'm 28 and since early teenage years I've been fighting acne. I've tried all sorts of products, but nothing ever helped my skin - only cost a lot of

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