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Identification & Functionality
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- About Neem Oil
The Neem tree -Azadirachta Indica - is an evergreen, native to South India, that grows up to 60 ft high. It is found in the tropical dry deciduous/evergreen and thorny forests and drier parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. It has been planted and naturalized throughout Africa and grows in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Japan and tropical regions of Australia and America.
Ancient Indian texts refer to Neem as Sarva Roga Nivarini, "the curer of all ailments." The medicinal properties of Neem have been described in ancient Indian medical texts (4000 B.C.) such as the Atharva Veda, Ghrhyasutras and the Sutragranthas. The sanskrit name, nimba, is a derivative of the term nimbati syasthyamdadati-meaning 'to give good health'. Literally, every part of the tree has a use. The leaf and bark are used in teas, cosmetics, skin care, pet care and medicinal preparations.
Neem twigs are used as tooth brushes and ward against gum disease. Neem oil, which is extracted from the seed kernel is excellent for it's healing properties and is used in creams, lotions and soaps. It is also known to have insect repellent properties. In recent years the insecticidal, growth hormone regulating and anti-feedant properties of Neem oil have prompted a considerable amount of research. The United States Department of Agriculture has been studying Neem since 1972 and Neem formulations have been registered by the EPA for insecticidal use. Neem oil is also an effective fungicide. The residue is Neem cake which is used in agriculture as a soil amendment, protecting the roots and enhancing plant growth.
Features & Benefits
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Labeled to control: Aphids - Army Worms - Beetles - Stink bugs - Caterpillars - Leaf hoppers - Leaf miners - Whitefly - Mealy bugs - Midges - Nematodes - Spider mites - Weevils - Scale - Thrips
There are few pesticide choices when it comes to organic gardening. Substances like nicotine sulfate, rotenone and pyrethrum are derived from natural sources, but can be harmful to people and beneficial insects. On the other hand, pure neem oil is used in everything from lotions & salves to shampoos & soap. NimBioSys is retail ready 100% neem oil with an EPA registered label to control a wide range of insect pests. Until NimBioSys, you could get EPA registered neem oil formulations labeled to treat insect pests on crops, but the azadirachtin – the most important insect-controlling compound – had been removed and sold as a separate product.
Neem has been used for thousands of years in tropical countries around the world. More than 500 reports on its safety and efficacy are available through the National Institutes of Health library online at www.pubmed.com, then search for neem.
Based on the data available to the Agency, it has been determined that no unreasonable adverse effects to the U.S. population and the environment will result from the use of the active ingredient when label instructions are followed and good agricultural practices are employed. Laboratory studies indicate that the active ingredient is not toxic following oral, inhalation or dermal exposure. Cold Pressed Neem Oil and neem extracts are widely used in cosmetics (soap, hair products, hand creams, etc.), traditional folk medicine (acne, fevers, rheumatism, diuretics, inflammations, etc.), as an insect repellent, insecticide, nematicide, fungicide, and as a fertilizer.
There are no reports of adverse effects following human exposure to Neem Oil. Moreover, the pesticidal usage of this biochemical will not have any harmful environmental effects. Studies indicate that Cold Pressed Neem Oil will not cause adverse effects to mammals, birds, other non-target insects, or plants. Due to the negligible risk concerns when used as an insect repellent, Cold Pressed Neem Oil meets the criteria as specified in 3(c)(5) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, and is thus eligible for unconditional registration.Pure, cold pressed Neem Oil is harmless to beneficials like ladybugs, whiteflies, bees and butterflies. However, it is recommended not to spray while bees are actively feeding - the adult bees will not be harmed, but if the oil is sprayed directly on the bees it could hurt the larva and juveniles in the hive. It is also recommended not to spray butterfly gardens or bodies of water containing fish.
Applications & Uses
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- Application Technique
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Crop Uses
Use NimBioSysTM Neem Oil on the following crops: Alfalfa, Beans, Berries, Bulb Vegetables, Cereal Grains, Citrus fruits, Cole Crops, Cotton, Cucurbits, Fruits, Herbs, Legumes, Leafy and Fruiting Vegetables, Peanuts, Roots and Tubers, Pome and Stone Fruits, Tree Nuts and Tropical Fruits.
NON-CROP USES
NimBioSysTM Neem Oil on non-crop use sites including: ornamentals, nurseries, and around fencerows.
PESTS
NimBioSys Neem Oil can be used against the following pests:
Aphids Cotton Aphid, Cowpea Aphid, Mustard Aphid, Okra Aphid, Pea Aphid,
Rice AphidBeetles Brinjal (Egg Plant) Spotted Leaf Beetle, Chick Pea Beetle, Cow Pea
Beetle, Colorado Potato Beetle, Cucumber Beetle, Mexican Bean
Beetle, Radish Flea Beetle, Red Pumpkin Beetle, Spotted Cucumber
Beetle, Soybean Japanese BeetleStink Bugs Tomato Stink Bugs
Caterpillars Black Headed Caterpillar, Cabbage Caterpillar, Ear Cutting Caterpillar,
Tobacco Caterpillar, Yellow Hairy CaterpillarLeafhoppers Brown Plant Hopper, Carolina Grasshopper, Leafhopper,
Potato Leafhopper, Rice Brown Plant Hopper, Rice Grasshopper,
Rice Green LeafhopperLeafminers Leafminers of Ornamental Plants, Tomato Leafminer
Whiteflies Cotton Whitefly, Sugarcane Whitefly, Banded Wing Whitefly,
Citrus WhiteflyMealy Bugs Mealy Bugs of Ornamental Plants
Midges Brassica Pod Midge
Mites Spider Mites Nematodes Root Knot Nematodes
Weevils Black Vine Weevil
Worms Army Worms Scales California Red Scale, Yellow Scale, Coffee Green Scale
Thrips Peanut Thrip - Instructions
Thawing (Melting) Instructions
Thaw (melt) solidified or frozen oil as suggested below:
8oz., 32 oz and 1-Gallon bottles
If oil has solidified, thaw by standing bottle in warm water. Make sure cap is tightly closed. Or set out in temps over 80°F. Avoid direct exposure to
temperatures over 104°F.
Mixing InstructionsNimBioSys Neem Oil contains cold pressed Neem Oil and requires a surfactant/emulsifier, such as soap (hand soap may be used), a non-ionic surfactant/
emulsifier or other organic emulsifier for dilution with water.
NOTE: Do not attempt application without adding adequate quantity of surfactant or soap as improper emulsification will result in phytotoxicity such
as leaf burn.
Add the soap/surfactant/emulsifier and NimBioSys Neem Oil to a mixing tank or spray bottle with a little water and agitate thoroughly. Then add
remaining water to the spray tank or spray bottle with continuous agitation. Use warm water (not hot) if water temperature is below 60°F.- Spray Directions
Apply NimBioSys Neem Oil as a foliar spray or as soil drench to control insects. When needed, soil drenches can also be used to control soil
borne pests and larvae of pests. When applied as a soil drench, avoid excessive run off.
Properties
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Safety & Health
- First Aid
- If inhaled: Move the person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance and then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a doctor or poison control center for treatment advice.
- If on skin or clothing: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for about 15 minutes. Call a doctor or poison control center for treatment advice.
- If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for about 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a doctor or poison control center for treatment advice.
- If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment. Have the person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
this product, call the National Pesticides Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378 seven days a week, 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time.
Packaging & Availability
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Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in a cool dry place out of reach of hildren and pets and away from direct sunlight, windows, flames and other sources of heat or ignitions. Nonrefllable container. Do not reuse or refillthis container. If empty: Place in trash or offer for recyling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agencv fordisposal instructions. Never place unused oroduct down anv indooror outdoordrain.