Description
Biogrow Bioneem 1500ppm - 250ml is an organic biopesticide derived from the seed kernels of the neem tree.
Its active ingredient is azadirachtin, at a minimum concentration of 1500 ppm (which is equivalent to about 1.5 g per litre by mass)
What pests / crops it is used on
- Pests: aphids, spider mites, fruit flies, bollworm, snout beetle, codling moth, leafminers, leafhopper, mealybugs, etc.
- Crops & plants: wide variety including vegetables, fruit trees (citrus, pommes, stone fruit, etc.), ornamentals, herbs, etc. Compatible with indoor and outdoor plants.
Application / Dosage / Directions
- Under high insect infestation, apply every 7 days; when infestation is lower or for preventative purposes, every 14 days.
- Dilution: typically 10 ml per 1 litre of water for spray.
- Spray as a full cover spray, making sure to wet both upper and underside of leaves.
- Best application times are early morning or late afternoon (coolest parts of the day). Avoid spraying when temperatures are above ~30°C.
- It can be applied up to the day of harvest.
Safety, Compatibility & Precautions
- It is considered relatively safe for beneficial insects (bees, pollinators) and for pets, when used correctly.
- However, it can be harmful if swallowed; contact with eyes, skin and clothing should be avoided. Wash hands after handling.
- Store in original container, in a cool, dry place, away from food, animal feed, children and untrained persons.
- Compatibility: works with many common fungicides, insecticides and fertilisers, but you should do a small test (both for physical compatibility and checking for phytotoxicity) before mixing. Do not mix with strong oxidising agents, nor with strong acids or bases which destabilise the product.
