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Neem seed oil is derived from the seeds of an evergreen tree that is native to India. It is a product that has withstood the test of time and been used a medicinal ingredient as well as an organic pesticide for centuries. It has a natural tendency to repel insects that may harm the greenery while allowing other insects that benefit, such as; butterflies, earthworms and bees to maintain their beneficial aspect on the garden.
To use as an insecticide it should be mixed, and diluted with soapy water. It can be sprayed on the garden or greenery every two to four weeks for the best results.
It is created by cold pressing the seeds of the neem tree to release the powerful and pungent oil. It can also be produced by steam or solvent extraction. To use these methods is to decrease the impurities that may be included with other extractions of the neem oil. To retain the most beneficial and concentrated part of the oil is to cold press the oil.
Neem oil is one of the most powerful aspects of any organic pesticide without the harsh chemicals that come in inorganic pesticides.
Neem seed oil is brown in color and has a strong odor that repels insects. It is comprised of large amounts of triterpenoid compounds which are responsible for the bitter taste of the oil. It has been used medicinally for generations to prevent everything from head lice to eczema and is a popular choice as an ingredient in soap.
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