A useful and versatile oil is pressed from the seeds of the neem tree, also called neem, margos or Indian lilac. This neem oil is also commercially available in this country. In the garden it helps get rid of pests. Also the voracious caterpillars of the web moth?
Can I fight web moths with neem oil?
Neem oil has ainsecticidal effectand can be used to combat web moths. However, in the early stages of an infestation, before the webs have been woven. Spraying They affected fruit trees on an overcast day in April. Use a few milliliters of neem oil per liter of water.
What is neem oil and what effect does it have?
Neem oil is obtained from dried seeds of the neem tree and is therefore of completely natural origin. Its ingredients have antibacterial and insecticidal effects. That's why neem oil is used, among other things, as anatural insecticideagainst various pests, including all types of web moths. Neem oilinhibits the development of larvae The product is harmless to humans and animals. The oil is even used for cosmetic products.
Where can I get neem oil and how much does it cost?
You have to buy neem oil because the neem tree cannot be cultivated in this country. In any case, only approved neem products are permitted for pest control in the EU. They are offered ingarden centers and hardware stores. You can certainly also find this natural pest control agent in many online shops (€28.00 on Amazon). The price varies depending on the provider and pack size. Alitercostsaround 30 euros Much smaller bottles have a comparatively higher price.
When should I use neem against web moths?
A web moth infestation in a tree often looks more dangerous than it actually is. Most trees sprout again in June and thus compensate for the loss of leaves. Onlyif fruit trees are heavily infested should spider moths be combated with neem oil. In particular, the apple tree moth, or apple tree moth for short, can lead to high harvest losses in apple trees. Likewise the plum web moth on the plum tree. It is important to make sure that the pest is not the codling moth. This cannot be combated with neem oil.
How do I use neem oil against apple web moths?
Make a spray with which you can spray the entire infectedapple tree. With the spray you can fight the apple web moth but also get rid of other web moths.
- add a few milliliters of neem oil per liter of water
- inApril spray before flowering
- also preventative
- avoid rainy or very sunny days
- otherwise the product will be washed off or the leaves will burn
If the caterpillars have already woven the typical web, you can no longer get the tree pest-free with neem oil. Because all spray agents roll off the fine web.
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Neem oil also helps against other pests and fungal pathogens in the garden
Neem oil is an organic and inexpensive insecticide. In your home garden you can also use it to combat various types of louse, such as aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and mealybugs, as well as thrips, spider mites and whiteflies. You can also use neem oil against mildew as it also has a fungicidal effect.
