RE: [GWL]: Rodale Press

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Not only is Neem toxic to honeybees, it will kill any beneficial insect it touches – it is a general purpose insecticide.  On the other hand, if you spray the plant and do not hit any beneficials, the residual Neem will still work against pest insects in two ways.  It will in some cases become an anti-feedant to bugs that chew on the leaves with Neem residue, especially with caterpillars.  It will also serve as a repellent for such pests as aphids and white flies.  The repellent function is good for a few days.  On roses it is a major benefit because it has very good anti-fungal capabilities and will prevent black spot, rust, and mildew.  It is not yet labeled for its fungicidal features, but will be soon.  Bonide is selling Neem made by Organica.  It is the only Neem product using all the components of the neem oil; other products use only part.  The importance of that fact is that Bon Neem, as they call it, is in fact an insecticidal soap, with all the functions of Safer’s Insecticidal soap, but with the anti-feedent, repellent, and anti-fungal capability on top; not bad for something that is also used as a tooth paste in India. 

Jeff

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From: Plantsandpots@aol.com [mailto:Plantsandpots@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 5:25 PM
To: Gardenwriters@topica.com
Subject: Re: [GWL]: Rodale Press

Dusting off my IPM training, although Neem is a plant derivative and
generally has low human toxicity, I believe it has been found to be toxic to
honeybees.  Therefore it is advisable to spray early or late in the day when
the bees aren't as active.

Kathy Reiffenstein
Contributing Editor
Container Gardening - Suite101.com
415 381-3993
plantsandpots@aol.com

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