Neem Oil

Neem Oil is a water soluble biological insecticides containing extracts of the Neem Kernel (seed / beej) which are called "Limonoids". It contains "Azadirachtin" which is the principle active ingredient amongst the limonoids which has the capacity to repel and act as antifeedent to insects.

Neem Oil Formula

Neem Oil is formulated by using high purity Azadirachtin (Technical) otherwise known as Neem Extract Powder. Azadirachtin (Tech) is directly extracted from the Neem kernel using eco-friendly solvents and proven methods. This extract contains (low oil, ester and water, resulting in stable product with longer shell life. The extract also contains other bioactive liminoids like Nimbin & Salanin which forms superior grade of Technical material.

Neem Oil Properties

Neem Oil is the most stable and UV protected Neem oil gives long lasting effect when used on agricultural crops. Neem Oil contains a mix of vegetable oils which protects the Azadirachtin from decomposition when exposed to sunlight. Neem Oil can be used in different concentrations, which are well accepted in many countries in the world.

Neem Oil Uses

Neem oil has wide application such as natural bio-pesticide and also for body application on animals. In addition Neem oil could be used for therapeutic use in the field of human health care. Neem oil is one of the major ingredients in the field of Ayurveda (details of Neem application on Ayurvedic can be given on specific request).

Neem Oil (Cold Pressed and Double Filtered)

Neem oil is the most useful concentrated by product from Neem tree. Neem oil is extracted from Neem kernel. Neem oil cold-pressed contains Azadirachtin concentration around 2000 PPM to 2800 PPM. Neem oil cold-pressed when extracted under certain regulated parameters is stable and does not lose its properties during storage.

Neem Oil Specifications

Impurities % by Mass: 0.3% - 0.5%
Refractive Index 40^o C: 1.4615 - 1.4705
Saponification Value: 180-305
Acid Value: 15-20
Iodine Value: 65-80
Specific Gravity: 0.9087 - 0.9189

Neem Oil - Animal Application

Neem Azadirachtin is tested on animal application against fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), Sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina), Tick and Lice. Researches in Australia and Spain have acknowledged efficacy of Neem in controlling and preventing tick attack on cattle and horses as well as giving relief from fly attacks to the head and rear of cattle and sheep respectively. The products offered by us for animal application contains stable Azadirachtin which gives long lasting results. This will reduce the number of applications to the minimum level resulting in cost saving.

Neem Oil Benefits

    » Plant based, broad spectrum insecticides with different mode of action
    » Prevents insect from sucking or eating plants’ parts
    » Safe to handle, environmental friendly
    » Easily bio degrable, and does not leave any residue
    » Improves quality and quantity of yield
    » Ideal Organic product

Neem Oil for Crop Protection

Neem Oil is produced by dissolving the Azadirachtin of required purity with treated Neem oil and mixing the same with food grade Emulsifier to form the Emulisified concentrate. The product produced in this manner is soluble in water, has long shelf life, and also help in absorption into the leaf tissues.

Neem Oil availability

Neem Oil is available in different the concentration of Azadirachtin as above. Neem Oil is best suited as bio pesticides, sufficient enough to give good results, if applied as a foliar spray. Neem oil is very effective, has storage stability and better efficacy.

Mode of Action

» Reproduction suppressor - Disrupts mating and sexual communication in insects
» Ovicidal activity - Deters females from laying eggs and poisons the eggs
» Sterilizes adults - Disrupts/prevents molting thus reduces the fitness of the adult
» Repulsion - Neem with its bitter and strong odour, repel the insects away from plant
» Anti-feedent (reduce appetite) - Strong anti feedent, resulting in insect starving to death
» Kills Plant Parasites - Effective against Plant Parasitic Nematodes
» Target Pests - Neem extracts is very useful for pest control. It is very effective against lepidopterous caterpillars and beetle larvae; in simple terms - chewing and sucking insects. The active ingredient accumulates in the growing tips of the treated plants, usually reaching functional levels within 24 hours of the leaves being sprayed. No other insecticide has the rapidity of systemic activity of Azadirachtin (Neem kernel / seed / beej). Plant hoppers, leaf hoppers, stem borer, Pod/Fruit borer, caterpillars, moths, Thrips, beetles, plant bugs, Gall widgets, Flies, Grass hoppers Locusts, Aphids, Psyllhids, red weevil, mites and scale insects.

Crop Segments

Neem Oil EC can be used on Vegetables, Rice, Fruits, Cereals, Plantation Crops, Home gardens, oil palms, date palms, coconut etc.

Dosage

Varies depending upon the Neem Oil concentration used

Recommendation

Apply as soon as the pest attack is noticed
Application during early pest stage with give better control
Cover foliage totally
Spray during morning or evening hours only
Compatibility with chemical pesticides/fungicides

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