Centuries of use in Asia has proven the effectiveness of Neem and other botanical oils for the safe control of a wide range of insect pests. Now Suntec(NZ) Ltd is the recognised leader in supply of the eco-friendly formulation Neem900EC to New Zealand home gardeners. Our efficacy trials have proven how the product works and residue analysis over four years has shown no chemical residues (azadirachtin) .
The active ingredient in Neem 900EC is one of the most potent insect growth regulators ever assessed. Neem900EC contains around 2% active ingredients, with 90% botanical oil base. Data on the control of whitefly in New Zealand has proven the effectiveness of this compound. Since these early trials the results have been replicated time and again on home gardens throughout New Zealand in the effective control of aphids, caterpillars, whitefly, scale and mites.
Neem 900EC is the preferred original ‘Neem oil’ formulation. Neem 900EC contains cold pressed Neem seed kernel oil, with a high natural azadirachtin content, along with the unique properties of Indian Karanja oil. While neem is proven effective for control of a wide range of insect pests as a ‘growth regulator’, the karanja acts as a synergist enhancing the effect of neem, besides adding a potent active ingredient ‘karanjin’ (furanoflavone). Also present in Neem 900EC is citronella oil, widely regarded as a general insect repellent. These ingredients are systemic to affect pests not directly contacted by the spray.
Karanjin is a ’flavanoid’ which has a profound effect on the feeding of a number of insect pests and is directly toxic to many others such as mites and leafhoppers not readily controlled by neem alone.
As oil sprays smother pest insects on contact, Neem 900EC has all the benefits of a general purpose oil spray, together with a number of unique and potent active ingredients. These benefits are not found in watery neem extracts which typically have very low levels of active compounds.
Each batch of oil for use in Neem 900EC undergoes rigorous testing at its source in India by certified laboratories, to confirm the high content of active ingredients and the lack of contamination. The product is manufactured in New Zealand via processes which retain all this activity.
Neem 900EC is non-toxic once sprayed on plants, and is safe to use.
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CAUTION
It is important to note that the ingredients in Neem are ‘Growth Regulators’ and work to control insect populations over time. Neem is not a quick ‘Knockdown’, and results may take a few days to a week to become evident. This subtle effect however is quite profound long-term and with regular use, virtually no other insect control measures will be required.
Neem is effective on insects which have become resistant to conventional insecticides, and due to the multitude of active ingredients and their novel chemical structure, insect resistance to Neem is unlikely.
Neem contains ingredients which are sensitive to UV light. For this reason, even though the product contains UV inhibitors, we recommend spraying towards early evening
Do not mix up the spray unless using it immediately, do not store made up spray for later use – the product deteriorates in solution after about 8 hours. Being largely “organic” in origin, the product has an effective shelf life of up to 12 months, discard the product if not used within this time. Do not store in direct sunlight, and keep the product with its cap on in a dark cool place while not in use.
For existing infestations of insects, NEEM controls the early larval stages disrupting their ability to develop to adults. The product needs to be applied regularly at 3 day intervals for about two weeks, after which, regular 7 – 10 day applications should be resumed. It may help initially to mix with a knockdown insecticide such as pyrethrum, synthetic pyrethroid or organophosphate based products to eliminate adult insects.