Several of the commercial pesticides available in the market place for consumers and agricultural producers are poisonous and if not handled with care can be dangerous to your health and the environment. Fortunately , a number of proven insect controlling organic alternatives are currently available to homeowners and commercial users. Many of these new organic pesticides are composed of ingredients derived from neem seeds.
The neem seed comes from the fruit of neem trees which are evergreen trees native to the country of India. It has been disputed that the most bioactive ingredient in the neem seed is Azadirachtin. It has also been proven that Azadirachtin (after its processed and mixed with other buffering agents) can be used very effectively to control over three hundred insect species.
The neem seed comes from the fruit of neem trees which are evergreen trees native to the country of India. It has been disputed that the most bioactive ingredient in the neem seed is Azadirachtin. It has also been proven that Azadirachtin (after its processed and mixed with other buffering agents) can be used very effectively to control over three hundred insect species.
Chemistries made from 1.5-3% Azadirachtin formulations control insects through two modes of action. For one, Azadirachtin regulates the growth of the insect by limiting the production of an insect hormone called ecdysone which inhibits the insect from molting. Secondly, it has anti-feeding affects on the insects whereby the insects (because of secondary physiological influences) simply stop feeding after they have consumed Azadirachtin.
An important question to ask when conducting research on Azadirachtin based insecticides is: How can they be used?
Research has demonstrated that they can be used as an insecticide, anti-feedant and repellent on ornamental plants, trees and shrubs. Some formulations can also be used indoors, in greenhouses and on agricultural crops and it is also feasible to tank-mix Azadirachtin based chemicals with other insecticides for additional insect control.
For agricultural producers and homeowners that want to be more environmentally conscious when they have to control an insect problem, they may want to look into a neem insecticide or two to see if they can find a solution that has at minimum a 1.5% formulation of Azadirachtin. Some of the available options on the market also have 3% formulations.
Traditionally, the word pesticide wouldn't often be connected with organic products, but with the rise of many neem seed based chemicals more recently, commercial growers and homeowners now have multiple organic pesticides to select from .
An important question to ask when conducting research on Azadirachtin based insecticides is: How can they be used?
Research has demonstrated that they can be used as an insecticide, anti-feedant and repellent on ornamental plants, trees and shrubs. Some formulations can also be used indoors, in greenhouses and on agricultural crops and it is also feasible to tank-mix Azadirachtin based chemicals with other insecticides for additional insect control.
For agricultural producers and homeowners that want to be more environmentally conscious when they have to control an insect problem, they may want to look into a neem insecticide or two to see if they can find a solution that has at minimum a 1.5% formulation of Azadirachtin. Some of the available options on the market also have 3% formulations.
Traditionally, the word pesticide wouldn't often be connected with organic products, but with the rise of many neem seed based chemicals more recently, commercial growers and homeowners now have multiple organic pesticides to select from .
Research has demonstrated that they can be used as an insecticide, anti-feedant and repellent on ornamental plants, trees and shrubs. Some formulations can also be used indoors, in greenhouses and on agricultural crops and it is also feasible to tank-mix Azadirachtin based chemicals with other insecticides for additional insect control.
For agricultural producers and homeowners that want to be more environmentally conscious when they have to control an insect problem, they may want to look into a neem insecticide or two to see if they can find a solution that has at minimum a 1.5% formulation of Azadirachtin. Some of the available options on the market also have 3% formulations.
Traditionally, the word pesticide wouldn't often be connected with organic products, but with the rise of many neem seed based chemicals more recently, commercial growers and homeowners now have multiple organic pesticides to select from .
About the Author:
For agricultural producers and homeowners that want to be more environmentally conscious when they have to control an insect problem, they may want to look into a neem insecticide or two to see if they can find a solution that has at minimum a 1.5% formulation of Azadirachtin. Some of the available options on the market also have 3% formulations.
Traditionally, the word pesticide wouldn't often be connected with organic products, but with the rise of many neem seed based chemicals more recently, commercial growers and homeowners now have multiple organic pesticides to select from .
About the Author:
Steven Vander Woude is the part owner of EnviroSelects a web based retailer of organic pesticides herbicides and anti-fungal agents. For readers interested learning more about EnviroSelects and particularly, the insects controlled by AzaGuard, they might want to take a look at the resources at Enviroselects.com.