Helping Your Plants With A Neem Oil Foliar Spray

Neem oil foliar spray has been shown to be most useful when applied to young plant growth.
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It is a useful repellent for mites and used to manage over 200 other species of chewing or sucking insects according to product information, including:

Aphids.
Mealybugs.
Scale.
Whiteflies.

How do you use neem oil spray on plants?
Can you spray neem oil directly on plants?
Do you spray neem oil on soil or leaves?
Can neem oil damage plants?

How do you use neem oil spray on plants?

Instructions

Mix the neem oil with water. In a garden sprayer, mix the neem oil at the rate of 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) per gallon of water. ...
Spray the solution. Spray all plant surfaces (including undersides of leaves) until completely wet. ...
Reapply regularly.

Can you spray neem oil directly on plants?

No matter what concentration of neem oil you use, all you need to do is mix it with water and spray it directly on plant leaves.

Do you spray neem oil on soil or leaves?

Apply directly to soil - the oil gets soaked in through the roots and deters living insects from eating, mating, and in most cases will stop larvae from hatching. Spray on leaves - mix the oil with warm water and spray on the undersides of leaves where insects and eggs tend to reside.

Can neem oil damage plants?

Regardless of the type of plant being treated, neem oil can damage plants by burning their foliage. Do not use on recent transplants or otherwise stressed plants. Though plants must be completely covered with neem oil for the pesticide to be effective, it is a good idea to test the product on a small area first.