The top 3 recommendations and buying guides

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This Naissance product is pure Organic neem oil, which is therefore suitable both for plant protection and for use on your own body and that of your beloved pet. The price per milliliter is significantly cheaper for the 1000 ml unit compared to the smaller versions, which is why it is absolutely worthwhile to buy the largest bottle directly. Speaking of bottles: It is unclear whether this is made of glass or (recyclable) PET plastic. However, the brand seems to be very careful about protecting the environment. Most of the reviewers on Amazon describe the neem oil as top quality and highly effective.

The essential brand neem oil is a combination preparation with an unspecified emulsifier. Thanks to the latter, the agent can be immediately mixed with water and then applied to garden and indoor plants. The majority of Amazon reviewers find the means convincing. It should blend well and be effective too - that's what matters after all. The glass bottle, which avoids plastic waste, is also advantageous. The price per milliliter is higher than that of the other products in our comparison; all those who want to test neem oil first will make a very sensible choice with this small bottle.

The neem oil from greenmade acts as a merger of the other two recommendations in our comparison. Like our winner, it contains 1000 ml and is therefore sufficient for a while - depending on how strong the current pest infestation is. It has the emulsifier as an additive in common with the second-placed product. Here the manufacturer specifies that it is Rimulgan. The previous (as of June 2021) ratings and reviews on amazon.de speak for the quality of the neem oil. Among other things, it should work reliably against unpleasant sciarid gnats. Even after the first application, the pest population seems to decrease noticeably.

Purchase criteria

quality

The quality is definitely the most important criterion when buying neem oil. Remember that you use this natural product on living beings without exception - whether on your plants, your cat or your dog or even on your loved ones and yourself. So you should convince yourself in advance that it is a really high quality product. In order to rule out (increased) pollution as much as possible, it is advisable to buy (pure) neem oil of certified organic quality.

Pure neem oil vs. Combination preparation with Rimulgan

Pure neem oil: If you want to use the product for your plants and pets as well as for your own personal hygiene, pure neem oil is preferable. In order to treat your indoor plants effectively, simply buy another bottle of Rimulgan as an important addition.

Neem oil and rimulgan combination preparation: If you want to use neem oil exclusively for plant protection, you should mix it with water. However, so that oil and water can form a stable bond, an emulsifier is required, ideally in the form of Rimulgan. Many manufacturers offer neem oil and rimulgan combination preparations, which therefore conveniently contain both “ingredients” at the same time.

packaging

Ideally, the neem oil is bottled in a glass bottle. On the one hand, this makes dosing easier for you, as the opening is smaller compared to a plastic canister; on the other hand, you do not cause any plastic waste with the glass bottle and thus contribute to environmental protection, for which every gesture, no matter how small, counts.

Quantity and price

In order to be able to assess whether the price-performance ratio is rather good or bad, you should also take a look at the quantity and the price. It is only through a combined analysis of these two criteria that it is possible to determine how lucrative it is to buy a particular product. Example for illustration: For neem oil, which contains 250 ml and costs 20 euros, the 100 ml price is 8 euros; for neem oil, which contains 500 ml and costs 30 euros, the 100 ml price is 6 euros.

frequently asked Questions

What is neem oil?

Neem oil, often also called neem oil or neem oil, is a special vegetable oil. It is obtained from the seeds of the stone fruits of the neem tree, which is native to India, Pakistan and Myanmar, and processed into a versatile natural product using the cold pressing process. Typical features are the yellow-green color, the onion-sulphurous smell and the bitter taste.

What is neem oil for?

Neem oil has an insecticidal effect and is therefore used to combat pests on garden and house plants as well as parasites on humans and pets effectively and gently. In terms of plants, neem oil also has nutritional balancing effects. As an additive in body and hair care products, neem oil can relieve skin diseases, prevent hair loss and help eliminate head lice and dandruff.

How do I use neem oil correctly on plants?

In an acute one Pest infestation it is advisable to spray the neem oil directly onto the leaves of the affected plant. Alternatively, you can apply the vegetable oil together with the irrigation water. In this case, the plant absorbs the neem oil through the roots, which strengthens it from the inside out.

How do I mix neem oil?

To effectively combat pests, add 1 ml of neem oil and 1 ml of Rimulgan - this is an emulsifier based on castor oil, which helps to keep oil and water in a stable mixture - in 500 ml Water. If the infestation is particularly stubborn, increase the dose to 2.5 ml each of neem oil and rimulgan.

Which pests is neem oil effective against?

In principle, you can use neem oil against all annoying to dangerous larvae and caterpillars or against all kinds of pests, whether boxwood moth, mildew, aphid, Mite or Fungus gnat. Sometimes attempts are also made to prevent ticks from approaching humans or pets with the intensely smelling vegetable oil.

Is neem oil poisonous or otherwise dangerous?

According to the current state of affairs, neem oil does not have any acute or consequential toxic effects, even if swallowed - just as little in humans as it does in cats and dogs. If used excessively, however, the oil can irritate the mucous membranes of two- and four-legged friends. However, this scenario can largely be ruled out if the neem oil is only used for plant protection.

equipment

Rimulgan

If you want to apply neem oil over the irrigation water, you have two options: Either you buy it Immediately a neem oil-Rimulgan combination preparation or you can order an extra bottle of the emulsifier with the pure neem oil to. Again, you should make sure the quality is right so as not to harm, rather than help, your plants.

spray bottle

In order to be able to apply neem oil directly to the infected leaves of a plant in a particularly uncomplicated manner, a commercially available spray bottle is extremely practical. Then simply fill the mixture of water, neem oil and Rimulgan into the bottle and spray the natural product onto the plant leaves.