My 1 acre yard is about 1/2 infested with ticks. I was told neem oil may be my solution to my nemesis, the tick. Any advice?
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I have not found any information that it works against ticks - I would go on the manufacturers site and adm them for their input
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The answer for ticks is Permethrin. Get this: http://www.amazon.com/Permethrin-Control-Insecticide-Termiticide-caterpillars/dp/B005UUZ3OI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid;=1368701652&sr;=8-2&keywords;=permethrin and get a end-of-hose sprayer and mix according to directions. Spray the whole lawn and it will help.
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My only use of neem oil is for the prevention of insects on my bonsai. This is ONLY a temporary protection. It may be worth a try in your situation. It does give my bonsai protection for a short period of time. Good luck!
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Neem is a natural insect repellent. It smells a bit like sharp citrus. This is a good shampoo to use in summer, or in any hot climate if you let you pet outdoors.
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I did the same, Neem kills them. I also have garlic, onion and ginger in the yard, they aren't crazy about the smell.
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You can dilute it with water an make a great insect repellent. I would use about an ounce of Permethrin to 15 ounces water. That will give you a .0625% solution, which is a little higher than store bought tick spray.
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I don't know - however, you might want to contact VJR Organics that sold me the Neem Oil through Amazon - their Amazon email is g4xt72k6f41y6w3@marketplace.amazon.com
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Neem oil is very useful and beneficial in so many ways. If the Smith sprayer cannot handle it, the oil will find a way that the sprayer can handle it.
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Where I am currently doesn't have a mosquito problem. But my friend in Louisiana uses it as a cutting oil in a mix of lemon grass oil and neem oil for a natural repellent for her kids. She swears it works...
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"Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil" This product worked well for me against fungus and aphids, but I heard that if you need something stronger, try "cold pressed Neem Oil"
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Under direct attack, I doubt it. Pitched in formal campgrounds, you're not likely to encounter ticks unless you wander into unmaintained areas with tall weeds. As I understand tick behavior, they cling to the weeds and get on animals/people as they brush the weeds.
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Hi, Not really sure but since it is a fungal disease I would say that if possible I would try it. Neem oil in India is used for a variety of treatments on the skin and also for other diseases. I would say this, if you can try it on a small area of the plant. One thing is that this will not harm your plant at all or any pets or you, it may not fully work. I would use it full strength and not allow the rain to wash it away for a few days, if possible. Apply at night and leave it. Hope this help, sorry but this is the best that I can offer. Good luck!
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I don't' know why not. Some individuals are skin-sensitive to neem oil, so use sparingly or in a small area at first.
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If you use this on the animals skin it may irritate, I would think that you would have to dilute it in another carrier oil. I don't know if it would deter ticks or not. You dog would smell great though.
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I do have difficulty with cutworms. Because I garden strictly organically, I do two things: I apply neem oil and I also check my crops daily and pick off any pests by hand.
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A natural remedy list I belong to suggests that to repel ticks from dogs, use a drop of Rose Geranium (Petargonium capitatum x radens variety) behind each shoulder blade & a drop at the top of the base of the tail. Ticks operate mostly by sense of smell & their front legs detect smell, temperature, movement & carbon dioxide & this is how they know you are coming. They are not attracted to the scent of this essential oil. Go easy on this for dogs, as their sensitive noses can't handle anything too strong.
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I read that this would repel ticks. They said mix 1 part with 2 parts water and spray on your shoes, socks, pants etc. Has anyone tried this and does it work to keep ticks off? I sure hope so!
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I use this for tick protection on my pets. I mix it with essential oils and vinegar. I spray it on my pets every time I take them out. Not sure what you are using it for.
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Neem Oil is the difference, lotta believers for this solution to mites. the safer (sulfer) works well with mold, mites and mildew, but not as good as prevention.