Can it handle oil based plant spray such as water diluted neem oil?
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I really don't know as I have used it for only water based liquids. It does work real well for them. You can adjust the spray to a degree, but would probably have to clean it occasionally with oil based products.
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Works great with Neem oils (2+ years) thanks for helping remember to spray this weekend. a bit of soap helps keep it in solution.
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I have no experience with neem oil. however, if instructions indicate neem oil is to be mixed in a sprayer & sprayed on, I have no doubt this unit could handle it. I've been extremely pleased with mine. it is one well designed tough hombre.
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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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I have used the sprayers for Olive Leaf Extract and Poo-Pouri which are both quite thick liquids, so suspect Olive Oil and the like would not be a problem.
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Yes, it's ok for organic gardening. Try not to spray in the morning or when bees are active, as it will kill them, too. Late evenings most of the bees have gone back to the hive, many blossoms close up at night. Avoid spraying into blossoms. Oil does not mix with water alone, you must mix it with dish soap first, then add water. Amounts are on the label. 2 TBs = 1 oz. I use at least 1 part soap to 2 parts neem, often 1:1 neem and soap. Warm water to mix is ok, but not hot. Shake spray bottle often while using, to keep it mixed well.
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The first question i would ask, is how big is the sprayer? If you are talking about a hand held sprayer, fill with water add one cap full, (it stinks) and also one squirt of dish soap. Never put on during the day while the sun is out, either early morning or evening after the sun has gone down. The neem oil can even be sprayed with blooms as it will not hurt you. also if it rains you will have to redo. hope this helps
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Yes. That is how I use it. Do not dilute the fluid - just pour it into the refill spray bottle.
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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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It's in the form of an oil, so you could get it into a spray bottle, but I can't speak to how safe it would or would not be using it that way. I put it into water and use it in a vaporizor; I have not attempted to use the oil in any other way.
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Yes you can use this if you can bear the odor. Google on Neem oil and you will know the benefits
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It is not labeled for that, but many folks have tried to use a couple of drops per gallon of water and soap with great success, but no guarantee here. Neem Pro works on a whole lot of insects that are not listed on label for your trees and shrubs,flowers, vegetables or your yard. I use Neem Pro for every insect on my one acre landscape indoor or outdoor and my veggie garden up to day of harvest
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KidIn the manual it states that the sprayer can be used for folar feeding plants, bug sprays, heavy detergents you should be fine
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You can, but you will be disappointed. The pressure of the spray is very low.
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I wouldn't think so. Neem oil destroys bugs that eat the leaves it's sprayed on. It's not a contact spray or deterrant. Also, it has an unpleasant smell. I would get something like Deep Woods for your purpose.
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Yes, it could be used for watering plants. If I were to use it for that I would not pump it to a high pressure because it might actually wash the soil out of the plant's container as you will need to adjust the flow nozzle to a more open position than is commonly used for spraying insecticides and herbicides. Additionally if you are watering plants in hanging containers the bend at the spray end of the wand is insufficient for directing the water into the container. However the addition of pipe fittings can be a method of increasing the bend at the end of the wand.
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Most definitely. This can be diluted with any of the carrier oils. If you have any more questions please let us know. Have a wonderful day LeAnna Plant Therapy Customer Service
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No at this time it works fine for vey liquid items - WD 40 etc - anything thicker and it is not a good spraying device
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Yes, it should work very well with light oils if you want a spray and not a stream.
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I don't see why not. If oil sprays out well I would imagine something thinner would spray very well.