Neem Oil - Organic

Promotes the health and vitality of trees and plants. Neem has long been recognized for its antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. Neem’s azadirachtin content deters a wide range of insect pests, disrupts their life cycles, and often leads to their mortality. For a processed neem product registered as a pesticide, see AzaMax.

Spray for full leaf coverage every 7–10 days as needed for suppressing disease or insect pests. Research indicates that pest and disease management is enhanced when neem oil is mixed with Karanja oil.

To make a spray, mix 1 oz warmed neem oil (or ½ karanja and ½ neem oil) with 2 tsp biodegradable dish soap, and add to 1 gal lukewarm water. Avoid spraying when bees are pollinating as neem is harmful to larvae and developing grubs. Certified organic oil. MOFGA

Also see Holistic Orchard Spray Kit.

This item is certified organic

8660 Neem Oil -

Item	Discounted Price
A: qt $27.50 MOFGA Approved		currently on backorder
B: gal $90.00 MOFGA Approved		currently on backorder

Additional Information

Neem and Karanja Oils for Livestock Skin Health

Neem and karanja oils can be used topically on livestock and pets as a parasiticide and for general skin care. Studies show neem can control lice, mites, fleas and other ectoparasites as an antifeedant, landing repellent and fecundity reducer. Aside from its better-known antifungal and antibacterial properties, neem oil also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities that make it an effective skin therapy for mammals.

Karanja oil shares many of these pest- and disease-fighting properties and works synergistically with neem to improve its efficacy. Mix 1 oz neem oil (or ½ oz neem and ½ oz karanja) with ½ gallon of warm water, using soap to emulsify. Massage into animal’s skin, fur or fleece, keeping it away from eyes. Let sit for half an hour and wash off. Repeat every 2 weeks or as needed. We use it on our sheep after spring shearing and observe a lasting effect through the grazing season.

One cautionary note: if ingested in significant amounts, neem oil may have a negative effect on conception.

Organic Certification

Inoculants, soil amendments, fertilizers, livestock supplies and pesticides are labeled as:
OMRI: Organic Materials Review Institute. Most state certifying agencies, including MOFGA, accept OMRI approval.
MOFGA: Reviewed and approved by the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Certification Services. Allowed for use on MOFGA-certified farms. Check with your certifier.
WSDA: Listed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Organic Certification division for use in organic agriculture in Washington State. MOFGA has indicated that they will accept products on this list for their certification program. Check with your certifier.
Nat’l List: One-ingredient products on the NOP* List of Allowed Substances (subpart G of the Organic Foods Production Act, sections 205.601-606). Check with your certifier.
AYC: Ask your certifier. Has not been reviewed by a certifier, but the active ingredient is allowed. Ask your certifier.
Not Allowed: A few of the products we list are not allowed for organic production but we think they have a place in sensible agriculture and can be used when certification is not an issue.