I Am Spraying My Plants With Neem Oil, Soap And Water. I Have A Mess Of Japanese And Cucumber Beetles. I Will Also Be Spraying T

Question

he plants with food. Does it matter which I spray first and how many days apart? Japanese beetle, cucumber beetles and neem oil.

Answer 1

No, but do follow the instructions on the Neem oil. It can cause worse damage than the pest you are treating for if the instructions aren't followed very carefully.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

This article will explain about using Azadirachtin, which is the active ingredient in Neem oil. It is a little more forgiving:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htm