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

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

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/13/2021 @ 1:57 pm

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 ^[1]

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 ^[2]

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