Bougainvillea Mites: 100% Pure Neem Oil as Organic Standard

Why Neem?

• Alters leaf taste → mites leave.
• Doesn't wash off (absorbs into cuticle).
• Fungicide + miticide + insecticide.
• Preserves predatory mites, lady beetles.

Critical: Read Labels

Many retail "neem oils" contain clarified hydrophobic extract (low azadirachtin) + added pyrethrins. Demand 100% cold-pressed neem oil. Brands: Neem Bliss, Dyna-Gro, Plantonix.

Application Protocol

1. Preventive: Spray before pests appear (early spring).
2. Active infestation: Weekly × 3, then monthly.
3. Mix: 1 tsp neem + 1 tsp mild liquid soap (no additives) per quart warm water. Shake well.
4. Coverage: Undersides critical. Spray to runoff.

Maintenance

Only respray new growth if mites return. Old leaves stay protected.

Neem is the nursery standard for a reason—it works without creating pesticide treadmills.