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Azadirachtin — Azatin XL, Neemix, Aza-Direct

Active ingredient: azadirachtin  ·  Residual: 5–7 days

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Azatin XL — OHP — professional concentrate
Neemix 4.5 — Certis — OMRI-listed professional
Aza-Direct — Gowan — broad-spectrum professional
Azatrol EC — PBI Gordon — professional EC

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Fungus Gnats✓ Thrips✓ Aphids✓ Whiteflies✓ Caterpillars✓ Leafminers✓ Mealybugs✓ Scale crawlers

⚙️ How It Works

Azadirachtin (extracted from neem seeds, standardized) works primarily as an insect growth regulator disrupting molting. More potent than crude neem oil. OMRI-listed.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Azatin XL: 4–16 fl oz per 100 gallons. Apply every 5–7 days — degrades rapidly. Best as part of rotation program.
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⚠️ Safety

  • ⚠ Degrades rapidly — reapply frequently
  • ⚠ Best against immature stages — less effective against adults
  • ⚠ OMRI-listed but toxic to bees when wet — apply in evening

🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More

Click any pest to view its full identification guide, biology, and treatment options.

🐛 Aphid → 🐛 Caterpillar → 🐛 Flies → 🐛 Fungus Gnat → 🐛 Leafminers → 🐛 Mealybug → 🐛 Scales → 🐛 Thrips → 🐛 Ticks → 🐛 Whiteflies →

🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact

🐝 Bees / PollinatorsLOW
🐟 Fish / Aquatic LifeLOW
🐦 BirdsLOW
🐕 Mammals / PetsLOW
🦐 Aquatic InvertebratesLOW
💡 Derived from neem. Low toxicity to non-target organisms. Acts as growth regulator — slow but selective.

⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline

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Apply
Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours (until dry)
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: 5–7 days
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires

🔄 Alternatives & Related Products

Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.

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Pyrethrin
Same class: Botanical Pyrethrin
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Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
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Methoprene
Different approach: IGR

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is azadirachtin safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use azadirachtin indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does azadirachtin last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Azatin XL — Safety Data Sheet

View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.

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Azatin XL Safety Data Sheet page 1
📄 Azatin XL — Safety Data Sheet · View the complete SDS document above or download below
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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.