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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
Azamax — General Hydroponics — standardized azadirachtin 1.2%
Neem Bliss 100% cold-pressed — Plantonix — most complete neem oil
Safer Brand Neem Oil — Spectrum — clarified hydrophobic extract ONLY — no azadirachtin
Bonide Neem Oil — Bonide — clarified concentrate — no azadirachtin
🎯 What It Kills
✓ Aphids✓ Whiteflies✓ Spider Mites✓ Fungus Gnats (larval)✓ Mealybugs✓ Thrips✓ Powdery Mildew (fungicidal)✓ Scale (soft)
⚙️ How It Works
Cold-pressed neem oil contains azadirachtin (IGR) plus other triterpenes. Clarified neem oil (Safer, Garden Safe, Bonide) has NO azadirachtin — it works only as a suffocant/fungicide. These are fundamentally different products.
⚗️ Mixing & Application
2 tbsp cold-pressed neem oil + 1 tsp dish soap per gallon warm water. Emulsify soap first then add oil. Apply to leaf undersides. Reapply every 5–7 days. Do not apply above 90°F.
Example
0.5 oz
per gallon
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⚠️ Safety
- ⚠ Do not apply in direct sun or above 90°F — leaf burn
- ⚠ Toxic to fish in concentrated form
- ⚠ Clarified products (Safer, Bonide) will NOT control fungus gnats — need cold-pressed or azadirachtin product
🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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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.
🔄Pyrethrin
Same class: Botanical Pyrethrin
🔄Same class: Botanical Pyrethrin
Azadirachtin
Same class: Botanical
↔️Same class: Botanical
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
↔️Different approach: Inorganic
Methoprene
Different approach: IGR
Different approach: IGR
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is neem 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 neem 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 neem 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)
Azatin XL — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
📚 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.