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How does neem oil insecticide work?

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This product is from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and the oil extracted from the seeds has been used in some countries as an organic insecticide for many years. This material is taken up by the roots when applied to the compost. It tends to stop insects feeding and also disrupts their reproductive cycle.

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