Biogrow Bioneem – Organic Pest Control – Insecticide

The key insecticidal ingredient found in the neem tree is AZADIRACHTIN, a naturallyoccurring substance that belongs to an organic molecule class called tetranortriterpenoids. It is structurally similar to insect hormones called ecdysones which control the process ofmetamorphosis as the insects pass from larva to pupa to adult. Metamorphosis requiresthe careful synchrony of many hormones and other physiological changes to be successful,and azadirachtin is an ecdysone blocker. It blocks the insects production and release ofthese vital hormones. Insects then will not moult, thus breaking their life cycle. Azadirachtin also serves as a feeding deterrent for some insects. Depending on the stageof life-cycle, insect death may not occur for several days. However, upon ingestion ofminute quantities, insects become quiescent and stop feeding. Residual insecticidal activityis evident for up to seven days or longer, depending on insects and application rate. Bioneem is used to control a wide range of insects (up to 200 insect types) including whiteflies, leafminers, mealybug, thrips, fruit flies, leaf hopper, red spider mite, weevils and manymore. Azadirachtin is relatively harmless to insects that pollinate crops and trees, such asbutterflies, spiders and bees; ladybugs that consume aphids; and wasps that act as aparasite on various crop pests. This is because neem products must be ingested to beeffective. Thus, insects that feed on plant tissue succumb, while those that feed on nectaror other insects rarely contact significant concentrations of neem products.