The first spring heat arrives, and with it the mosquitoes, the bitter enemies of our sleep, also return. L’neem oil is a plant extract made by pressing the seeds of the Neem tree (Azadirachta indicates), an evergreen belonging to the family of Meliaceae. In summer, Neem oil is also widely used like mosquito repellentsince it has aaction is repellent That insecticide. This product is used against mosquitoes and parasites, because it interferes with the reproduction of these insects, making them less fertile or preventing the development of eggs. In general, neem oil also works against:
- ants;
- caterpillars;
- flies;
- scarabs;
- aphids;
- scale insects.
Neem oil has various uses in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, both for its hydrating and emollient properties (particularly for dry skin and hair), and for yours anti-inflammatory propertiesso it is used to relieve sunburn, redness and sunburn.
How to use neem oil against mosquitoes
If you are looking for an alternative to traditional ones mosquito spray on the market, which are not always natural and well tolerated by the skin, try pouring a few drops of pure neem oil. Otherwise you can combine neem oil withsunflower oil and add other essential oils such as lemongrass, pink geranium and lemon eucalyptus: in this way you will obtain a more pleasant scent, because it happens that Not everyone likes the natural smell of neem oil.
Neem oil can also be used for discourage mosquito eggs and larvae which tend to form in stagnant water in plant and flower pots. Pour a few drops of oil into the water and you will avoid an overpopulation of mosquitoes on your balcony or home garden.
How to use neem oil as a pesticide
Not only. Thanks to the presence of azadirachtin, a molecule insecticide of neem oil, the latter can also be used for its antiparasitic action, ideal for counteracting attacks by lice and mosquitoes, for eradicate ticks and fleas in pets and for protect plants of the garden and the orchard.
Neem oil can be purchased in all shops specializing in the sale of products of natural origin, but also in herbalist’s shops, parapharmacies and pharmacies and, of course, it is also for sale online.
(Written by Gaia Cortese on 30 June 2021,
modified by Francesco Castagna on 29 Apr 2024)
