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Does Neem oil work on pests?

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PartyQuestion30th · 03/06/2026 07:36

I’ve got some sort of pest on my huge indoor twisted fig. It’s 25 years old and I’m trying to keep it going. I’ve been using houseplant pest spray which was keeping it doing well with a weekly spray. I tried neem oil to be more eco friendly, and while the leaves look glossy, it’s a bit of a pain as the canopy is about 4 foot across and the oil drips. Also, I’m not sure it’s working….

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SarahAndQuack · 04/06/2026 18:45

Please be careful with neem oil. It can be toxic. I wouldn't be using it indoors, myself.

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