How to Use neem in a Sentence

neem

noun
  • Does neem oil expire in the fridge?
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • For extra-shiny leaves, use neem oil or shine spray.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Once the smell fades, neem oil has lost its potency.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • But like all good things, neem oil doesn't last forever.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • Some pests can be wiped off with a clean cotton cloth with a few drops of neem oil on it.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
  • The neem oil should be sprayed all over the plant, including the leaves and soil.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Some like to use neem oil sprays that act as an insect repellent, too.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • If needed, apply neem oil to control aphids.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Separate the jade plant from other plants so the pests won’t spread, then wipe the leaves with neem oil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • If that’s has too much work, treat an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Regarding spraying neem oil in the spring, is there a way to know when the nymphs are active?
    — oregonlive, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Like any oil, neem oil can cause plant foliage to burn up in the sun, so keep that in mind when applying.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Honey, neem oil, oatmeal, and coconut oil Dry skin and dirt coats have met their match!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Plants with hairy leaves can also be more vulnerable to damage from neem oil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Use a neem oil to spray the babies, but a systemic product may be necessary for adults.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • One of the most effective sprays is neem oil, an extract from the tropical neem tree.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Remove pests with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, and treat with neem oil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Remove the pests by hand or use insecticidal soaps or neem oil.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • Peppermint, citronella, and neem oil have strong scents that deter many pests.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • Use neem oil as a proactive treatment, and avoid overhead watering.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Nymphs can be controlled with insecticidal soap, pyrethrum, rotenone or neem.
    — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, 11 July 2017
  • Use a garden hose to knock spider mites and aphids off your plant, or treat with horticultural or neem oil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Instead, finger combing allows the curls to clump together with the help of the gelée’s neem oil.
    — Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Use neem oil or insecticidal spray to manage them.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • This shampoo is made with vegetable and coconut-based cleansers and conditioners along with zinc and neem.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • For indoor plants, insecticidal soaps and neem oil products can be used.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
  • To get rid of mealybugs, wash them off the plant with water and apply a horticultural oil or neem oil.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • However, neem oil is not safe for pollinators and should be used outdoors only with great care.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
  • After hatching, neem oil sprays may suppress (but likely won’t eliminate) the nymph stages.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Pests like thrips, mealybugs, and beetles can be taken care of with neem oil or organic pesticides.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

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