In this video, I share 4 reasons to never use neem oil in your garden. Many gardeners believe using neem oil to control pests is harmless, but neem oil use comes with many side effects. I used neem oil for years, but I discontinued use due to lack of effectiveness and problems neem oil caused. I also share superior natural insecticides that are better at controlling insects with less downsides.

Cold pressed neem oil contains a natural chemical called azadirachtin, which supposedly can control insects naturally. I did not find that to be the case. I tested organic pest control methods here:    • This Organic Pest Control Remedy Is A...  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 My Experience Using Neem Oil
1:30 Reason #1
4:21 Reason #2
6:14 Reason #3
8:43 Reason #4
11:38 Effective Insect Control Methods
13:56 Adventures With Dale

If you have any questions about how to control insects in your garden naturally, want to know about the things I grow in my raised bed vegetable garden and edible landscaping food forest, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and garden hacks, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below!

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