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Originally Posted by MuddyBuckets
Major aphid attack so I bought pure neem oil, mixed it with water and a bit of dishwashing soap as directed and put it into a spray bottle. My questions are 1) what is the best dishwashing soap to use, 2) would Murphy's Oil Soap be a good addition, 3) how often to spray the peppers, tomatoes, okra and eggplant, 4) should the neem spray be washed off after application and 5) how often to spray the plants.
Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.
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For aphids you don't even need the neem. The soapy water alone will kill them quickly. Make sure you don't spray in the heat of the day. You can even get rid of them with a strong water spray to the plant. Repeat every 4 days for 3 times. Neem can burn the plants if they get sun on the oil, and bits just not necessary for aphids.
I use clear dish soap, anybody's.