: a large tropical Asian tree (Azadirachta indica) of the mahogany family having a bitter bark used as a tonic and leaves and seeds that have insecticidal and antiseptic properties and yield a medicinal aromatic oil
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Remove the pests by hand or use insecticidal soaps or neem oil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Some like to use neem oil sprays that act as an insect repellent, too.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Eric Nieusma, co-owner of Maine Hill Farm, recommends using organic neem extract or concentrate products to eliminate Japanese beetles.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Some like to use neem oil sprays that act as an insect repellent, too.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Eric Nieusma, co-owner of Maine Hill Farm, recommends using organic neem extract or concentrate products to eliminate Japanese beetles.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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“Neem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neem. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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