: 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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Another effective deterrent is to apply neem oil to the leaves of your plant.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
If needed, apply neem oil to control aphids.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of spraying your foliage with this salt, use garden-safe products like neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Rose geranium, cedarwood, lemongrass and neem oils also have supporting research, though the evidence behind those is less definitive.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
If needed, apply neem oil to control aphids.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of spraying your foliage with this salt, use garden-safe products like neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Rose geranium, cedarwood, lemongrass and neem oils also have supporting research, though the evidence behind those is less definitive.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neem
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“Neem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neem. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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