: 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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Natural repellents like neem oil or garlic spray can help keep them off plants and Lighting can also play a role, so turning off unnecessary lighting or switching to less attractive bulbs can reduce how many gather around your house.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For more severe infestations, use neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The neem oil should be sprayed all over the plant, including the leaves and soil.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Corcoran suggests using neem oil.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For more severe infestations, use neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The neem oil should be sprayed all over the plant, including the leaves and soil.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Corcoran suggests using neem oil.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Neem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neem. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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