Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is Terra Neem oil and how it is different form commercial neem oil ?

Terra neem oil and Terra neem oil(WS) are now available to export market with least 3000 ppm azadirachtin. The oil is cold processed and produced by Indian Traditional way without heat, chemicals, petrochemicals and retains all the well balanced nutrients in the oil - many which would otherwise be lost. It is non toxic to humans, birds, earthworms and animals .

2) What are the active ingredients in Terra neem oil ?

Terra neem oil contains Azadirachtin A and B and several other isomers. It is also determined for other profiles and found to contain over 100 limonoids.

3) Is Azadirachtin alone active?

Studies prove that biological effectiveness of neem oil were dependent on Azadirachtin. All physiological impacts on pests have been attributed to Azadirachtin. Other neem limonoids does play a synergistic role with Azadirachtin and aid biological activity. Azadirachtin is an efficient crop protection compound in association with limonoids.

4) What are the primary modes of action of Terra neem oil , Terra neem oil (WS) ?

Terra neem oil is powerful insect antifeedants and disrupt insect feeding. It is also a powerful Insect Growth Regulators and interfere with growth of insects.

5) What are the supplementary mode of action of Terra neem oil ?

1. i) Disrupt insect reproduction and sterilise insect reproductive organs.
2. ii) Reduce insect egg laying capacity
3. iii) Reduce egg hatchability
4. iv) Affects insect digestion, excretion and locomotion
5. v) Reduce insect fitness
6. vi) Reduce insect population growth
7. vii) Improve pesticidal effects of conventionals and biologicals
8. viii) Augment Beneficials
9. ix) Disrupt/delay/prohibit resistance

6) Are Terra neem oil safer to beneficials?

Terra neem oil is highly safe to beneficials. Infact, Terra neem oil augment beneficial population in treated fields.

7) Are Terra neem safer to Honey Bees?

Terra neem oil is highly safe to Honey Bees. Infact, Terra neem oil Spray as advised helps to cure “Nosemosis” and mite problems of Honey Bees.

8) Does Terra neem oil exhibit knockdown effect?

Terra neem oil does not provide knockdown effect unlike conventional chemicals. Insect mortality begins within hours of spray and extent over 3-5 days. However, insects stops feeding and damaging plants since the time of spray.

9) How Terra neem oil differs from conventionals?

Conventionals exhibit knockdown effect, but however control lasts only for a few days. Terra neem oil exhibit slow and sustainable control of pests. Beneficials significantly aid control of pests with Terra neem oil .

10) What is the advice to Terra neem oil using growers?

Do not Panic when pests are found on plants within 1 or 2 days after spray. Terra neem oil work sustainably on pests and stops crop damage from the time of spray. The control of pests is equal in conventionals and Terra neem oil within days of sprays. We advice users to understand the mode of action of the product. Terra neem oil is the best choice for ultimate grower benefits.

11) Can Terra neem oil be used with insecticides?

Terra neem oil formulations can be alternated or tank mixed most insecticides and fungicides. However, it is recommended to check tank mix compatibility.

12) Does Terra neem oil show synergism with Insecticides or Biologicals?

Terra neem oil can use in alternation or tank mix augment insects susceptibility to insecticides/biologicals. It makes insects physiologically weak and thus increase susceptibility to conventional and biologicals.

13) Does Terra neem oil help prevent or delay insect resistance?

Azadirachtin and neem compounds are known to disrupt MFO induction (mixed function oxidase) in many insects and thus it is believed that Terra neem oil help prevent resistance. Field trials showed good control of resistant pest population when Terra neem oil is integrated.

14) Can Terra neem oil be used in IPM programs?

Terra neem oil is an ideal IPM tool for managing resistance in insects and help reduce insecticidal inputs.

15) Which pests Terra neem oil can control?

Terra neem oil is a broad spectrum product and control Caterpillars, Beetles, Aphids, White flies, Thrips, Mites, Leafminers, Lice, Fleas, Grasshoppers etc.

16)Does Terra neem oil help to reduce insecticide use?

It has been proved that integration of Terra neem oil in pest management programs, reduced number of insecticidal spray by way of lengthening spray intervals.

17) Is there a Pre Harvest Interval (PHI) for Terra neem oil formulations ?

There is no PHI for Terra neem oil . The product can be applied until the time of harvest .

18) What is the ideal spray interval for best results for Terra neem oil Formulations?

7 to 10 days depending on pest incidence. However, actual spray recommendation should be based on actual pest incidence.

19) What are important tips for good pest control of Terra neem oil ?

1. i) Early sprays as soon as pests are observed.
2. ii) Good crop coverage
3. iii) 7-10 day spray interval
4. iv) Spray rotation with biologicals/conventionals in case of organic and conventional crops respectively
5. v) “PH” correction of spray fluid
6. vi) Good pest scouting
7. vii) Do not panic if we do not see dead insects in treated fields.

20) Does Terra neem oil formulations exhibit contact toxicity?

Soft bodied pests like aphids, mites, whiteflies show contact toxicity to Terra neem oil

21) Does Terra neem oil exhibit systemic activity?

Terra neem oil is exhibit systemic effect upon soil application. Systemic application provides good control of leafminers, aphids, whiteflies and caterpillars.

22) What are the overall benefits of Terra neem oil ?

1. i) Support organic crop protection
2. ii) Provide sustainable pest control
3. iii) Prevent or prohibit pest resistance
4. iv) Help reduce pesticidal applications