Mixed is oil-based emulsified concentrate formulation consisting of a judicious mixture of Castor oil from Castor Cake, neem oil obtained from AzadirachtinIndica seeds, and karanji oil obtained from Pongamia Glabra seeds and surfactant/emulsifier. The insecticidal action is due to the presence of several neem limonoids of which Azadirachtin is most important. Azadirachtin concentration is maintained at a level of min 300 ppm in the formulation.
MODE OF ACTION
Very wide spectrums of phytophagous insect pests are likely to be affected by this neem formulation. The formulation controls the pest population by triple action activity of feeding deterrence, ovipositor inhibition and insect growth regulatory activity of neem-based bio-chemicals.