I'm curious to know how the neem oil worked. I purchased the spray (link below) from home depot. Originally, my curry leaf plant had some sort of secretion on the leaves. I went through and wiped all the leaves with just plain water. I then watered the plant with some garlic-infused water. I was gone for four weeks, came back and my plant is covered with "flat bumps". I wasn't sure what happened to the plant, but a couple weeks later (today), i looked carefully and saw that the "flat bumps" were on the stick that was holding the plant up as well as on the pot and wire ties. I saw that it was moving as well. I went to the store and bought the spray today. Unfortunately, it is 20 degrees Fahrenheit so there is no way I can keep my plants outside. :( http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...rd=natria+neem+oil&storeId=10051#.USFxuWcnW8A I also have a jasmine plant, which seems to be infested with spider mites. I'm not an expert with plants, I am only guessing the insects that are infesting my plants based on the images and posts I see online. If anyone has used that spray, does that smell go away after a while? I sprayed my plants a few hours ago and i can still smell it. In the pictures, you will see the "flat bumps" on the leaves as well as on the green stick (not part of the plant).
Nasty. The curry leaf is infested with scale and the jasmine with spider mites. I use insecticidal soap for these pests. I've not used neem spray before but I'm sure others can advise.
Repeat applications as listed on the container. I may take three or more applications to kill off the Scale and Mites. Be patient. The dead scale will cling to the plant indefinitely so you may have to Summer the plants out doors to speed their removal.
Annnzie Depending on how big the curry leaf plant is and how much time you have, another way is to get a bottle of Isopropyl Alcohol & a box of Q-tips. I pour a little alcohol in a small dish, dip the Q-tip in and start wiping. It's tedious but the plant will get a head start if you can remove a bunch of the little "suckers" quickly. You won't get them all so continue with the advise given above especially for the spider mites. barb
Yes, the adult scale should be removed by hand before spraying with either insecticidal soap or neem oil. These products are effective against the juveniles but not the adults. I suggest using an old, soft, worn out toothbrush for the task. This may be a tough job; isn't the curry leaf's foliage rather delicate? If so, horticultural oil may be a better product to use as it kills both adults and juveniles.
