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title: "Any tips on using these?"
description: "Any tips on using these?"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Avi"
published: "2025-06-19T22:30:15.586543Z"
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# Any tips on using these?

_Posted by Avi on 2025-06-19_

Any tips on using these?

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## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-19

Generally just follow the directions. For whatever you're using it for.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-06-19

I know that seems a bit asinine lol. But like the castings i just mix into my regular soil/media mix as a portion of fertilizer per the directions. I no longer use neem for anything, but you'd apply it if you are seeing pests. As per the directions, until the lifestyle is dead. And ideally spray it at dusk, so the oil doesn't burn the plant

#### Avi replied on 2025-06-19

Why do you no longer use neem oil? Is there something better you recommend

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-06-20

Besides hating the smell, it just wasn't as effective on most pests, and is prone to burn/suffocate plants, especially if used under high light. And not environmentally friendly. For pests i use systemic granules or a spray on depending on type. I also alternate with predatory bugs when I can.

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