mason765•6mo ago

Just realized chemical pesticides do more harm than good in my garden.

Bees suffering pushed me to try organic pest control.

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mila_craig46mo ago

Tried neem oil spray for aphids last summer and it actually worked. Didn't see any bees getting hurt either.

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the_kim6mo ago

Wait, that's really surprising to hear. Neem oil can still mess with bees if you spray it when they're active, like during the day. Even if you didn't see it happen, it can mess up their ability to find food or even hurt the larvae back in the hive. I just don't think it's worth the risk when there are safer options, like blasting them off with water or using insecticidal soap. It's one of those things that seems okay until you look closer, you know?

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grant4656mo ago

Neem oil can mess with soil life too, not just bees. It hangs around and can hurt the good bugs and worms underground. The whole system gets weaker.

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