Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Max, 128 oz Ready-to-Use Spray

I had read reviews that complained about the sprayer not working. There were many, I was "sure" that the problem had been fixed. Nope! I had decided go with the convenience of the automatic sprayer. It came over night and I was ready. The sprayer hummed nicely, but didn't spray. I gave it time to prime-checked for holes or kinks. I contacted Bonide through their website. I got a fast response, requesting a photo. The replacement came quickly and works great. It is so much easier to use than a squirt bottle or hand sprayer-easier on the hand. The sprayer neck is long and bendable, so it makes spraying the underside of leaves super easy. Perhaps I should have take off a star for the little bit of hassle, but I am so happy with the product, I decided it deserved my highest recommendation - 5 stars. I am actually thinking of buying some for family gifts!

Ordered and delivered right away after discovering my precious plants were being eaten at overnight...within minutes of spraying things/insects started moving in the soil and away from bases of my leafy vegetables. I take pride in only organic treatments since i keep bees. So it is effective,safe and easy to use. I have asthma but was not affected by any smell or odor. Hoping tomorrow morning everything is safe for the much awaited harvest by people instead of insects.

While this sprays out way to much and way to fast the only problem I see is it not lasting by the time you finish one plant it is gone But it works great. The smell is nasty. And the directions while clear are scary. States if it gets on you to wash for 25 min scrubbing each area for 25minutes. And call poison control. Nothing about why or anything but I did get it on me and I didn’t grow an extra horn so idk. Does it kill bugs I’m not sure as grasshoppers and something are still eating holes in my leafs outside plants I fear spraying indoor plants as the jet of power when it sprays out is strong might hurt tiny indoor plants I wish there was a setting to tell it to calm down.

I grow most of our veggies and indoors under lights year around, and bought this neem oil primarily to eliminate spider mites that I brough in with an online purchase. I did get the battery operated spray, but I use a spray bottle that dispersed the spray more evenly. Neem oil will kill bugs and eggs, but it is a contact spray and must be sprayed directly on eggs and bugs to kill them. Leaves must be sprayed top and bottom, stems must be sprayed, and even the soil must be sprayed for any bug or eggs in the soil. Especially when the plants have a lot of foliage, multiple sprays are required in an effort to spray all of the bugs and eggs. For something like spider mites, this means spraying the plants thoroughly every other day for up to 2 weeks. If you miss any mites or eggs, they start reproducing all over again. For example, a spider mite female, within a few days of hatching, can produce 8-20 eggs per day and live up to 3 weeks. That means that one female spider mite, if left undisturbed, can theoretically produce 300+ eggs by the end of her life. If you get spider mites, you must be diligent in consistent spraying to prevent a severe infestation. I have been battling spider mites for a couple of years, and I can't honestly say you ever get rid of them. About the best you can do is to control them. If you do have spider mites or other bug problems, this gallon bottle, since it is ready to use, will not last long depending on the number of plants you have. It might be more cost effective to buy a concentrate that needs to be diluted. If you have a number of plants to spray, as I do, this gallon bottle is a good size, but is not cost effective. I do like that this spray is all natural and not toxic, but there are other options for concentrated sprays that are added to water that last much longer. This spray is effective as a contact spray, but the key word here is "contact". If you miss one female or one egg, they can start up all over again. I hope this review was helpful for you.

The product itself is great does wonders for pest control, but don't waste your time with the spray attachment, it doesn't even work. I have been through two and the same thing happens each time. The pump turns on but doesn't pump anything. Maybe its not strong enough or maybe there isn't enough pressure in the container but either way you're better off getting a cheap sprayer from the hardware store and using that.

I've always had great success using neem oil on my hydrangeas and roses, so I decided to try Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Max with the attached spray wand. I'm glad I did! The spray wand makes application incredibly fast and easy. It provides excellent coverage, so I feel confident that I'm treating the entire plant without missing any spots. It has turned what used to be a time-consuming chore into a quick and simple task. I was so impressed that I've already ordered another 128-ounce bottle to make sure I have enough to get through the summer. Based on my experience so far, I'll definitely continue purchasing this product. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an effective, easy-to-use neem oil solution for their garden.

Been using "Captain Jack's Neem Oil" for over a year now and found it quite effective for controlling aphids and sawfly worms (larvae), the two most persistent pests in my little garden. For rose leaves, I physically defoliate any leaves with those tiny holes from the Sawfly and then spray heavily, trying as best I can to get the underside of the leaves AND the soil as well. I do the same with my edibles..herbs, etc. I alternate and use a safe for organic gardening, "Captain Jack's Insecticidal Super Soap". So far...pretty good results, but I've found you must be persistent as these pests reappear with untreated foliage growth as well as after any rain or what have you. It's important for any product I use to be safe for wildlife and humans. I maintain hummingbird feeders and I don't t want to harm them. I spray after dark when they're unlikely to feed..as the odor is strong and can repel the hummingbirds. I also avoid spraying blossoms. It can be so disheartening when you invest your time and energy growing things only to have insatiable insects destroy it. Neem oil has really reversed that for me! Also, I don't get eaten up by mosquitoes like I did...so another big bonus... repels them too! I spray a mist of it right around the cuff of my gardening pants...helps a lot as I'm a mosquito magnet. And if I spray after sunset, there's no lingering odor by next morning.

Great product but small hose could be more durable.