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["Lon J. Rombough" <lonrom@hevanet.com>]

Title: Re: [NAFEX] Neem Oil

Neem oil is one of several non-toxic pesticides covered in The Grape Grower.  Neem works against a surprising number of pests, both insects and diseses.  A diligent grower doesn't have to use any sort of harmful chemicals, though it can take work.
> -Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com
Winner of the Garden Writers Association "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003 


> Hello all,
>
> I did a quick search of the Archives and found some
> comments on Neem Oil being quite effective.  I am
> wondering if anyone has any experience with this for
> fungal control on Ribes and Grapes as well.  I'd much
> prefer to use something like this opposed to some of
> the other pesticides if it isn't necessary.
>
> Regards,
> Todd Ravitch
> NE Oklahoma UDSA Zone 6