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January 24th, 2008 07:46 PM #11Yang neem plant meron ba mabibili sa mga plant store?
Ito nabasa ko info about neem tree...
The Neem Tree The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is fast becoming popular in the Philippines as a natural insecticide, especially against the mosquito.
People believe incorrectly that neem trees repel mosquitoes. The tree itself does not repel mosquitoes, it is the crushed fresh leaves or neem powder.
The most potent insect repellent product derived from neem is the seed oil. The seed oil contains the compound azadirachtin that repels insects and nematodes. Furthermore, it acts as an antifeedant and disrupts the life stages of various insects.
In fact, desert locusts will starve to death before eating plants treated with neem extract.
Neem seed consists of 40% oil. This oil can be used for many purposes, such as lubricant for machinery, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and as a natural insecticide.
In addition, the neem cake that is left over after extracting the oil from the seeds makes a good fertilizer.
The bark of the neem tree contains 12-14% tannins. This compares favorably with the amount of tannins existing in conventional tanning chemicals, so neem bark can also be used in tanning leather.
In parts of the Philippines, the most important use of neem is for reforestation. It is fast growing and drought resistant. Its sturdy trunk and branches help it withstand typhoons and the lumber is of high quality. Moreover, it resists decay and insect attacks and is stronger than teak (Tectona grandis).
Neem wood is excellent for construction and furniture. The hard wood is brownish while the soft wood is lighter. Young branches are yellowish.
Neem trees bear fruit at 4-5 years of age. The seeds have a short viability (2-3 weeks).
They can be sown directly in the field or in a bag with similar success.
The tree produces plenty of root runners that can also be used for propagation.
Neem is useful in urban areas because of its dense foliage, shade, and attractive, tiny white flowers and yellow fruit. However, it should not be planted close to infrastructure since the tree develops a massive root system that has been known to damage concrete.
by Calixto E. Yao in 'The Small Farm Newsletter' Fall 1995Last edited by suv; January 24th, 2008 at 07:59 PM.
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January 24th, 2008 07:57 PM #12
Yep, I get those sometimes. Mosquitoes flittering about in your car while driving are very distracting.
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January 25th, 2008 03:55 PM #13
*suv
salamat sa info sir. magtatanong ako sa bpi (bureau of plant industries) kung meron sila
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January 25th, 2008 04:46 PM #14Tanong lang dun sa may sealant? Seems like a possibly good way to save gas for older cars? Saan saan po ba kayo naglagay?
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January 26th, 2008 01:41 PM #15
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January 26th, 2008 03:24 PM #16
tama open mo window mo pag pa atras ka na sa garahe then kung talagang may lamok ka pa rin nakita, mag park ka lang sa isang safe zone then go get your car vacuum at tirahin mo cla isa-isa
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January 26th, 2008 05:46 PM #17problema ko din dati ang lamok sa kotse, ang ginawa ko nihire ako ang isa sa mga lamok para maging kunduktor tapos pinatiketan ko lahat ng lamok na pumapasok sa kotse ko... pag tagal tagal e wala ng gustong pumasok sa kotse kasi taas daw ang singil ng kunduktor.. ayun..humanap na ng ibang kotse yung mga lamok.. at yung kunduktor niredundant ko na kasi wala ng pasaherong lamok.....
joke lang po... tawa naman dyan....
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January 26th, 2008 08:52 PM #18
was at cartimar kanina searching for this neem tree. wala daw sila. but they recommended eucalyptus. almost same din daw. bought two small trees. tignan ko kung effective
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January 27th, 2008 02:52 AM #20
Try getting one of those smaller rechargeable electric fly swatters (the ones that look like a toy tennis racket. I have one in my vehicle and they do the job of killing the pesky mosquitoes nicely. Mga Php100+ lang ata yun.
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