For animals, neem oil is one of the most effective natural pesticide remedies, especially against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, which causes leishmaniasis in dogs. Furthermore it was discovered that neem oil acts as a completely ecological pesticide for plants, so much so that it is used in organic farming.
The chemical antiparasitic products currently on the market can be dangerous for the health of our animals, for this reason the use of those formulated with natural substances is beginning to take hold , as they reduce the risk of sensitization reactions, allergies or toxicity .
The use of neem oil is even more valid if we consider that often these organisms, over time, develop resistance to synthetic insecticides, used in industrial products.
Also for humans it is an effective repellent against scalp parasites (such as lice ) and scabies mites and against insect bites, especially in summer against mosquitoes .
In this period in fact, our four-legged friends are more prone to infestations and bites. Neem oil is an effective anti-parasite, able to prevent (keep away possible parasites), and to eliminate the parasites present and interrupt their reproduction .
Therefore after having checked the animal well, neem oil can be used directly on the hair, or impregnate the collar; or it can also be used to prepare lotions to be sprayed and spread on the body or in the environment.
What is neem oil
The oil of neem, whose popular name, anciently, was given in India in honor of the goddess Neemari, is a vegetable oil obtained from the cold pressing of the seeds of Azadirachta Indica, belonging to the Meliacee family; and now known throughout the world for its extraordinary properties and its multiple applications.
In the seeds there is the greatest variety and concentration of active ingredients, able to counter not only insects and parasites, but also viruses, bacteria and fungi . Furthermore, like all vegetative oils, neem oil has moisturizing, emollient, regenerating and restructuring properties for tissues and is therefore effective on the most common human and animal dermatological diseases .
For veterinary use, in fact as well as being decisive on insect bites or pests; it is an effective soothing and healing remedy even in the case of bites and scratches of other animals.
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Neem oil for animals
From the National Research Council, neem oil is defined as follows: " A non-toxic remedy for humans, plants and animals, a millennial natural insecticide that has begun to be used by us, proving to be effective in fighting mosquitoes, both as larvicide, (Ricerca Mariani - D'Andrea - ENEA), both as a repellent, because insects do not bear the smell ".
Therefore neem oil is not only an excellent natural pesticide, without any type of chemical additive, but it is the absolute best repellent against phlebotomists, sand flies and mosquitoes, responsible for lesmaniosis dogs.
As for the other types of parasites, neem oil is the natural phytotherapeutic product against flea infestations, because it is capable of exterminating not only the adult stage, but also eggs and larvae . If rubbed on the hair of cats and dogs, it creates a barrier effect on the animal's hair and at the same time soothes, flames and purifies the skin irritated by bites or insect bites .
The use of neem oil to prepare a natural flea
Below we give you some tips for applying neem oil to animals:
- A flea collar : suitable both as a remedy for dogs and for cats, it can be made by immersing a string of fabric in neem oil, to obtain a homemade collar.
- Pure neem oil : it can also be applied with 2-3 drops directly on the hair of the dog or cat. To prevent the presence of mosquitoes, it is advisable to pour a few drops of neem oil in the stagnant waters of saucers, vases with flowers, gutters, small non-covering deposits, etc., to prevent mosquito larvae, sand flies and sandflies from developing.
- Lotion : can be used for the preparation of spray lotions to spray on our animal. A few drops of neem oil, diluted in warm water, so as to obtain a completely natural product to nebulize even in the rooms of the house or on cushions, blankets and rugs, before cleaning or washing them, so as to keep insects away and parasites of our beloved friends.
