The AzaSol Difference

AzaSol is not a neem oil product.

Neem oil is the by-product remaining after an azadirachtin extraction process. While neem oil does have some fungicidal and limited insecticidal activity, research has shown that azadirachtin is the most potent insect growth regulator among natural pesticides.

AzaSol ™  Features

  • Water soluble powder
  • Patented production process
  • Potent levels of azadirachtin

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AzaSol versus AzaMax versus Azatrol

Parameters

Neem Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) Formulation

Neem Oil

Water Soluble Powder
Popular/Similar Products in US market Azamax,Azatrol, Aza-Direct, Nemazal, Margosan, Neemix Trilogy AzaSol
Azadirachtin Content
  • 300 ppm – 12,000 ppm
  • Less clarity on other neem compounds
  • Presence of lots of unwanted neem metabolites/compounds may result in complex of actions, may cause unexpected adverse eco and bio effects, etc.
  • Presence of more of sugars and carbohydrates and other saprophytic sustrates may some time lead to altered/increased pathogen load after application, which can become latent
  • 300-2000 ppm
  • Less clarity on effects of interactions of other neem compounds
  • Effect on nontargets is not very clear
  • 60,000 ppm
  • More sure of the neem metabolites and limonoids
  • Due to higher Aza content, unexpected effects of other neem compounds is reduced
  • Contains defined contents of Aza and other secondary metabolites which are real active ingredients. Unwanted sugars and lipids are completely removed
Water solubility Not soluble, only creates an emulsion Not soluble, needs detergent to make it misible Water soluble, helps in plant absorption
Plant Absorption
  • Creates layer on the plant surface
  • Plants generally do not readily absorb, though translaminar action, etc. are claimed
  • Creates layer on the plant surface
  • Plants cannot absorb
 Readily absorbed by plants
Action Different types of actions on insects are possible, provided insect comes in contact or feeds on the surface. Generally neem has repellent action, and so the existing insects try to move away and by the time new population comes, the effect may not be there Repellent, antifeedent actions, sometimes contact Systemic, mostly IGR effect and quick kill compared to EC formulations. Apart from the initial repellent effect, as the plant sap contains Azadirachtin and other limnoids, the new population that feed on the plant at least for next 2-4 weeks will be affected.
Application Methods Spraying Spraying Spraying, injection, soil application, root feeding
Crops Mostly field crops like paddy, cotton, vegetables. On Ornamentals and fruit crops, generally not preferred as it creates a coating Vegetable, cotton, paddy, etc. early in the season Field crops, trees, bushes & shrubs – No need to worry about coatings since it’s just like spraying water
Carriers/Solvents Liquid based, Ethylacetates, Methanol, butanol, etc. Oil Micro-encapsulated powder
Efficacy
  • Effective against surface feeding insects like caterpillars, beetles, and weevils
  • Limited action against sucking pests like aphids, mites, leaf hoppers, etc.
 Limited action
  • Broad-spectrum against sucking complex & biting insects, including tree and tissue borers and stem weevils
  • Systemic action against sap feeding sucking pests
Persistency of Action Only against existing pests, no systemic action Limited action against all insects Effective against existing pests and further population that builds up over the next 12-15 days’ time
Stability of Azadirachtin 3-6 months, additional stabilizer required Azadirachtin concentration is lower and also not stable Stable for over two years
Pest Avoidance Possible Possible Not possible, as the product is systemic

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