Neemona - Azadirachtin 5% w/w Neem Extract Concentrate - HPM
Neemona - Azadirachtin 5% w/w Neem Extract Concentrate - HPM
HPM Neemona Azadirachtin 5% w/w Bio-Insecticide
HPM Neemona is a neem-extract botanical insecticide. HPM’s current insecticide catalogue and the formulation row on its Neemona page identify it as Azadirachtin 5% w/w concentrate.
Azadirachtin can deter feeding and disrupt insect development, moulting and reproduction. It is generally better suited to early or immature pest stages than to an expectation of instant knockdown. Apply only to a crop and pest printed on the current Neemona bottle label.
Identity check: HPM’s linked online safety sheet describes a separate 1% azadirachtin formulation, while its current product catalogue, Neemona formulation row and the matching government major-use table identify 5%. This page therefore uses the 5% identity and dose pattern; confirm “Azadirachtin 5%” on the bottle supplied before application.
Why Choose HPM Neemona?
- Botanical active ingredient: Uses azadirachtin derived from neem rather than presenting a conventional fast-knockdown chemistry.
- Multiple biological effects: Supports pest management through feeding deterrence and interference with development and reproduction.
- Broad label-listed scope: The verified 5% formulation table covers selected sucking pests, borers, caterpillars, thrips and mites across seven crops.
- Clear crop-specific directions: Manufacturer per-acre values align closely with the current Government of India hectare-based 5% major-use table.
- 100 ml store pack: Mana Agri Mart currently lists a 100 ml variant; price and availability are shown beside the pack selector.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Verified details |
|---|---|
| Brand / trade name | HPM Neemona |
| Product type | Neem-based botanical insecticide / biopesticide |
| Active ingredient | Azadirachtin |
| Concentration | 5% w/w minimum, neem extract concentrate |
| IRAC MoA group | UN — unknown or uncertain target site |
| Current Mana Agri Mart pack | 100 ml |
How Azadirachtin Works
- Feeding deterrence: HPM explains that azadirachtin affects insect chemoreception, reducing feeding on treated plant material.
- Developmental disruption: It can interfere with growth, moulting and the endocrine processes involved in insect development.
- Population effects: Effects on mortality, abnormal development and reproduction can reduce pest pressure over time; do not market or use it as an instant-contact guarantee.
IRAC currently places azadirachtin in Group UN because its responsible molecular target is unknown or uncertain. Group UN is not a claim that resistance cannot occur. Follow the current label, monitor results and use locally appropriate integrated pest-management practices.
Recommendation cards on this page are for product discovery only. Each is a standalone alternative under its own label and does not imply tank mixing, simultaneous application, dose transfer or an automatic spray sequence.
Verified Crops and Target Pests
| Crop | Label-listed targets used here |
|---|---|
| Cotton | Whitefly, leafhoppers, Helicoverpa / bollworm and aphids |
| Tea | Caterpillars, pink mite, red spider mite and thrips |
| Rice (paddy) | Brown plant hopper, leaf folder and stem borer |
| Tomato | Aphids, whitefly and fruit borer |
| Tobacco | Tobacco caterpillar and aphids |
| Cauliflower | Spodoptera, diamondback moth and aphids |
| Okra (bhindi) | Leafhopper, whitefly, aphid and pod borer |
Verified Dose, Water Volume and PHI
The golden rule: Match the crop, target and 5% concentration on the current bottle label before measuring. Do not reuse these values for a 1%, 0.15%, 0.03% or another azadirachtin formulation.
| Crop(s) | HPM dose / acre | HPM water / acre | Government dose / ha | Government water / ha | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 150 ml | 300 L | 375 ml | 750 L | 5 days |
| Tea, tobacco, rice, tomato, cauliflower and okra | 80 ml | 160 L | 200 ml | 400 L | 5 days |
PHI = pre-harvest interval. These are formulation-level label values for Azadirachtin 5% w/w concentrate. No universal ml-per-litre rate is created from them.
Application Practices
- Timing: HPM advises application when pests are first observed and while immature stages are present; evening spraying is preferred.
- Mixing: Prepare only the amount required, agitate well and use the fresh spray mixture rather than storing diluted product.
- Coverage: Use the crop-specific water volume and obtain uniform coverage of pest-active plant surfaces.
- Repeat use: Repeat only when the current pack label and local pest monitoring support it; do not invent a fixed interval.
- Compatibility: This page gives no tank-mix recommendation. Combine products only when the current labels and qualified local advice explicitly permit it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this Neemona page for 1% or 5% azadirachtin?
It is for the 5% w/w Neemona concentrate identified by HPM’s current catalogue and formulation row. Confirm 5% on the bottle before using any dose shown here.
2. Does “botanical” mean certified organic?
No certification claim is made here. Acceptance in an organic-production program depends on the current product registration, pack label and your certifier’s rules.
3. Is Neemona an instant knockdown insecticide?
Azadirachtin is primarily associated with feeding deterrence and disruption of development and reproduction. Follow label timing and do not promise instant control.
4. Can I use it on any crop?
No. This page lists only cotton, tea, rice, tomato, tobacco, cauliflower and okra uses that match the current 5% major-use table.
5. What is the dose per litre?
There is no universal per-litre dose. Use the crop-specific formulation amount and water volume on the current 5% label.
6. Can Neemona be tank-mixed with another pesticide?
No compatibility claim is made on this page. Follow both current labels and qualified local advice before any proposed mixture.
Safety and Disclaimer
A neem-derived pesticide is not risk-free. Read the current Azadirachtin 5% bottle label before opening or spraying. Wear label-required protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection; avoid inhalation and skin or eye contact; do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after use; keep the original container locked away from children, animals, food and feed; and prevent spray or washings from entering water bodies.
If exposure occurs, stop work, follow the current bottle’s first-aid directions and seek medical help with the label or container available. This page supports product identification and buying decisions and does not replace the supplied HPM label, local regulation or qualified agricultural advice.