Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Max Ready-to-Use Spray, 64 oz

I had read reviews that complained about the sprayer not working. There were many, I was "sure" that the problem had been fixed. Nope! I had decided go with the convenience of the automatic sprayer. It came over night and I was ready. The sprayer hummed nicely, but didn't spray. I gave it time to prime-checked for holes or kinks. I contacted Bonide through their website. I got a fast response, requesting a photo. The replacement came quickly and works great. It is so much easier to use than a squirt bottle or hand sprayer-easier on the hand. The sprayer neck is long and bendable, so it makes spraying the underside of leaves super easy. Perhaps I should have take off a star for the little bit of hassle, but I am so happy with the product, I decided it deserved my highest recommendation - 5 stars. I am actually thinking of buying some for family gifts!

I've always had great success using neem oil on my hydrangeas and roses, so I decided to try Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Max with the attached spray wand. I'm glad I did! The spray wand makes application incredibly fast and easy. It provides excellent coverage, so I feel confident that I'm treating the entire plant without missing any spots. It has turned what used to be a time-consuming chore into a quick and simple task. I was so impressed that I've already ordered another 128-ounce bottle to make sure I have enough to get through the summer. Based on my experience so far, I'll definitely continue purchasing this product. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an effective, easy-to-use neem oil solution for their garden.

I’ve seen so many mixed reviews that I was weary- but it’s extremely effective!!! It doesn’t harm your plants. In my room is christmas cactus, succulents, a golden pothos, chives, and other similar plants. They don’t seem to be harmed at all and best of all the bugs DO die!!! My bugs are tiny things that don’t fly, but without being killed they were reproducing or whatever bugs do way too quickly. It instantly kills them. It’s easy to use. You do need to spray it almost right up against the plant/soil because the nozzle is too wide of a spray if you’re using it for indoor plants and don’t want your surroundings sprayed too. The smell is pretty awful as someone with a sensitivity to nauseousness from smell. It smells like chicken broth, the kind you can buy in those containers with caps where the broth is pungent and needs diluting with water. On the brightside the smell only lasts half a day if that. After spraying I open by door and open my window to air it away.

UPDATE: Bonide reached out regarding my issue, issue resolved and changed my rating to 4 stars. One star and it should be zero for no response from Bonide regarding nozzle not working. Love the product but at this point I am unable to use because nozzle not working. Unable to return because product has been opened, company not responding to my message and also responded to Amazon questioning my contact with the company. Stated no response and this case is closed!! So I have my product but no sprayer to use it on my plants!

Been using "Captain Jack's Neem Oil" for over a year now and found it quite effective for controlling aphids and sawfly worms (larvae), the two most persistent pests in my little garden. For rose leaves, I physically defoliate any leaves with those tiny holes from the Sawfly and then spray heavily, trying as best I can to get the underside of the leaves AND the soil as well. I do the same with my edibles..herbs, etc. I alternate and use a safe for organic gardening, "Captain Jack's Insecticidal Super Soap". So far...pretty good results, but I've found you must be persistent as these pests reappear with untreated foliage growth as well as after any rain or what have you. It's important for any product I use to be safe for wildlife and humans. I maintain hummingbird feeders and I don't t want to harm them. I spray after dark when they're unlikely to feed..as the odor is strong and can repel the hummingbirds. I also avoid spraying blossoms. It can be so disheartening when you invest your time and energy growing things only to have insatiable insects destroy it. Neem oil has really reversed that for me! Also, I don't get eaten up by mosquitoes like I did...so another big bonus... repels them too! I spray a mist of it right around the cuff of my gardening pants...helps a lot as I'm a mosquito magnet. And if I spray after sunset, there's no lingering odor by next morning.

Been using this for aphids indoors for about a week now, there’s certainly less of them. I’m hoping another week will see all pests gone. I’ve had other neem oils have pungent smells in the past, so I was happy that this one only has a minor odor. Regardless, lost two stars for the worst possible spray mechanism ever. It is not the spray nozzle pictured (which works well), but instead one that is difficult to press and ineffective at dispensing the product. Instead it barely sprays and most drips onto your fingers and makes a mess. Hard to control bugs when you can’t spray the product on your plants. Cheapest quality bottle ever.

I decided after using another kind of neem oil that it didn't work well for my garden and for the bugs that were my Gardens I returned this but it looked like it was supposed to do what it's supposed to do and it price was right but supposed to do what it's supposed to do and it price was right but I returned it

I grow most of our veggies and indoors under lights year around, and bought this neem oil primarily to eliminate spider mites that I brough in with an online purchase. I did get the battery operated spray, but I use a spray bottle that dispersed the spray more evenly. Neem oil will kill bugs and eggs, but it is a contact spray and must be sprayed directly on eggs and bugs to kill them. Leaves must be sprayed top and bottom, stems must be sprayed, and even the soil must be sprayed for any bug or eggs in the soil. Especially when the plants have a lot of foliage, multiple sprays are required in an effort to spray all of the bugs and eggs. For something like spider mites, this means spraying the plants thoroughly every other day for up to 2 weeks. If you miss any mites or eggs, they start reproducing all over again. For example, a spider mite female, within a few days of hatching, can produce 8-20 eggs per day and live up to 3 weeks. That means that one female spider mite, if left undisturbed, can theoretically produce 300+ eggs by the end of her life. If you get spider mites, you must be diligent in consistent spraying to prevent a severe infestation. I have been battling spider mites for a couple of years, and I can't honestly say you ever get rid of them. About the best you can do is to control them. If you do have spider mites or other bug problems, this gallon bottle, since it is ready to use, will not last long depending on the number of plants you have. It might be more cost effective to buy a concentrate that needs to be diluted. If you have a number of plants to spray, as I do, this gallon bottle is a good size, but is not cost effective. I do like that this spray is all natural and not toxic, but there are other options for concentrated sprays that are added to water that last much longer. This spray is effective as a contact spray, but the key word here is "contact". If you miss one female or one egg, they can start up all over again. I hope this review was helpful for you.