AZADIRACHTIN COMPOUNDS EXTRACTED FROM AZADIRACHTA INDICA, COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF AS INSECTICIDAL

摘要

Storage stable azadirachtin, an insect repellent and insect growth regulator , and insecticidal formulations (emulsifiable concentrate) thereof, are prepared from purified neem kernel extract, with an active ingredient content of 0.3 % to 4 % and characterized by the absence of gums and aflatoxin spores, for example. The aforementioned formulations contain solvents belonging to the class of aliphatic dihydroxylated alcohols of more than 80 % by volume and optionally containing sunscreens an d antioxidants.