Bringing Plants and not Pests Indoors

greenthumbomaha · October 10, 2015

In about a week it will be time to take the container plants inside to a spare room. I've got Lantana , Geraniums, the Rio Mandevilla and a Dahlia for some cheery color for our long winter. Edibles and herbs coming in are Rosemary curry and lavender and a pepper.

I picked up a large clay pot of rare geraniums and there were ants on the sidewalk and they were biters. I take cuttings throughout the winter so I'd like to use a pesticide on them. I'm suspicious of the remaining plants too. Any suggestions on what has worked for you to rid the soil of pests and eggs without a harsh smell.

- Lisa

October 10, 2015	#1
greenthumbomaha Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Zone 5 Posts: 2,514	Bringing Plants and not Pests Indoors In about a week it will be time to take the container plants inside to a spare room. I've got Lantana , Geraniums, the Rio Mandevilla and a Dahlia for some cheery color for our long winter. Edibles and herbs coming in are Rosemary curry and lavender and a pepper. I picked up a large clay pot of rare geraniums and there were ants on the sidewalk and they were biters. I take cuttings throughout the winter so I'd like to use a pesticide on them. I'm suspicious of the remaining plants too. Any suggestions on what has worked for you to rid the soil of pests and eggs without a harsh smell. - Lisa