To prevent spiders and insects from coming in with plants, what should they be sprayed with before bringing the plants in for the winter?
2007-09-23 08:18:51 · 4 answers · asked by Jackio 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
u can spray them off with ur garden hose or put them in the shower for a bit...
2007-09-23 08:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by wanda 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a little dish soap with water in a spray bottle and spray them off. It will kill the bugs without harming your plant or the environment.
2016-05-17 05:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a sun porch were I let plants decompress a couple weeks before letting them into the house. I don't even bother to hose off the spiders, bring them all in. Before going inside they get a bath and an inspection but I seldom see a pest. RScott
2007-09-23 09:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mild solution of dish soap and water will work wonderfully.
Just spray them before you bring them in and you should be fine. mix about 1tsp of dish soap and 1tsp of canola oil in a water bottle and spray. If you see any signs of insects after 1 week then spray again. One dose should do it though, especially if you are planning on bringing them in right after the treatment.
Good Luck
2007-09-23 08:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋