vincent p. norris wrote:
Can someone post a recipe for a (preferably organic) drench to pour
through the pots of houseplants that have been outside all summer, to
prevent bringing wildlife into the house?

Would it also be suitable for spraying on the leaves for the same
purpose?

Thanks. vince norris


Don't sweat it; you're not likely to bring anything bad into the house.
If they are OK outside, they'll be OK inside. We bring our
semi-torpicals in from outside every fall, and haven't had any serious
problems - well, maybe fruit flies are serious, my wife ceratinly thinks
so, but I don't. Besides, they usually come in with the bananas. :-)
Bring the pots in, and watch for insect infestation. Treat accordingly
(NB that pyrethrum is bad stuff, and the artificial pesticides made from
it or mimicking its chemistry are about the same.)

HTH