"Wolf Kirchmeir" wrote in message
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de Fragile Warrior Sports Supplies wrote:
"Wolf Kirchmeir" wrote in message
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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


How do you get rid of the GIANT spiders who have set up housekeeping in
and around the plant? In Indiana I've actually seen spiders you could
put a saddle on and I don't want them in my house. They don't have to
*DIE*, they just need to move. Do you tack an eviction notice to the pot
and wait 30 days?


We kill 'em. There are more than enough spiders in the world.


They give me the willies. I'd rather not go within 20' of them.

BTW, in reply to a previous post, the spiders here laugh at a hose and
sprayer. LAUGH, I tell you. They just hunker down and wait. Then they
come back out and eat one of your cats just to teach you a lesson.