Hardypalms Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 Hi I drag my palms in and out of the house in the winter depending on weather. We just noticed hitchhikers. What can i put in the soil to prevent bringing them inside? Eco friendly and free or cheap better. But will use heavy stuff f needed ThXs 1, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAndSancho Posted October 24 Report Share Posted October 24 Depends on what kind of bugs, I guess. I didn't have too many issues bringing my pots inside, but I only brought them in when it got cold... And I lived in an upstairs apartment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted October 25 Author Report Share Posted October 25 Ok thxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivera Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 A diluted neem oil soil drench will probably be effective. Neem oil isn't cheap, but if you buy the pure stuff and not the pre-diluted spray it will last you a long time and be economical from that perspective. If you're really strapped, diluted castile soap applied similarly may be effective, though probably less so than the neem. 1 Chris San Francisco, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted October 26 Author Report Share Posted October 26 I have the concentrated neem oil. Do you know how many tbl spoons per gallons? Thxs a lot Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivera Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 4 hours ago, Hardypalms said: I have the concentrated neem oil. Do you know how many tbl spoons per gallons? Thxs a lot Pat Pat, see photos of label here, looks like 3-6 tbsp/gal for soil drench. This is the Bonide brand, which says 70% neem oil. Not sure what the other 30% is! 1 Chris San Francisco, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted October 27 Author Report Share Posted October 27 Yours has better instructions than mine. Thxs for the dosage and the pics. Pat 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmlover_78 Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 Hello, I drown my Palms when i bring them in from outside. All you do is fill a tub with water put the pot in the tub up to the soil level. keep it submerged for at least two hours. Drain the tub of water and let the pot drain, as it will be quite heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted October 29 Author Report Share Posted October 29 Ok that sounds great Thxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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