I agree with Sheryl. I use alcohol on a Qtip for rare scale problems but that's about it.

BATS should work in your situation and only needs to be applied once a year. In the Fall before the plants come inside is best in case they are harboring any unwanted hitchhiking bugs. Be sure to be careful of the dilution: 1 ounce per gallon (or two tablespoons per gallon).

BATS has a fertilizer now. Well, most of the Bayer products do. So no need for extra fertilizer for cacti. The insecticidal ingredient is called Imidacloprid and can be purchased separately, if desired. That's if you don't want the fertilizer component in the BATS.

Thank you guys!!! The two plants that have them are indoor plants- orchid cactus and some other succulent. Should I water/drench them outdoors and leave them in the garage? Or should I just spray them? We have snow right now and it's cold outside. Sorry for the stupid questions. Thank you for your help!!

Not stupid at all - it's a way for all of us to learn.

I try to avoid any and all contact with insecticides/fertilizers, etc. So I would recommend spraying/ drenching them outside. if it's too cold for them to be out there, you can stick them inside a plastic bag, box,whatever - spray, and run back inside!

sheryl said:Not stupid at all - it's a way for all of us to learn.

I try to avoid any and all contact with insecticides/fertilizers, etc. So I would recommend spraying/ drenching them outside. if it's too cold for them to be out there, you can stick them inside a plastic bag, box,whatever - spray, and run back inside!

Thank you for the help!! I appreciate you!!

You are so welcome, Audrie - let us know how it goes for you!