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Jul 22, 2011 8:26 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Yes on the Bayer Rose systemic insecticide. Any creatures that feed on the plants will die. Aphids, mealy bug and so on. You can also get rid of mealy bug with a q-tip dipped in alcoho, same thing for scale. Fungus gnats/Fruit Flies can be trapped with a lid of vinegar with a little dish soap added to it. They are drawn to the apple cider type vinegar.

Clean your plants before bringing them in, check for pests, clean the outside of the pot. Don't repot at this time, it will stress the plant and make it susceptible to infestations. Put them in a bright window (east, south facing, or both). Don't put them by a heating vent, they do better in a cooler room that a warm one.

Hopefully others will come along and give more detailed information. This last year is the first year I have done the tender succulents indoors. Some did very well, no disease, no pest and a few were difficult.
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