How to rid a house plant of insect pests?

Question

I planted an avocado pit last year and it has since grown into a tree thats about 2.5ft tall. I keep it in a pot on my porch. During its early growth it lived inside but I've put it outside because its summer and it gets more sun outside.

My dilemma is that autumn/winter is approaching again and I will have to take the plant back inside, but since its been living outside it has acquired several invertebrate species which I do not want living inside my house.

So, how do I prepare my tree for indoor living so that I don't have pests nesting in my dining room?

Answer 1

Just pick up some Safer insect spray and follow the directions on the bottle.

Answer 2

they sell spray's at the hardware store you can buy to get rid of the bugs in your plants.

Answer 3

Mix dish detergent with water and spray the plant for 3-4 days. When you're sure there aren't any more insects bring the plant inside. You may have to do it during the inside period also. I had the same problem and the soapy mixture worked. I used Dawn.