All set..Got my answer. I wasn't sure where to post this question. But someone has kindly answered it...;-)

So what's the answer? Please post! I have to think about it in the next month or so.

The only thing I do before bringing plants inside to overwinter is spray them with the garden hose. I've not seen any sign of insect pests from those plants.

This is the answer and help I got from a very knowledgable member..Hope this helps..:-)

Posted by tapla z5b-6a MI (My Page) on Tue, Sep 1, 09 at 14:36

I usually treat prophylactically with neem oil on Labor Day weekend, then follow up with another treatment either two weeks later or the day before I bring plants in. I don't often have a problem indoors, but when one develops (scale usually, or very occasionally mites, are my only issues, so far), I've been treating scale on a per plant basis with Marathon, which is a soil systemic with Imidacloprid (I think that's spelled right. Not to be used on plants, the fruits from which might be eaten). If I DO see mite symptoms toward winter's end, I keep them in check with an alcohol/water spritz with either neem oil or insecticidal soap added.
Al