Safely Moving Outdoor Plants into a Clean Indoor Grow Room

Container Sterilization

1. Remove plant, gently loosen root ball.
2. Soak pots in 10% bleach solution (1:9 bleach:water) overnight.
3. Rinse thoroughly, dry completely.

Plant Treatment

• Inspect for pests: spider mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies.
• Spray all surfaces with insecticidal soap (potassium salts of fatty acids) per label.
• Repeat in 5–7 days to catch hatchlings.
• Quarantine 2 weeks before introducing to main grow room.

Preventive Measures

Use sticky traps, maintain strict hygiene, and avoid bringing in soil from outdoors. A clean start prevents infestations.