I keep some tomatoes in pots so I can bring them in for the winter. If I can keep them alive all winter, I can have tomatoes in March. The problem is killing the aphids. I have sprayed and even dipped the plants, but the aphids keep returning. It’s a constant fight to kill the spawn before they can mature enough to reproduce.
The problem with over-wintering plants that are out of sync and out of their desired environment IS dealing with the insects. Usually aphids and white flies. Fungal gnats, too. All tiny but persistent little buggers!
I read somewhere that when a plant is stressed, it gives off some sort of hormone or vibration and the bugs just come in droves to help it over ‘The Rainbow Bridge.’ ;)
And if you’re a houseplant lover, an aphid, white fly or fungal gnat infestation will effect every plant in your house.
Be careful out there, People! ;)
(’Hill Street Blues’ TV show)