How do I safely bring houseplants in from being outside?

Yes there could be insects in them.Repot them in the next size container and spray the under and over parts of the leaves and soil.When they come back in you will have leaf drop.Do not be alarmed it is natural for that to happen.Cut back on the watering as well.You may also have yellowing of leaves due to different lighting.

Check them for insects before bringing them inside, perhaps even hosing them off. Prune or repot if they are scraggly. If humidity is low inside, set a plant saucer full of pebbles and some water underneath each one, with the exception of cactus. 😉 If the plants are used the the bright light outside they may drop leaves if your house is much darker, so you may need to give them some extra light once inside.

First and foremost BEFORE bringing your plants indoors for the winter, check them for any sort of bug activity, whether on/under the leaves, on the stalks/stems, and on/in the dirt. What if you find some? The following web link has detailed info on lots of bugs and what to do:

http://www.greatbiggreenhouse.com/expert-advice/gardening-tips-and-information/indoor-plant-info/house-plant-care--bringing-plants-in-for-the-fall.aspx

OK, now that nothing is bugging the plants, you need to get them inside and acclimated . The following link will tell you how to do that safely:

https://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/how-to-bring-your-plants-indoors-for-the-fall

NOw you will be able to enjoy your lovely plants year round with no worries :)

remove the water in the drip trays if any under the pots. let the plant's soil dry up a bit- makes it not so heavy to move. once inside, trim your plants back and take cuttings to root or share with friends- read up on how to trim- it's different for certain plants. . this is a good time to up pot plants to larger pots, go easy on the fertilizer. .you really want the plants to slow down the growth a bit...60 degrees is the min. temp for your growing/ holding area. good light is a must. i use full spectrum grow bulbs- they mimic the sun.

as far as bugs go i haven't had any problem.....when it gets a bit cooler they also slow down. did have black ants one year, put out borax and sugar in equal parts as a treat for them. haven't seen them since.

Always treat them with bug spray...For a great home made recipe look up Jerry Baker" tonics...he has a wealth of information

Yes, there may be crawly and flappy freeloaders when you bring house plants in. Use a natural or chemical treatment before they come in, and allow time for things to die or crawl off. Give the plants extra spray moisture, and tend to any plants that are root bound or that need fertilizer. Keep them in bright light at first, then in less bright light, to get them used to winter's dim light. Don't neglect them in winter, but don't overdo their care, either. Let the plants learn to thrive without you. Best wishes 😇

Debug them first. Make sure they are not a toxic plant. With small kids, and pets in the house. Then expect them to go into some degree of shock. Good sunlight, water, plus plant food will help.

Where I live if you bring in plants you usually discover lizards in your home. I just help them get back outside.

first fill a bucket with water. Use a few squirts of a mild organic soap. I use Doctor Bonner's baby soap. Any mild organic soap will work. Take the plant and spray it all over . Or, you can put the plant.... pot and all in the water. I leave mine in for at least 15 to 20 minutes. If the plant is too large... or your more comfortable..... spray it a section at a time . Leave on for 20 minutes. Then rinse .