Killing the pests or my plants? Mealys and Scale

[Zoi2]

Hello and welcome to the OB.
Increasing your air circulation, repotting in fresh media and sterile pots will go a long way towards pest elimination. A systemic spray will also help, is your fruit and veggie spray a 3 in 1? I've used it (3 in 1) on orchids and have had no ill effects but I don't know about the other, if it is "orchid safe".
Joann

[northernorchids]

Originally Posted by Zoi2

Hello and welcome to the OB.
Increasing your air circulation, repotting in fresh media and sterile pots will go a long way towards pest elimination. A systemic spray will also help, is your fruit and veggie spray a 3 in 1? I've used it (3 in 1) on orchids and have had no ill effects but I don't know about the other, if it is "orchid safe".
Joann

It is not one of the Bayer 3 in 1's since they have fertilizer in them and I didn't want to overdo fertilizer while trying to eliminate bugs. It does have the same systemic chemical in it though that the 3 in 1 products do and the label states it is good for mealys and scale.
I do plan to repot, but need to do that outside and since it is still kinda winter in my part of MI, outside is not possible right now. In the mean time I am just trying to get things under control.
Wondering if I should flush the pots w/fresh water when I'm done w/ the insecticidal soap or leave it?