I was under the impression you were not to spray into the soil and this is why they require a watering prior to treating the plant so the roots didnt absorb the chemicals in it. I have this and used it to kill off spider mites and some baby crickets wich worked good but i always watered like directions asked. Might have better results asking if Pryethrum is ok to be absorbed through soil since thats the main ingredient of Dont Bug Me. I personally only foilar sprayed under and above the leaves.i sprayed in the soil and it got rid of all the bugs try spraying it around your pot to